Have you ever noticed that when something important is missing in your life, your brain can only seem to focus on that missing thing? Two researchers have dubbed this phenomenon scarcity, and they say it touches on many aspects of our lives. “It leads you to take certain behaviors that in the short term help
Kashmiri protesters engulfed in tear-gas face down Indian paramilitary troops during a demonstration Sunday against the killing of rebels in Srinagar, in Indian-administered Kashmir. Dar Yasin/AP hide caption toggle caption Dar Yasin/AP Kashmiri protesters engulfed in tear-gas face down Indian paramilitary troops during a demonstration Sunday against the killing of rebels in Srinagar, in Indian-administered
Donte DiVincenzo of the Villanova Wildcats drives to the basket Monday night against Isaiah Livers of the Michigan Wolverines in the first half during the 2018 NCAA Men’s Final Four National Championship game at the Alamodome in San Antonio. DiVincenzo came off the bench to score 18 points in the half and 31 in the
For Christians around the world, the Holy Week and Easter are a time to celebrate Jesus Christ’s return to Jerusalem, his crucifixion and his resurrection. In some countries, that can mean lighting candles, attending ceremonies and watching solemn processions go by. In others, it can be a chance to dance, make music and eat special
Sally Armstrong, who plays the role of ragged school teacher Miss Perkins, stands her ground. Samuel Alwyine-Mosely/NPR hide caption toggle caption Samuel Alwyine-Mosely/NPR Sally Armstrong, who plays the role of ragged school teacher Miss Perkins, stands her ground. Samuel Alwyine-Mosely/NPR Miss Perkins stands on a creaking wooden floorboard, peering over wire-rimmed glasses. With a bang
Have you ever noticed that when something important is missing in your life, your brain can only seem to focus on that missing thing? Two researchers have dubbed this phenomenon scarcity, and they say it touches on many aspects of our lives. “It leads you to take certain behaviors that in the short term help
At a conference this weekend in Salt Lake City, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced the introduction of the first-ever Latin American and first-ever Asian-American apostles to its Quorum of the Twelve Apostles. Rick Bowmer/AP hide caption toggle caption Rick Bowmer/AP At a conference this weekend in Salt Lake City, the Church
Flowers and a note honor the renowned theoretical physicist near the university church of Great St. Mary’s in Cambridge, where a private funeral service was held Saturday. Joanna Kakissis hide caption toggle caption Joanna Kakissis Flowers and a note honor the renowned theoretical physicist near the university church of Great St. Mary’s in Cambridge, where
Over the past few months, Charlie Manning has gotten complaints about Facebook advertisements, requests for assistance in recovering lost passwords and demands to speak to Mark Zuckerberg. She doesn’t work for Facebook, though: Manning is a senior 911 dispatcher for the Menlo Park, Calif., police department. She regularly gets 911 calls from Facebook users around
ARI SHAPIRO, HOST: President Trump has chosen a leader for an agency that he tried to eliminate. The White House proposed cutting funding for the National Endowment for the Humanities, the NEH. Instead, Congress increased NEH funding in the spending bill that Trump signed into law last week. Earlier this month, the president nominated Jon
Hundreds of Kentucky teachers protest outside Gov. Matt Bevin’s office Friday in Frankfort, Ky. They crowded into the building, shouting “Vote them out,” less than a day after lawmakers quickly passed a surprise overhaul of state employee retirement benefits. Adam Beam/AP hide caption toggle caption Adam Beam/AP Hundreds of Kentucky teachers protest outside Gov. Matt
Baton Rouge Police Chief Murphy Paul announces the disciplinary decision on the officers who shot Alton Sterling in 2016. Josh Brasted/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Josh Brasted/Getty Images Baton Rouge Police Chief Murphy Paul announces the disciplinary decision on the officers who shot Alton Sterling in 2016. Josh Brasted/Getty Images The Baton Rouge police