/tags/npr-news NPR News en-US Copyright Fri, 01 May 2026 15:57:37 GMT /2026-05-01/immigrant-rights-advocate-struggled-to-get-her-own-nephew-out-of-ice-detention Seydi Sarr is an immigrant rights advocate in Detroit who primarily helps African immigrants find legal pathways to stay in the U.S. But when her own nephew was detained by immigration enforcement agents, even she didn't know how to get him out. Fri, 01 May 2026 15:57:37 GMT /2026-05-01/immigrant-rights-advocate-struggled-to-get-her-own-nephew-out-of-ice-detention /2026-05-01/the-historical-significance-of-may-day The movement, which began in Chicago in 1886, has grown to be a worldwide day of demonstrations calling for higher wages and better working conditions. Fri, 01 May 2026 15:54:49 GMT /2026-05-01/the-historical-significance-of-may-day Here & Now Newsroom /2026-05-01/kneecap-is-used-to-controversy-on-new-album-fenian-theyre-leaning-further-in NPR's Juana Summers talks with Mo Chara and Móglaí Bap of the Irish hip-hop trio Kneecap about their new album Fenian. Fri, 01 May 2026 15:30:08 GMT /2026-05-01/kneecap-is-used-to-controversy-on-new-album-fenian-theyre-leaning-further-in Juana Summers, Kathryn Fink /2026-05-01/several-states-and-the-la-public-schools-are-setting-limits-on-screen-time Four states have recently passed legislation to limit teaching and assessments via screens for students. So has the United States' second-largest school district. Fri, 01 May 2026 14:06:40 GMT /2026-05-01/several-states-and-the-la-public-schools-are-setting-limits-on-screen-time Sequoia Carrillo /2026-05-01/the-expert-on-super-aging-breaks-down-the-science-and-grift-in-anti-aging From peptides and protein to sleep hygiene and vaccines, what actually helps you age well? Physician Eric Topol breaks down the science — and the myths — of longevity and anti-aging. Fri, 01 May 2026 13:59:51 GMT /2026-05-01/the-expert-on-super-aging-breaks-down-the-science-and-grift-in-anti-aging Manoush Zomorodi, Phoebe Lett, Sanaz Meshkinpour /2026-05-01/record-breaking-dhs-shutdown-ends-and-may-day-protests-to-draw-crowds-nationwide Congress has ended the record-breaking shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security. And, May Day demonstrations across the U.S. are expected to draw crowds protesting the Trump administration. Fri, 01 May 2026 11:44:17 GMT /2026-05-01/record-breaking-dhs-shutdown-ends-and-may-day-protests-to-draw-crowds-nationwide Brittney Melton /2026-05-01/how-well-can-evs-handle-the-heat-and-the-cold-aaa-put-them-to-the-test Electric vehicles lose some range in the winter — and, to a lesser degree, in the summer. But exactly how much? AAA has brand-new data. Fri, 01 May 2026 11:00:00 GMT /2026-05-01/how-well-can-evs-handle-the-heat-and-the-cold-aaa-put-them-to-the-test Camila Domonoske /2026-05-01/a-tech-worker-in-china-is-laid-off-and-replaced-by-ai-is-it-legal A tech worker in eastern China's Hangzhou city was dismissed after his job was replaced by AI. An appeals court in the city has ruled the dismissal unlawful. Fri, 01 May 2026 10:35:51 GMT /2026-05-01/a-tech-worker-in-china-is-laid-off-and-replaced-by-ai-is-it-legal Jennifer Pak /2026-05-01/taking-a-look-at-looksmaxxing-and-what-parents-should-know The trend among boys and young men of optimizing their physical appearance includes dangerous practices. Experts offer advice on how to talk to their sons about body image and healthy behaviors. Fri, 01 May 2026 09:01:00 GMT /2026-05-01/taking-a-look-at-looksmaxxing-and-what-parents-should-know Alana Wise /2026-05-01/fill-in-the-blank-for-the-quiz-the-trump-admin-took-aim-at-this-week This week, the federal government's been busy. There are paint jobs, fresh indictments, commemorative items and more. If you've been paying attention — good job! Fri, 01 May 2026 09:01:00 GMT /2026-05-01/fill-in-the-blank-for-the-quiz-the-trump-admin-took-aim-at-this-week Holly J. Morris