On Wednesday, the Plaza Hotel in New York City witnessed a breathtaking sight as hundreds of young dancers, dressed in pristine white tutus and sporting perfectly styled hair, gathered to set a new world record for the most ballerinas dancing on pointe in a single location. The event was organized… Read More

Uri Berliner, a senior editor on NPR’s business desk, has resigned from his position following a five-day suspension for violating company rules regarding outside work without permission. Berliner’s resignation comes on the heels of an essay he wrote criticizing his employer for its internal practices, and the essay has sparked… Read More

Tesla is planning to ask its shareholders to reinstate a massive $56 billion compensation package for CEO Elon Musk, which was rejected by a judge in Delaware earlier this year. The company also seeks approval to move its corporate home from Delaware to Texas. These proposals will be put to… Read More

Columbia University’s president, Nemat Shafik, appeared before the House Education and Workforce Committee on Wednesday to address the alarming rise of antisemitism on campus. This urgent hearing comes four months after a contentious congressional session that led to the resignations of two Ivy League presidents. Shafik denounced antisemitism in her… Read More

Cal Clifford, a 9-year-old boy from Edmond, Oklahoma, had been dreaming of owning a pet octopus since he was a toddler. His family indulged his interest with toy versions of the eight-legged creature, but as Cal grew older, it became apparent that only a real octopus would satisfy his desire…. Read More

The pilots union at American Airlines has raised concerns about a significant increase in safety issues at the airline. According to the union, there have been fewer routine aircraft inspections and shorter test flights on planes returning from major maintenance work. Additionally, the union says it’s seen incidents where tools… Read More