Scott Simon
Stories
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Massive blackout in Cuba leaves 10 million people on the island without power
A nationwide blackout Friday left millions of Cubans without power because of an aging power grid and a lack of fuel.
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The killing of Hamas leader Yayha Sinwar may escalate war in Lebanon
The future of Hamas and the war in Gaza now that the organization's leader is dead.
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Saturday Sports: MLB playoffs, WNBA finals, hockey season kickoff
NPR's Scott Simon and Meadowlark Media's Howard Bryant break down the latest in Major League Baseball playoffs, the WNBA finals and a new hockey season.
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Georgia saw record-high early voting numbers. Here's what that means for the election
NPR's Scott Simon talks with University of Florida Professor Michael McDonald about the high turnout in early voting this election cycle.
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China's economy is set to have its slowest year of growth in decades
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U.S. cybersecurity chief says election systems have 'never been more secure'
Jen Easterly, director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, told NPR that election officials across the U.S. have made big improvements to bolster both physical and cyber security.
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Residents in hurricane-affected states are complaining of 'price gouging.' What is it?
Price gouging is both difficult to define and difficult to counter.
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Florida residents are returning to their homes after evacuating for Hurricane Milton
Florida, already hit by Hurricane Helene, is struggling to recover from Hurricane Milton.
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Extremism experts are keeping an eye on an event targeted at women in Washington, D.C.
A conservative Christian gathering on the National Mall Saturday aims to bring together anti-LGTBQ, anti-abortion, and QAnon activists.
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Israel strikes Beirut apartment building, fires on UN peacekeepers on the border
Israel is ramping up its attacks throughout Lebanon, saying it is striking Hezbollah targets there.
