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Hayden Cousineu, a behaviorist with the Jackson County Animal Shelter, encourages a dog to stay cool in a pool of cold water July 1, 2026.

Zoos, mid-Michigan shelters work to keep animals cool in scorching heat

With mid-Michigan temperatures in the 90s this week, people are working overtime to keep their four-legged friends cool.

July brings new parking changes to City of Lansing and Old Town

As of July 1, Lansing drivers will see new parking options, including free 15-minute parking, shorter enforcement hours and extended street parking times in downtown Lansing and Old Town.

Political commentator on the recent SCOTUS rulings and their effect on Trump's agenda

NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Jonah Goldberg of The Dispatch about how this term's Supreme Court decisions are reflected in President Trump's approach to his signature issues and executive power.

Sparty, the Michigan State mascot, runs onto the field before the first half of an NCAA college football game against Western Michigan, Friday, Sept. 2, 2022, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Spartan Ventures launches with aim to boost revenue for sports and student-athletes

Spartan Ventures launches today as a way for the university to bring in more money for sports and student athletes.

Travelers at Nashville International Airport, which has seen explosive growth over the past decade.

Crowded planes and airports set records, straining the U.S. aviation system

The summer travel season is setting records again. Airlines are carrying more passengers than ever while operating fewer flights than they did 20 years ago, pushing the limits of the aviation system.

Garland Jones, recreational therapist and senior program director of the YMCA of South Florida's special needs program, teaches Mackenzie Wesley, 5, to breathe safely in water by using a ping pong ball as a visual aid.

Water may be sensory bliss for kids with autism — but it can also be a threat

Kids with autism can be 160 times more likely than other children to drown. Florida is dedicating state money to a program that prioritizes swim lessons for these kids.

Participants wear American flags while marching in the 67th annual El Sereno Independence Day Parade in the predominantly Latino community of El Sereno on June 27 in Los Angeles. People around the nation are gearing up for America's 250th anniversary, which will be marked on July 4, 2026, commemorating the signing of the Declaration of Independence.

The majority of Americans are proud but worry about direction of the country

As the U.S. approaches its 250th birthday, Americans reflect on the state of the nation in the latest NPR/PBS News/Marist poll.

Fans of Croatia cheer during the FIFA World Cup 2026 match between Croatia and Ghana at Philadelphia Stadium. An NPR analysis of past weather conditions found that the July 4th match in Philadelphia is particularly likely to take place in dangerous conditions.

World Cup's knockout rounds collide with a massive heat wave

A major heat wave is affecting much of the eastern half of the United States this week, bringing dangerous conditions to multiple World Cup matches.

U.S. President Donald Trump signs an executive order at the White House.

Supreme Court deals some blows to Trump's agenda but leaves him with more expansive powers

President Trump has trumpeted his victories and sought workarounds for his losses.

People stand near a voter registration table at a 2022 event in Fredericksburg, Texas.

A federal law bans late voter roll purges. Republicans are pushing to reinterpret it

There's a ban on most states systematically purging voter rolls within 90 days before Election Day. Republicans are pushing courts to reinterpret that longstanding protection for eligible voters.

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