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NPR's Scott Simon notes how the pandemic has impacted the arts, including seasonal performances of "The Nutcracker." Without ticket sales from that ballet, many organizations are struggling.

Monkeypox doesn't spread as easily as COVID, and it's rarely fatal. Nevertheless, some prison health experts are worried about a looming health crisis behind bars.

Israel's government could decide to seize the last remaining areas of Gaza not already under Israeli military control.

The construction of a new grocery store in Dublin, Ireland has led to the discovery of an 11th century medieval home. The historical artifact will be on display inside of the store.

UCLA urban planning professor Donald Shoup died this month at 86. Shoup was renowned for his work in land-use planning.

Palestinians condemned the killing of Hamas second in command in Lebanon Tuesday night. Hundreds took to the streets and shut down stores in the West Bank in protest.

This NHL playoff season a good luck charm for the Edmonton Oilers has been Chappel Roan's hit song Pink Pony Club.

The White House is optimistic following two days of trade talks with China in Geneva.

Pope Leo XIV celebrated his inaugural Mass at the Vatican on Sunday, outlining a vision for a united Catholic Church, while addressing global inequality and artificial intelligence.

An influential poet has died at the age of 61. Thomas Sayers Ellis was the founder of a community of Black poets, as well as a musician, photographer and bandleader.