“NAZA,” the acclaimed and controversial documentary about killings in Gaza, has set a distribution rollout for U.S. theaters starting Sept. 30 via an innovative plan that forgoes selling the film to a studio or independent distributor. The rollout, which kicks off exclusively at the IFC Center in New York City, is “spearheaded by The Guardian
When the news this week came out about oil spiking back up above $100 a barrel, analysts didn’t seem to be too concerned. This may be unusual: in the past, oil price surges sent shockwaves through markets and the economy, causing long lines at gas stations and frustrating drivers. But this time, economists say $100
A nurse displays a set of birth control pills at Pima County Health Department’s Northwest Clinic, which offers free reproductive health services for all ages through federal funding from Title X, in Tucson, Ariz., on Thursday, Sept. 3, 2026. Anna Watts for NPR hide caption toggle caption Anna Watts for NPR There are 21.4 million
Elena Rybakina won the U.S. Open women’s singles tournament last week, defeating reigning champion Aryna Sabalenka in the final face-off. Now, the 27-year-old is ranked the number one female player in the world. But just 10 years ago, the Moscow-born Gen Zer was at a crossroads: go to college, or stay focused on her career
A U.S. government watchdog released its first report on the impact of the Iran war on Monday, acknowledging the military’s advanced weapons shortfalls and offering the first public look at the damage to American aircraft, bases and diplomatic outposts in the Middle East. Much of the information has been previously reported over the past six months, but the Pentagon inspector
The price of diesel is hitting record highs just when many U.S. farmers need it to power combines, tractors and other equipment to harvest two of the nation’s largest commodities, soybeans and corn. The spike adds to an already tough year for these farmers, who also faced higher costs for fertilizer, seeds and equipment. Diesel hit a record
