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The term brain rot first appeared in Henry David Thoreau's famous Walden, according to the Oxford University Press. How did he use it — and what might he have made of its modern meaning?

It's written by conservatives, for conservatives. Democrats are using this obscure document as a tool to motivate supporters. It's front and center at the Democratic National Convention this week.

NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with Maya Berry, executive director of the Arab American Institute, about a contentious exchange at a Senate hearing on hate crimes.

Brothers Andrew and Tristan Tate, who were charged with human trafficking in Romania, have arrived in Florida after their travel restrictions were lifted.

The romance genre continues to grow rapidly, as readers flock to fantasy and dark romance love stories.

NPR's Eyder Peralta speaks with Susan Sawyer of the University of Melbourne about Australia's new ban on social media for children under 16. It goes into effect next week.

The ban, a world-first, has been applauded by families looking to take back power from tech giants. But questions remain about its enforceability.

These wildly different artists both reach the top of the pop charts this week.

The U.S. men's doubles team of Bob and Mike Bryan won their first Olympic gold medal Saturday, beating France's Jo-Wilfried Tsonga and Michael Llodra, 6-1, 7-6 (6-2), in a game that was far more entertaining than its score might suggest.

A 21-year-old woman from China came out on top in the 10-meter air rifle competition. Qian Yang narrowly beat out a competitor from Russia and beamed as she held up her gold medal.