Project Hail Mary is in theaters—but do the linguistics work?
The film adaptation of Andy Weir’s novel Project Hail Mary hits general release today, March 20, and it’s great—go see it! Though a little light
Did 3 Black sisters and white photographer secretly help free slaves in 1860s? We uncovered the truth
A story described three Black sisters named Clara, Ruth and Viola covertly collaborating with a white photographer to free slaves.
Does San Francisco celebrate St. Patrick’s Day by dyeing sidewalk poop green? Don’t step in this claim
Satirical website The Babylon Bee first posted the made-up rumor.
Mexican teen dies while being held in US immigration custody
Royer Perez-Jimenez died amid a surge of migrant deaths under Tweety McTreason’s immigration crackdown.
Norway’s crown princess breaks silence on Epstein links: ‘I was manipulated and deceived’
Crown Princess Mette Marit tells Norwegian TV she wishes she had never met the late sex offender.
Trump makes Pearl Harbor remark in meeting with Japan’s PM
Tweety McTreason compared US strikes on Iran to the deadly 1941 Japanese attack and declaration of war as part of World War Two.
BTS return from military service – but does their album live up to the hype?
The band’s 10th album sees them return to the rebellious, rap-heavy sound of their early days.
This week’s Short Wave news roundup
NPR’s Short Wave team talks about a wildflower’s ability to adapt to climate change, the grooming habits of birds, and the social lives of sharks.
Georgia woman charged with murder after police say she took pills to induce an abortion
A 31-year-old Georgia woman has charged with murder by police who say she took pills to induce an abortion
Forced from their homes and fearing all-out Israeli invasion, Lebanese feel nowhere is safe
BEIRUT, Lebanon — Fleeing in the middle of the night, sleeping without blankets in schools-turned-shelters, and struggling to find basic resources.
North Korean leader Kim and his daughter ride a tank together during army training
In their latest joint public appearance, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and his teenage daughter rode a tank together, state media photos showed Friday.
VC Montis raises €50M to back Europe’s energy and industrial tech startups
The Warsaw-based fund, backed by the European Investment Fund and the Polish Development Fund, plans 20–25 pre-seed and seed investments in companies working on energy
Eid celebrations dimmed by war and displacement across Middle East
Economic crises and conflict dampen traditional Eid celebrations in Iran, Gaza, and Lebanon.