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A list of reasons why generative AI may be overhyped.

A global stock sell-off included the Dow Industrials tumbling 1,000 points

Some economists urged the Fed to slash interest rates — possibly even before its next meeting. NPR's Michel Martin talks to Moody's chief economist Mark Zandi about fears for an economic downturn.

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz speaks at a DNC press conference on July 17 in Milwaukee.

Harris taps Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as her running mate

Supporters hope the chair of the Democratic Governors Association, ex-Army National Guard leader, former teacher and congressman can help Harris pick up support in the Midwest.

Olivia Reeves is chasing gold in Paris. We break down how she lifts

Expectations are high that a member of the U.S. women’s weightlifting team could win gold at the Olympics. And among the team’s most promising athletes is 21-year-old Olivia Reeves.

Imane Khelif of Algeria (blue) punches Janjaem Suwannapheng of Thailand during the Women's 66kg semifinal bout on Tuesday at the Paris Olympic Games.

Algeria's Imane Khelif, ensnared in political controversy, will box for Olympic gold

A boxing federation claims Khelif failed two unspecified gender tests in recent years. Olympic officials say the tests were illegitimate. Khelif will face China's Yang Liu in Friday's gold medal bout.

In 'Bringing Ben Home' a wrongfully convicted Black man believes truth will prevail

In 1988, Benjamin Spencer was sentenced to life in prison for a brutal robbery and murder he has always insisted he did not commit. He finally walked out of prison in March of 2021.

A giant sea monster shows up on Nantucket 87 years after an elaborate hoax

Eighty-seven years after an elaborate hoax on the island of Nantucket, islanders recreated the event. A giant sea monster appeared on the island Monday.

What a Harris administration could mean for efforts to cut threats of global warming

Climate change has been a major focus of the Biden administration. Now that Kamala Harris has replaced Biden at the top of the ticket, what might that mean for climate action?

Bill Bean, MLB's vice president of Social Responsibility and Inclusion, throws out the ceremonial first pitch before a baseball game between the Tampa Bay Rays and the San Francisco Giants in 2016 in St. Petersburg, Fla.

Billy Bean, second openly gay ex-MLB player, dies at 60

Bean, who became the second former Major League Baseball player to come out as gay in 1999 before becoming the sport’s senior vice president for diversity, equity and inclusion, has died. He was 60.

Vice President Harris introduces Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as her running mate during a campaign rally at Temple University in Philadelphia on Tuesday.

Harris campaign raises $36 million in 24 hours after announcing Walz as running mate

The multi-million dollar figure adds to Harris' record-shattering fundraising haul.

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