Inside the glitz and glamor of the Kentucky Derby
Hats, horses and high rollers. These are just some of the things that add to the atmosphere of Churchill Downs on Derby Day.
Gorillas have a big fight ahead of them, and it’s not against 100 men, expert says
This week, the internet was up in arms over who would win in battle: 100 men or a single silverback gorilla? One expert says the real fight is much bigger.
How a group of older harmonica-playing Korean women has captivated LA hockey fans
A group of women harmonica players from the Koreatown Senior and Community Center have been performing the national anthem before Los Angeles Kings playoff games and winning over hockey fans.
What to know about Saturday’s 151st Kentucky Derby
The 151st Kentucky Derby is on Saturday at Churchill Downs. NPR speaks with Molly Rollins from racing industry publication "The Blood Horse" about some of the favorites to win this…
State parks in Florida appear off-limits to development as lawmakers react to outcry
The Florida House passed a bill unanimously protecting state parks from pickleball courts, golf courses and hotel developments.
Soviet-era spacecraft is set to plunge to Earth a half-century after its failed launch to Venus
A Soviet-era spacecraft meant to land on Venus in the 1970s is expected to soon plunge uncontrolled back to Earth.
Over 2 million Ninja-branded pressure cookers are recalled after reports of serious burn injuries
SharkNinja is recalling more than 2 million pressure cookers sold in the U.S. and Canada — after consumers reported over 100 burn injuries spanning from a hazard that can cause…
Scientists once thought only humans could bob to music. Ronan the sea lion helped prove them wrong
Researchers say Ronan the sea lion can still keep a beat after all these years. Ronan burst to fame about a decade ago after scientists reported her musical skills.
Canada hires World Cup-winning coach Gordie Herbert to take over men’s national basketball team
Gordie Herbert played for Canada in the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics. He’ll coach Canada in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
NASA astronauts step outside space station to perform the 5th all-female spacewalk
An astronaut who missed out on the first all-female spacewalk is getting her chance six years later.