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NPR — News · Oct 10, 05:00
As fall arrives with shorter days and darker evenings, NPR's Life Kit offers 16 cozy activities to help people embrace the season with warmth, introspection, and rest. The suggestions include adding MSG to soup for extra savory depth, switching to hot breakfasts to shift your mindset about cold weather, cooking one-pan meals like cheesy baked pasta, writing gratitude letters to people who have helped you, reflecting on holiday traditions before the season begins, decorating for all five senses, rotating displayed mementos to refresh your home, and spending mornings reading in bed. The article emphasizes that these small rituals can boost mental and physical well-being while helping people recharge and find joy during the cold, dark months ahead.
NPR — News · Oct 10, 07:00
Lawsuits are mounting against makers of GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic, including one filed by Todd Engel, a Maryland heavy machinery operator who lost vision in both eyes from NAION, an optic nerve condition, after taking the drug for diabetes. More than 1,000 reports of optic neuropathy linked to GLP-1s have been filed with the FDA's adverse event database since 2024, and while a JAMA Ophthalmology study found higher NAION rates among diabetic patients on semaglutide, medical groups caution that observational data shows correlation, not causation. Novo Nordisk denies the claims and points to research casting doubt on a link, while the FDA is conducting its own study to determine whether regulatory action is needed.
NPR — News · Oct 10, 08:00
During the MLB playoffs, a Dodgers fan who caught a foul ball at a game against the Braves in Atlanta refused calls from bystanders to give it to a young boy nearby, sparking a viral debate on social media about whether he acted unethically. Georgetown philosophy professor Nancy Sherman weighed in, arguing that "manners are not morals" and calling the fan's honest refusal a healthy response while criticizing the public shaming of both the fan and the boy. The episode serves as a reminder that catching a foul ball can unexpectedly turn a personal souvenir into a modern ethical dilemma under the scrutiny of millions of online viewers.
NPR — News · Oct 10, 13:14
Hurricane Isaias made landfall near Destin, Florida, as a Category 2 storm with 105 mph winds on Friday night before weakening to a post-tropical cyclone as it moved inland. The storm killed at least two people—one in Escambia County, Florida, and another in Jefferson County, Alabama, both from falling trees—and left roughly 780,000 customers without power across Florida, Alabama, and Georgia. Officials warn that flash flooding and possible tornadoes remain threats as the weakened system moves northward, while utility crews work to restore power and clear roads.
NPR — News · Oct 10, 14:17
The Kennedy Center, which has been closed to the public since September and is led by Chairman President Trump, has named Rick Canny, a talent manager known for working with acts like ZZ Top and Tommy Lee, as its new artistic director. Canny, who has consulted for the center since early 2025 through his firm Favor the Artist, will advise leadership on artistic strategy, programming, ticketing, and sponsorships, despite an internal memo from a former music programming director raising concerns about his fees, including $30,000 in monthly consulting charges and first-class travel expenses. The appointment has drawn criticism given Canny's limited experience programming the orchestras, dance, and theater acts typically featured at the venue, and it comes as the center faces a federal court battle over its closure and claims of financial distress.
NPR — News · Oct 10, 17:32
A Houthi missile struck Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport on Saturday, wounding many people and prompting President Donald Trump to say the U.S. is weighing whether to join Saudi strikes against the Iran-backed rebels in Yemen. The attack, which followed earlier strikes on the airport that killed three Saudis, is part of a surge of assaults on Saudi airports, military facilities, and oil infrastructure in the week since a Saudi-led coalition launched a major offensive against the Houthis, who in turn accused Riyadh of striking Sanaa's airport. The escalation has rattled markets and strained missile defenses, with Saudi Arabia seeking air defense support from allies while Trump said a U.S. decision on intervention would come quickly.
NPR — News · Oct 10, 17:40
The Bayeux Tapestry's upcoming tour to London has sparked renewed public interest in the events of 1066, when the Norman conquest of England took place. This enthusiasm is drawing crowds to a reenactment of the Battle of Hastings, a conflict that occurred almost a millennium ago in the UK. The tapestry's visit appears to be boosting engagement with medieval history among British audiences.
NPR — News · Oct 10, 18:15
Christa Pike, a Tennessee death row inmate convicted of a 1995 murder she committed at age 18, has been discharged from the hospital and returned to the Debra K. Johnson Rehabilitation Center after surviving a botched execution on September 30. Pike had been hospitalized for several days after receiving two doses of the sedative pentobarbital, during which she reported a burning sensation in her arm, lost consciousness, and continued breathing and making choking sounds following the second dose. Her attorneys say she is receiving medical care at the prison as they track her recovery, while a judge has ordered prison officials to preserve all evidence connected to the failed execution.
NPR — News · Oct 10, 19:44
A missile attack on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, killed 12 people and wounded more than 300, according to civil aviation authorities, making it the deadliest attack in any Gulf Arab country since the start of the Iran war. The strike, which hit terminals 3 and 4 for domestic flights, came amid a surge of attacks on Saudi airports, military facilities, and oil infrastructure in the week since a Saudi-led coalition launched a major offensive against Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen, though no one has claimed responsibility. The attack is expected to increase Saudi pressure on allies like the United States for military support, with President Trump saying he was evaluating whether to join Saudi strikes against the Houthis, while the kingdom reportedly runs low on missile interceptors.
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