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We asked global thinkers how to improve life on earth in 2025. Here are their wishes

What's one thing humankind can do to help heal the world? The wishes cover everything from upholding Jimmy Carter's legacy to cleaning up Mt. Everest. Readers, we'd like to hear your wishes as well.

Afghan men wearing masks to prevent the spread of COVID-19 line up as the U.N.'s World Food Program (WFP) distributes a monthly food ration to address fears of looming famine due to drought and winter conditions. Food for this delivery in January 2022 was largely supplied by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID).

How the gutting of USAID is reverberating around the world: Worry, despair, praise

Reactions to the changes in USAID run the gamut. Some leading voices — like Mexico's president — are in favor. Others fear that lives will be lost as health care programs are cut.

A protester is silhouetted against a trans pride flag during a pro-transgender rights protest outside of Seattle Children's Hospital, in Seattle, on Feb. 9.

EEOC seeks to drop gender discrimination case after Trump executive order

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission moved to drop a suit on behalf of a worker allegedly fired for his sexual orientation and gender identity, arguing the case conflicts with President Trump's executive order.

San Diego County Supervisors and staff sit at the dais on Feb. 11, 2025. The Board of Supervisors failed to advance a motion supporting a federal ban on transgender women competing in female sports.

Board of Supervisors fails to advance proposal supporting federal transgender athlete ban

In a board letter, Supervisor Jim Desmond proposed directing the chief administrative officer to express support for U.S. House Resolution 28, a bill that bans transgender women from competing in female sports.

The New Harmony Project's PlayFest Indy reading of Wet by Aurora Real de Asua in September, 2024. The New Harmony Project has received multiple NEA grants over the years.

'Chilling effect': Arts organizations react to end of DEI initiatives from fed agency

The NEA will no longer fund many arts programs that promote DEI or "gender ideology." The federal agency has cancelled grants for 2026 that have funded programs for underserved communities for more than 20 years.

Trump's reelection casts a shadow over the start of global climate negotiations

Trump's return to the White House raises questions about whether the country will continue working on global climate initiatives.

Artists UMI (left) and Louis VI (right) teamed up with the Museum for the United Nations - UN Live to re-release songs with nature sounds for Earth Day.

Nature has a mixtape. The U.N. hopes young people will listen to it

The Museum for the United Nations has partnered with musicians to re-release some of their songs with added nature sounds to generate royalties for conservation efforts.

A person waves a transgender pride flag during the People's March and rally to the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C., United States, on Jan. 18.

Trump's anti-trans effort is an agenda cornerstone with echoes in history

Extremism experts say a now-familiar playbook to scapegoat transgender people in the wake of high-profile tragedies is part of a political strategy to sow division and expand authoritarian control.

El presidente Joe Biden escucha en una visita al Centro de Operaciones de Emergencia de Washington D.C., el martes 2 de julio de 2024, en Washington. (AP Foto/Evan Vucci)

Biden promete que seguirá con su candidatura, rechazando presión para que abandone la contienda

El presidente estadounidense Joe Biden prometió el miércoles que seguirá buscando su reelección, rechazando la creciente presión procedente de su Partido Demócrata para retirarse de la contienda tras una desastrosa actuación en el debate presidencial de la semana pasada que planteó dudas sobre su estado y preparación.

South Korean singer and rapper G-Dragon performs in New York in 2017.

What's Making Us Happy: A guide to your weekend scrolling, listening and gaming

Each week, guests and hosts on NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour share what's bringing them joy. This week: TikTok Pride and Prejudice, K-pop star G-Dragon, a Disney cover album, and Astro Bot on the PS5.

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