Shae Stevens

have been killed in the latest unrest in Iran.

The deaths are the first fatalities during protests triggered by a troubled economy.

The protests have slowed in the capital while spreading into rural provinces.

They're being called the largest since 2022 when a police killing triggered nationwide protests.

Several international aid groups are urging Israel to reverse a new ban on dozens of groups providing food, shelter, and health care to Palestinians.

Details from NPR's Aya Patrawi.

Chinese automaker BYD says its sales slowed in 2025 but reached nearly 2.5 million, outpacing Tesla.

BYD and other Chinese firms have put pressure on Western rivals by offering EVs at cheaper price.

Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Shae Stevens.

Minimum wage employees in the New York City area will see a bump in their pay starting today.

Bruce Kahnweiser has more from New York.

New data show a surge in flu cases.

The CDC estimates there have been 7.5 million such cases so far this season, up from some 4 million flu cases reported in the previous week.

NPR's Gabriela Emanuel has details.

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky says his nation is not prepared to sign a weak peace deal that would only prolong its war with Russia.

In a New York address, heard here through an interpreter, Zelensky says Ukraine wants the war to end, but not at any cost.

10% to save millions of lives.

launching a drone attack on President Putin's residence.

A fire broke out at a ski resort bar in the Swiss Alps today, resulting in multiple deaths and injuries during a New Year celebration.

The cause of the blaze is under investigation.