It was her dream to ride in a Mustang convertible; one volunteer made it come true Elaine Wirth always loved sports cars, but at age 76 thought she'd never get to ride in a Mustang convertible. Her assisted living home made that dream come true. Ciara Hulet
Skulls once subject to racist study in Germany are laid to rest in New Orleans A memorial and jazz funeral honored 19 Black Americans, whose remains were recently repatriated from Germany where they were used for racial research in the late 1800s. Alina Selyukh
A disabled mom's message to parents: We all need help, and it's OK to ask for it Raising two kids while living with an autonomic nervous system disorder taught Jessica Slice to embrace interdependence. Her story is a reminder to parents of the power of asking for help. Mara Gordon
Worth playing for? An NPR producer recreates 'Survivor' with friends every year After All Things Considered producer Mia Venkat became a fan of Survivor, she and her friend group play their own version every year. Mia Venkat
PBS and Minnesota public TV station sue Trump White House PBS and Lakeland PBS in rural Minnesota are suing President Trump over his executive order demanding that the Corporation for Public Broadcasting kill all funding for the public television network. David Folkenflik
Stunt performer turned director walks away mostly unscathed from fights, flipped cars Filmmaker David Leitch says it's easier to do stunts himself than direct his stunt performer friends. "You are responsible for their safety," he explains. Originally broadcast July 22, 2024. Terry Gross
Wes Anderson peers into the hollowness of extreme wealth in 'The Phoenician Scheme' Benicio Del Toro plays a globe-trotting tycoon trying to convince his estranged daughter (Mia Threapleton) to be his heir. The film is darker, angrier and more violent than Anderson's usual fare. Justin Chang
Exodus of USDA veterinarians and others drives fears that U.S. farms are at risk More than a thousand people who worked to keep American agriculture free of pests and disease have left the federal workforce in President Trump's massive government downsizing. Andrea Hsu
After 529 days alone in the Australian bush, Valerie the mini dachshund is home Valerie ran off while she was on a camping trip with her owners back in 2023 on a remote island in Australia. They had lost hope until locals spotted her more than a year later, surviving in the wild. Kat Lonsdorf
A gazillionaire becomes conflicted in Wes Anderson's 'The Phoenician Scheme' Wes Anderson's latest comedy The Phoenician Scheme stars Benicio del Toro, Scarlett Johansson, Michael Cera and Bill Murray. Bob Mondello
