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Students continue to miss large amounts of school, but parents aren't concerned.

With 'chronic absenteeism' soaring in schools, most parents aren’t sure what it is

Experts and educators are worried about students who miss big chunks of the school year, but a new NPR/Ipsos poll shows parents aren’t quite sure what it is.

The stakes are high in the race for control of Michigan’s Supreme Court

On this week’s It’s Just Politics newsletter, Zoe Clark and Rick Pluta share what you need to know about the race for control of Michigan’s Supreme Court; plus, the race between former Republican Congressman Mike Rogers and Democratic Congresswoman Elissa Slotkin for Michigan’s open U.S. Senate seat heats up with a debate. And, Morning Edition highlights Michigan elections all-week long in the new series We, the Voters.

British singer Petula Clark's single "Downtown" hit the No. 1 spot on the Billboard charts in 1965. At 92, she's planning a concert in London.

Petula Clark teases London show 60 years after 'Downtown' made her a star in the U.S.

Petula Clark's single "Downtown" hit the number one spot on the US billboard charts 60 years ago, on January 23, 1965, and stayed there for two weeks. At 92, she's planning a concert in London.

U.N. chief warns gangs could overrun Haiti's capital without additional support

U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said in a report that gangs in Haiti could overrun the capital, leading to a complete breakdown of government, without additional international support.

Ballet Hispánico was one of 25 companies that performed at the American Dance Festival in Durham, N.C. in 2023. The pandemic forced the Festival to cancel the event two years in a row.

Pandemic relief funding for the arts was 'staggering'

A new study finds that the government had a rare moment of generosity toward the arts during the pandemic. Out of over $4 trillion, $53 billion went to arts and entertainment across the U.S.

The Olympic rings are seen at Trocadero Plaza, the site of the Opening Ceremony's finale celebrations, overlooking the Eiffel Tower in Paris.

Paris Olympics: What to watch for

A new sport, the return of in-person crowds, and a one-of-a-kind opening ceremony. Here's what to know about the start of the 2024 Summer Games in Paris.

Why some Los Angeles homes are being built to resist wildfires — and some aren't

California is one of the few states with building codes for wildfire protection, because using fire-resistant materials helps homes survive. Now, more than 500 additional homeowners rebuilding after Los Angeles' Eaton Fire are being required to use them.

Minnesota governor and 2024 Democratic vice presidential nominee Tim Walz poses for pictures with an attendee on the first day of the Democratic National Convention at the United Center in Chicago on Monday. Walz is addressing the convention on Wednesday to accept the party's nomination.

5 things to know about Tim Walz, Democratic vice presidential nominee

The Minnesota governor speaks at the DNC in Chicago on Wednesday. Walz has gone from a relatively unknown politician to accepting the Democratic nomination for vice president in two short weeks.

Taylor Swift, the Mona Lisa and Beyoncé.

What's the recipe for fame? For one, you need more than talent

Why is the Mona Lisa the most famous painting in the world? Why are The Beatles, well, The Beatles? Behavioral economist Cass Sunstein explores the alchemy of fame.

Hamas' Yahya Sinwar chairs a meeting with leaders of Palestinian factions at his office in Gaza City, April 13, 2022.

Who was Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar?

Yahya Sinwar is widely considered to have been the mastermind behind Hamas’ cross-border assault on Israel a year ago.

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