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NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to David Wessel, director of the Hutchins Center at the Brookings Institution, about former President Donald Trump's economic proposals.

Dreaming is often misunderstood. But in a new book, a neuroscientist argues that it’s one of the most vital functions of the human brain, and just about anyone can tap into dreams’ insights.

The former president's defense team dismissed the prosecution's witnesses, while the prosecution focused on Trump's business practices and alleged motives. The trial is in the jury's hands Wednesday.

The standard advice for symptoms of IBS is either medication or a tough-to-follow diet called low FODMAP. A new study finds both that diet and the much simpler low-carb diet brought more relief than drugs.

Chief Justice John Roberts has declined an invitation to meet with top Senate Democrats over judicial ethics, citing “separation of powers concerns.”

In Fat Leonard, journalist Craig Whitlock tells the story of a defense contractor who plied Navy commanders with lavish meals, trips, cash and sex workers. In return they let him overcharge taxpayers.

For a few weeks in late spring, thousands of fireflies emerge at the Congaree National Park in South Carolina to blink in synchrony. Scientists are trying to learn their secrets and to protect them.

In Dalton this weekend, Mississippi in May. On Saturday, the Dalton Civitan Club - the oldest civic club in the city - hosts its fourth annual music festival in Burr Performing Arts Park.

"Russia remains the most active foreign threat to our elections," said Director of National Intelligence Avril Haines, noting that new AI technologies make influence operations easier to pull off.

Inflation eased last month, according to a report Wednesday from the Labor Department, which means people feeling stretched by high prices and high borrowing costs could feel a little relief soon.