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NPR's Ayesha Rascoe plays the puzzle with listener Clive Jerram of Rockville, Md., and Weekend Edition Puzzlemaster Will Shortz.

Stream now with KPBS+ / Watch Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 9:30 p.m. on KPBS 2. Celebrated for her chart-topping hit "Nobody's Supposed to Be Here," which recently marked its 25th anniversary, Cox reflects on the song's enduring impact and its deep resonance within Black culture.

Rates of the world's deadliest cancer appear to be low in sub-Saharan Africa. But that statistic is masking the scope of the disease, doctors say.

A news release Friday said official cultural observances are no longer part of military life.

HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has blamed the addition of fluoride — a common, naturally occurring mineral — for a host of health issues. The CDC says the policy has reduced cavities by some 25%.

The U.S. now has more than 600 measles cases in 22 states, most are in Texas. People usually recover, but doctors are stressing how dangerous and long-lasting the disease can be.

With teens, it doesn't help to just say no to screen time. Instead, experts suggest teaching them to be smarter viewers of content, and learn to recognize how influencers and algorithms can manipulate them.

“The Pleasure of Your Company” music series invites you to enjoy an afternoon of jazz with the Rob Thorsen Trio on Sunday, November 17, at 2:30 p.m. in the informal and intimate setting of the Scripps Miramar Ranch Library Center. In addition to acoustical bassist Rob Thorsen, the band includes pianist Melonie Grinnell and drummer Richard Sellers. This award winning group will perform an eclectic mix of jazz, Latin and original compositions. There is no charge for the concert, which is sponsored by Scripps Ranch Friends of the Library, although donations are appreciated. Masks are recommended but not required. Scripps Miramar Ranch Library Center is located at 10301 Scripps Lake Drive near Miramar Lake. Visit: https://www.sandiegoreader.com/events/2024/nov/17/jazz-concert-rob-thorsen-trio/?et=333869 Rob Thorsen on Instagram and Facebook

Kids in the U.S. get most of their calories from ultra-processed foods, which are tied to health problems. Now, scientists are finding that kids don't all react to these foods in the same way.

Vaccination eliminated measles from the U.S. 25 years ago. But it can still spread in pockets where vaccination rates are low, like the west Texas county with a current outbreak. Here's how fast.