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Last week, state scientists announced they had discovered for the first time in California an invasive fungus that causes a disease responsible for the death of over 6 million North American bats. The cold-thriving fungus, Pseudogymnoascus destructans, was found in samples collected from four little brown bats, which is the name of the species, in … Continue reading For Devastating Bat Fungus, Potential Treatments But No Easy Solution →

If you’re a Californian, you’ve probably seen news stories about how mishandled fireworks can cause fires on the Fourth of July. In 2014, for instance, a reveler set off fireworks in Yolo County, near the Monticello Dam, igniting a blaze that took days to put out. Ultimately, the fire scorched 6,500 acres, injured five firefighters, … Continue reading Keep Your Fireworks From Becoming a Wildfire this Fourth of July →

South Korea's government and health officials are worried about teens addicted to gaming and their smartphones in the world's most connected society.

People see the causes of mass shootings differently, depending on whether they own guns. Those who don't own guns often blame such incidents on the widespread availability of guns — but owners do not.

President Trump has formally announced his nomination of federal judge Amy Coney Barrett to the United States Supreme Court.

NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with former National Security Council official Javed Ali about the security operation in advance of Inauguration Day, and an FBI warning of armed protests nationwide.

Social network MeWe began as a privacy-focused alternative to Facebook. Trump supporters and right-wing groups disillusioned with mainstream social media have flocked to it since the Jan. 6 riot.

Over 200 people have been arrested and charged in connection with the Capitol insurrection. An NPR examination has revealed many charged explicitly said they were inspired by then-President Trump.

Political fights over health care continue to flare. In Utah, angry voters say lawmakers are disregarding their wishes by trying to limit the scope of a ballot referendum that expanded Medicaid.

More than 6.5 million Floridians were under mandatory evacuation orders. But not all of them left. Those who stayed were bracing for a monster storm — or shrugging off another hurricane.