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It's been four since the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan following the Taliban's return to power. Life for certain groups has deteriorated significantly.

We at Planet Money and The Indicator are always reading for our stories (and also for fun), and so today we're sharing some favorite recommendations that fit the summer vibe.

A judge is demanding answers about the international broadcaster's future from Trump official Kari Lake.

Some of China's America watchers see opportunities for their country in the United States' retreat from international institutions. Others see distractions and pitfalls.

Republican state Sen. Richard Briggs co-sponsored a Tennessee bill that would codify some of the country's most austere abortion restrictions. He says he never thought it would actually become law.

Russia's war on Ukraine is deepening divisions among people across Europe. Over a third of Latvia's population are Russian-speakers. Some now face pressure to prove they're loyal -- or leave.

U.N. officials say many people in Gaza are experiencing "famine-like conditions." Health experts who have studied past famines warn that the fallout can reverberate across generations.

The Israeli prime minister's speech was defiant, despite his growing international isolation over his refusal to end the devastating war to eradicate Hamas.

A Justice Department official recently asked some Missouri counties to turn over their 2020 voting machines. The counties refused, drawing attention to the debate over election security.

In preparation for the Day of the Dead, NPR's A Martinez speaks with Yvette Montoya about Mystical Lotería, a game-set and book that are building on the classic Latin party game.