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A new documentary looks at Freaknik, an annual spring break party in Atlanta during the 1980s and 90s which became a victim of its own success.

Medicare and Medicaid will now cover certain prescriptions for weight-loss drugs like Wegovy. NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Dr. Disha Narang of Endeavor Health in Illinois about their benefits.

A second package of budget bills passed Congress, just narrowly averting a partial government shutdown. Also, Secretary of State Antony Blinken's visit to Israel.

Russian media say gunmen killed several dozens of people at a concert hall on the outskirts of Moscow. An ISIS terrorist group has claimed responsibility.

Messages of sadness and support flood London after the Princess of Wales reveals she's undergoing chemotherapy for cancer. The announcement comes as King Charles is getting cancer treatment as well.

Errant keystrokes and an ill-timed prepared statement: NPR's Scott Simon muses on the communication missteps of one would-be candidate for an Ohio congressional seat.

The joyous Jewish holiday celebrates Jews' escape from annihilation as told in the Book of Esther. A lesser-known end to the story takes on new meaning during this time of war in the Middle East.

Unalaska is still pursuing the Makushin Geothermal Project, even after a rocky four years to try to get the project off the ground. Today, the Ounalashka Corp. board of directors plans to meet to discuss ways to move forward, which could include dissolving its partnership with Chena Power, essentially buying them out.

Former President Trump stands to make over $3 billion as the company behind his social media platform Truth Social — Trump Media & Technology Group — can now be traded publicly.

Some Ukrainians are spending their days under the fire of advancing Russian troops. We meet some of the last residents of an eastern Ukrainian town.