NPR News
Heat waves are becoming more common and intense as a result of climate change — and roads are suffering as a result. Are the nation's roads up to meeting the challenge of a warmer, wetter future?
Missouri News
In the Aug. 4 primary election, Missouri voters can weigh in on Amendments 1, 2, 4 and 5. The proposals cover parks funding, election of tax assessors, how things get on a statewide ballot and the elimination of the state income tax.
Kansas News
Chicken Mary’s and Chicken Annie’s sit nearly next to each other, and they share similar origin stories of women turning to cooking for money after the mining industry left their husbands unable to work.
NPR News
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The plan is made up of three phases and includes automated security gates, a fare collection system and new camera technology.
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The program has volunteers reading newspaper and magazine articles and even grocery ads and operates through Audio-Reader in Lawrence, Kansas.
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Bars and restaurants say business for international football matches is on-par with what they take in for Mizzou home football weekends in the fall.
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Graham Platner is facing growing pressure to end his campaign for U.S. Senate in Maine after Politico reported an allegation of sexual assault. Platner has denied the claim.
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NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Democratic strategist Joel Payne about high-profile Democratic calls for Graham Platner to withdraw from the Maine Senate race.
NPR Tech News
- Supreme Court lets Texas restrict minors' access to app stores for the time being
- A hot summer trend in the sharing economy? Rental swimming pools
- Meta considered buying Kalshi before developing its own prediction market app
- Red, white and glowing blue: Trump's push for new reactors reaches the finish line
- Study finds Australia's social media ban for children has barely affected access
CBC News
- B.C. attorney general speaks on legal options in wake of Tumbler Ridge mass shooting
- Carney appoints one of his top advisers and a Conservative MP to Senate
- With grief and gratitude, Montreal honours police officer killed in line of duty
- Father killed 4-month-old daughter days after Children's Aid Society visits
- 'Toronto, my home': Kyle Lowry signs 1-day contract with Toronto to officially retire as a Raptor
CBC Canada News
- B.C. 'preparing legal action' against OpenAI in wake of Tumbler Ridge mass shooting
- Carney appoints one of his top advisers and a Conservative MP to Senate
- Life after space is a journey all astronauts must figure out — and Jeremy Hansen's up next
- N.L. tourism minister ‘sorry for any disappointment’ over ‘stumble’-filled speeches
- Viral video appears to show woman asleep behind the wheel on busy B.C. highway