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Zombie ice, or doomed ice that is no longer getting replenished by parent glaciers will raise global sea level by at least 10.6 inches, according to a new study.

Arbery's killing on Feb. 23, 2020, became part of a larger national reckoning over racial injustice and killings of unarmed Black people.

The Seattle Storm lost its semifinal game on Tuesday, bringing a bittersweet end to what the 41-year-old had said would be her final season. She retires as the winningest WNBA player of all time.

NPR's Steve Inskeep and British journalist Tina Brown discuss the challenges facing King Charles III as he begins his reign.

Here we go again. The virus is starting to surge in many European countries and there are early signs a wave may be starting in the U.S. too.

At least 37 have been confirmed killed in flooding and hundreds remain unaccounted for. The governor warned that high winds could create the danger of falling trees and utility poles.

The tribute, which strives to update Simone's ability to capture the hope and rage of the '60s for a contemporary audience, features six songs performed by Ms. Lauryn Hill.

Hear the acclaimed pianist discuss and spin his favorite Liszt recordings.

Attempting to make your way into jazz is never easy, but the jazz writer and cultural critic Gary Giddins has rendered it a bit more approachable. His new book, Jazz, is a new guide for novice listeners and longtime fans alike. Giddins picks five songs from his list of 101 entry-way jazz recordings.

Russia's foreign minister and France's president are visiting this week along with visits by U.S. officials in what some say is the most intense competition for influence there since the Cold War.

Each week, the guests and hosts on NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour share what's bringing them joy. This week: Hurricane Season, A Strange Loop, and more.

More than most books four times its size, "Foster" does several of the things we ask of great literature: It expands our world, diverting our attention outward, and it opens up our hearts and minds.

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Historic Landmarks Commission believes pollution from the nearby airport may be causing headstones at Steele Creek Presbyterian Church Cemetery to deteriorate at a higher-than-normal rate. This Halloween weekend, the organization is calling on the public to help restore the cemetery’s history.

NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Pop Culture Happy Hour host Glen Weldon about the death of actor Kevin Conroy, best known as the voice of Batman in the 1990s animated series.

In this edition of Slingshot City Scenes, 90.9 The Bridge highlights eight musicians who are agents of change in Kansas City, Mo. and the surrounding areas.

If the singer was taking herself apart before, she is now presenting a unified and independent version of herself, all while actively maintaining a sense of distance from the audience.

Billy Crudup plays a traveling salesman, hawking new homes on the moon in this Apple TV+ series. Hello Tomorrow! is a colorful fantasy world, populated with characters real enough to care about.

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools launched its first esports league in 2022 and is looking for more success in its second season.

We asked experts what life advice they keep on steady rotation. Here are 10 tried-and-true tips from therapists, career coaches and writers.

The Charlotte Roller Derby is back and there are a lot of concerts and comedians on stage. With "All Things Considered" host Gwendolyn Glenn for this edition of Weekend in Entertainment is Ryan Pitkin, editor-in-chief of Queen City Nerve.