/npr-news NPR News en-US Copyright Fri, 21 Nov 2025 11:00:00 GMT /npr-news/2025-11-21/brain-scientists-are-seeking-weight-loss-drugs-without-the-nausea Weight-loss drugs like Wegovy and Zepbound often cause nausea and other side effects. Brain scientists are looking for ways to solve this problem. Fri, 21 Nov 2025 11:00:00 GMT /npr-news/2025-11-21/brain-scientists-are-seeking-weight-loss-drugs-without-the-nausea Jon Hamilton /2025-11-21/how-could-trump-interfere-in-the-midterms-heres-what-voting-officials-are-watching Less than a year from the midterm elections, state and local voting officials from both major political parties are actively preparing for the possibility of interference by the Trump administration. Fri, 21 Nov 2025 10:00:00 GMT /2025-11-21/how-could-trump-interfere-in-the-midterms-heres-what-voting-officials-are-watching Miles Parks /npr-news/2025-11-21/after-calling-him-a-communist-trump-will-meet-mamdani-in-the-oval-office-friday New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani will meet with President Trump at the White House Friday putting the frequent foe of conservatives face-to-face with one of his biggest critics. Fri, 21 Nov 2025 10:00:00 GMT /npr-news/2025-11-21/after-calling-him-a-communist-trump-will-meet-mamdani-in-the-oval-office-friday Elena Moore /2025-11-21/transportation-department-endorses-crash-test-dummy-that-more-closely-resembles-women The U.S. government has released a new crash test dummy design that advocates believe will help make cars safer for women. Women are 73% more likely to be injured in a head-on crash than men. Fri, 21 Nov 2025 08:57:03 GMT /2025-11-21/transportation-department-endorses-crash-test-dummy-that-more-closely-resembles-women The Associated Press /npr-news/2025-11-20/recalled-baby-formula-linked-to-a-botulism-outbreak-may-still-be-in-some-stores A botulism outbreak that has sickened more than two dozen babies in 15 states has been linked to ByHeart formula sold nationwide. Here's what to know about it. Thu, 20 Nov 2025 19:08:02 GMT /npr-news/2025-11-20/recalled-baby-formula-linked-to-a-botulism-outbreak-may-still-be-in-some-stores Rachel Treisman /npr-news/2025-11-20/white-house-condemns-democratic-lawmakers-video-but-backs-off-trumps-posts The Democratic lawmakers said that members of the military can and must refuse illegal orders by their superiors. Thu, 20 Nov 2025 18:23:08 GMT /npr-news/2025-11-20/white-house-condemns-democratic-lawmakers-video-but-backs-off-trumps-posts Saige Miller /2025-11-20/ahead-of-the-holidays-consumer-and-child-advocacy-groups-warn-against-ai-toys The child advocacy nonprofit Fairplay issued an advisory on Thursday warning people against buying AI toys this holiday season. It's not the only group. Thu, 20 Nov 2025 11:00:00 GMT /2025-11-20/ahead-of-the-holidays-consumer-and-child-advocacy-groups-warn-against-ai-toys Chloe Veltman /npr-news/2025-11-20/eating-just-a-handful-of-plastic-can-be-fatal-for-marine-animals-a-study-finds Scientists have long known that plastic waste is bad for marine animals. A new study quantifies how little ingested plastic it takes to be a lethal dose. Thu, 20 Nov 2025 10:15:00 GMT /npr-news/2025-11-20/eating-just-a-handful-of-plastic-can-be-fatal-for-marine-animals-a-study-finds Nathan Rott /npr-news/2025-11-20/overdue-jobs-report-shows-employers-added-119-000-jobs-in-september U.S. employers added 119,000 jobs in September, while the unemployment rate inched up to 4.4%. The report, which was delayed by the government shutdown, may hint at the pace of hiring and firing. Thu, 20 Nov 2025 10:00:00 GMT /npr-news/2025-11-20/overdue-jobs-report-shows-employers-added-119-000-jobs-in-september Scott Horsley /npr-news/2025-11-20/the-latest-epstein-emails-reveal-the-powerful-people-who-sought-his-counsel The latest emails from Jeffrey Epstein's estate show communications with a vast web of influential figures in politics, academia, business and more, even after he registered as a sex offender. Thu, 20 Nov 2025 10:00:00 GMT /npr-news/2025-11-20/the-latest-epstein-emails-reveal-the-powerful-people-who-sought-his-counsel Stephen Fowler