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Funerals have become part of everyday life in Ukraine as Russia's war on the country drags on. "People are exhausted, people are tired," says Solomiia Bobrovska, a member of Ukraine's parliament who serves on the defense committee. "They feel the costs [of the war] every day."

With an inconclusive counteroffensive, Ukraine looks toward an anxious winter

Ukraine's government acknowledges the gains in its most recent counteroffensive have been small. And it worries Western allies are distracted by the war between Israel and Hamas.

Jones and Miyares debate Virginia AG's role in civil rights, justice reform

The Virginia Bar Association sponsored Thursday's event in Richmond.

How a public library's summer game took over a Michigan city

Summer in Ann Arbor, Mich., means thousands of people hunting for hidden codes around the city and reading books to earn points. It's part of a popular game organized by the public library.

DARPA Explores New Ways To Secure Our Lives Online

The Defense Department has asked DARPA find a better way for computers to ID the humans using them. NPR's Rachel Martin talks with project head Angelos Keromytis about a future without passwords.

The VA250 Mobile Museum travels around the state and features the history of Virginia before and after the Revolutionary War. It's free to visit and will make several stops in Hampton Roads this year. The VA250 commemorations are tied to next year's 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.

A museum about Virginia's role in the Revolution is rolling into town

The VA250 Mobile Museum Experience, an expandable trailer with immersive displays, is traveling the state to highlight Virginia's participation in the fight for independence 250 years ago.

Oregon legislature backtracks on its progressive drug policy

Oregon's legislature has passed a new bill recriminalizing small amounts of drugs and ending the most progressive experiment in U.S. drug policy.

Netflix Puts Some Storytelling Power Into Viewers' Hands

Netflix lets users choose their own adventure with a new installment of the popular show Black Mirror. Steve Inskeep talks to Janko Roettgers of Variety magazine — about how they did it.

China Retaliates Against Clothing Brands After Western Sanctions

Clothing companies H&M, Nike and Adidas face boycotts for their refusal to use cotton from China's Xinjiang region.

Singapore Says COVID-19 Contact-Tracing Data Can Be Requested By Police

The government had previously said data collected by its widely used app would only be used for contact tracing. The program is seen as a key part of the country's success in managing the coronavirus.

Here's What's Included In The Infrastructure Deal That Biden Struck With Senators

The price tag comes in at $1.2 trillion over eight years, with more than $500 billion in new spending.

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