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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.

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

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.

A Norwegian writer, Jon Fosse, has won the 2023 Nobel Prize in literature. Though little-known outside his home country, he is celebrated in literary circles.

Cuba's fuel shortage hits during peak tourist season, grounding flights as the Trump administration's pressure tightens the island's oil supplies.

At least 66 tornado reports were submitted across multiple states on Friday, according to the National Weather Service.

A U.S. official said that one crew member had been rescued and U.S. forces continue to search for the second crew member.

Nicole Nesland is accused of embezzling over $500,000 from a Lexington business. If convicted, she faces up to 15 years in prison for each charge.