Polish filmmaker Agnieszka Holland's surrealist drama "Franz" portrays the Czech author as a young man, committed to his writing and his ideals, in spite of a dismissive father and the pressure to conform.

The downfall of a company once touted as a symbol of China's growth raises questions about the sustainability of the world's second-largest economy.

Ground beef prices have jumped nearly 25% since Trump took office.

The sport debuted in Oslo in 2008, but the tradition goes back decades. This year’s Døds Diving World Championship is taking place this upcoming Saturday in Arendal, Norway.

Robert Burns, who has relied on Muni for years, uses digital instruments to turn live transit data into music.

Switzerland is home to more than 370,000 nuclear bomb shelters. The historically neutral nation guarantees each of its 9 million citizens a spot in case of an emergency.

More than two dozen racecars will speed around the National Mall this weekend on a course that runs right past multiple art and history museums. And that’s raising some questions about the safety of the works inside.

Phone scams aren’t new, but they’re becoming more convincing with the use of artificial intelligence.

The administration says it's too late to stop the project, even though two lower courts have ruled it's probably illegal because Congress didn't approve it.

Whether you're headed to the Lansdowne area for a ballgame, concert or just fun in the neighborhood, here's how to get around Fenway Park, with tips on places to park, eat and use the restroom while you’re in the area.

Democrats Sen. Ed Markey and Rep. Seth Moulton took the stage Thursday in the final debate before the Sept. 1 primary.

The in-person early voting period for Massachusetts' state primary runs Saturday, Aug. 22 through next Friday, Aug. 28. But smaller communities aren't required to have it all seven days, and hours vary. Here are the details.

Still used by tens of thousands, early in-person voting begins Saturday and is celebrating its tenth birthday. But the popularity of early in-person voting has decreased over the years, particularly in primary elections, in part due to the surging popularity of mail-in voting.

“Grief is unpredictable and everlasting," writes Paul Kidwell, who lost his wife to complications from Parkinson's and dementia in 2025. “But my grief was no match for the collective hearts of 70 wise-beyond-their-years young women, who unknowingly helped me rebuild my life.”

The 190 passengers of a United Airlines flight from Newark, New Jersey to Palma de Mallorca, Spain had settled into their seats for their overnight flight when the captain gave an announcement: everyone had to turn off their Bluetooth devices — or he was going to turn around...

U.S. Sen. Ed Markey and Congressman Seth Moulton faced off in their final debate before the Sept. 1 Democratic Senate primary Thursday night, sparring over how to lower energy prices and who will stand up most forcefully against the Iran war and President Trump.

A Springfield public school intends to partner with a for-profit education company to bring AI into a classroom this September. The teachers' union is threatening legal action if the pilot program isn't halted.

President Trump had threatened to impose a 50% tariff on Canadian goods this week but pulled back on that threat when trade talks resumed. 

A tunnel. A bright light. Reuniting with deceased loved ones. Many people who have near-death experiences have remarkably similar stories. Why?

Fraudsters are impersonating WBUR hosts and staff to contact potential guests with fake interview invitations to appear on our shows. These invitations can include a request for payment or fake donation to participate. WBUR does not charge anyone to appear on any of our shows. Ever.

The “roadless rule” is a former President Bill Clinton-era wilderness policy that protects nearly 45 million acres of federal land.

Flock is facing criticism over reports of police misuse and misidentification.

The drug tadalafil, well-known by its brand name Cialis, is normally taken for the bedroom, but in some circles it's catching on for a different purpose: longevity.

NPR's Brian Mann paddled the Ausable River in northern New York on a summer day to swim on wild sand beaches that stretch along Lake Champlain's shore.

Over the course of his 16 years as Hungary's prime minister, Viktor Orbán eroded the country's democratic institutions. Now, a new government is in power and is working to fix it.

It’s been 15 years since Amanda Knox was acquitted in the murder of her study-abroad roommate and released from an Italian prison.

The state of Montana is moving forward in its effort to become an experimental health hub. For some, it provides hope, but many experts fear there could be serious health implications.

At Portland's annual soapbox derby, contestants build motorless cars and race them downhill pulled by nothing more than gravity.

Amid the Chinese Communist Party's subtle approach to civil repression, Hong Kong's enduring spirit of creative resistance remains.

Maine is the most heavily forested state in the country.