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People revealed their sleep patterns by wearing Oura Rings, like this one, for a study that examined 5 million nights of sleep among 33,000 people. June 27, 2024

Study reveals five types of sleep and their possible health outcomes

More than 30,000 people wearing Oura rings reveal health data showing common types of sleep and the consequences as sleep patterns change over time.

Nearly 300 readers shared their disability stories with NPR. This is what they want you to know about living with a disability.

What NPR readers want you to know about living with a disability

To celebrate Disability Pride Month, NPR readers tell their disability stories and share what they wish other people knew about living with a disability.

As voters suffer presidential election deja vu, Chase Oliver wants to be another option

Libertarian presidential nominee Chase Oliver wants to take on the two-party system. But before he can appeal to outside voters, he's got to convince members of his own party to support him.

Malcolm Reid at home in Decatur, Georgia, with his dog, Sampson. Reid, who recently marked his 66th birthday and the anniversary of his HIV diagnosis, is part of a growing group of people 50 and older living with the virus.

People with HIV are aging, and the challenges are piling up

Advances in medicine mean more people are living longer with HIV. But aging with HIV comes with increased health risks, and this growing population needs specialized care that's hard to find.

Worshippers and tourists sit on boats facing the bank of the Ganges River in the holy Hindu city of Varanasi to watch the Ganga Aarti, a ritual of devotion to the venerated river. Hindu priests wave fire as the sun sets, ring bells and tap on drums. Thousands watch, clap and chant along from boats crammed in the water.

Up and down the Ganges, India's Modi enjoys support after 10 years of rule

As Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi looks to win a third term, NPR visited some of his voter base in the north.

In 'Unshrinking,' a writer discusses coming out as fat and pushing back against bias

Kate Manne tried to shrink her body for years before embracing her size as part of a "natural, normal human variation." She says the fight against fat phobia must start in the doctor's office.

Kenyan President William Ruto gives an address at the State House in Nairobi, Kenya, Wednesday. He said he won't sign into law a finance bill proposing new taxes a day after protesters stormed parliament and several people were shot dead.

Kenya's president has withdrawn the controversial tax bill after deadly protests

Kenya's president axed the bill after large demonstrations, in which rights groups say police shot at protesters and more than 20 people were killed. But protesters vow to march on.

Friling Tkufe – Yoga Spring Equinox

In this yoga class we will move with the breath to embrace the energies of rebirth and new beginnings. The slow and gentle nature of this class is perfect for beginners and is also great for other students who can sink deeper into their practice. The language of instruction is Yiddish with English translation. Instructor: Tanya Yakovleva Tetyana (Tanya) Yakovleva is a Yiddish lecturer of the Yiddish Arts and Academics Association of North America (YAAANA) and a literature lecturer at YIVO Institute for Jewish Research. She studied Comparative Literature, Classical, Slavic, Jewish, and Media Studies at the universities of Kharkiv, Regensburg, Bari, and San Diego and received her PhD in Slavic and Jewish Studies from the University of Regensburg in 2019. Tanya is a certified yoga teacher (RYT 200) and sees her mission in bringing joy and equilibrium to people through the Mind-Body-Spirit connection. For more information visit: yiddishlandcalifornia.org Stay Connected on Facebook and Instagram

'Clearcoat': New work by Allison Beaudry

Allison Beaudry's sculptures draw parallels between the sleek curves and seductive finish of classic cars and the male gaze of the female body. Intensive research into classic car color schemes and design aesthetic found in vintage Playboy magazines, forms the foundation for Beaudry's new work. Opening reception: March 2, 2024, 5-7 p.m. Artist Talk: April 6, 2024, 3 p.m. Allison Beaudry on Instagram

Illegal crossings hit Biden-era low as migrants wait longer for entry

The number of migrants trying to cross the southern U.S. border illegally has gone down significantly. But migrants still face long waits using a government app for asylum claims.

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