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Major automakers like Jaguar develop all-electric race cars to compete in Formula E. Here Mitch Evans, in a Jaguar, leads rivals during the ABB FIA Formula E Championship in New York City on July 11.

With A Whirr, Not A Roar, Auto Racing Drives Toward An Electric Future

Formula E is an all-electric auto race — like Formula 1, but battery-powered. And some of the innovation seen on the race track could eventually make it to your driveway.

From 'Milkshake' to veggies, Kelis and Ron Finley share their farm journeys

Grammy-nominated recording artist and chef Kelis talks to urban gardener Ron Finley about growing your own food, the relationship between Black people and the land, and how to handle a mean rooster.

Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Ariz., is part of a group of Democrats up for reelection in 2022 pushing for eliminating the gas tax for the rest of the year to address higher prices at the pump.

Senate Democrats want to fight inflation, but there are limits to what they can do

Some are looking to a gas tax holiday to bring relief to consumers faced with skyrocketing prices.

Authors Nikole Hannah-Jones and Renée Watson say it's important to be honest with children about the history of race and slavery in America.

'Born on the Water' gives Black children in America their origin story

Authors Nikole Hannah-Jones and Renée Watson discuss the importance of teaching young people about the history of slavery and racism in America with honesty and respect.

Detail of the cover for Jelani Aryeh's album, "I've Got Some Living To Do," forthcoming on July 30, 2021.

5 Songs To Discover In San Diego In July

We're listening to new music from Jelani Aryeh, Julianna Zachariou, Irenie, SD State of Mind anthology and Rain on Fridays.

Students examine artworks on display at the Heritage Center at Red Cloud.

Government Arts Boost 'Does Not Come Close To Meeting The Demand,' Says NEA Head

Nearly a thousand arts organizations across the country are receiving funds from the CARES Act. But the National Endowment for the Arts says the $44 million in grants it announced today is not enough.

U.S. track star Allyson Felix smiles after winning the bronze medal in the 400 meter race on Friday.

The 14 Moments That Swept Us Away At The Tokyo Olympics

NPR's team in Tokyo put together our favorite moments of the Games, where participants showed their athleticism, sportsmanship, and what motivated them to compete.

Mayor Todd Gloria and other city leaders break ground at Children's Park in downtown San Diego's Marina neighborhood, May 5, 2021.

Downtown Children's Park Improvement Project Getting Underway

Mayor Todd Gloria and Council President Pro Tem Stephen Whitburn were on hand Wednesday to kick off a major project to improve Children's Park in downtown San Diego's Marina neighborhood.

Accompanist James Bailleu and Soprano Lise Davidsen. She performs arias and songs that brought her success around the world including selections from Wagner's "Tannhauser," Strauss' "Ariadne auf Naxos," Puccini's "Manon Lescaut" and Scandinavian songs by Sibelius and Grieg, from Oslo's Oscarshall Palace in Norway.

GREAT PERFORMANCES AT THE MET: Lise Davidson In Concert

Stream or tune in Friday, May 28, 2021 at 10 p.m. on KPBS 2

A new report from a watchdog group finds that the platform only labeled about half of the posts promoting articles from the world's main publishers of climate denial.

Facebook fell short of its promises to label climate change denial, a study finds

A watchdog group says Facebook only labeled about half of posts promoting articles from the world's main publishers of climate denial. Facebook says it was still rolling out its system at the time.

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