Olivia Sterling
Journalist & Contributor
Education Policy Analyst tracking federal funding, student loan legislation, and K-12 standards.
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Jack Douglas, Producer for Aerosmith and Lennon, Dies at 80
A onetime Beatlemaniac, Jack Douglas helped shape the sound of hits like 'Walk This Way' and '(Just Like) Starting Over.'
Shoppers' Frenzy for 'Royal Pop' Pocket Watches Forces Swatch to Shut Stores
The collaboration between Swatch and Audemars Piguet has drawn crowds to stores and malls around the world, prompting the Swiss watchmaker to temporarily close its doors.
Top Drug Regulator Is Fired From the F.D.A. Amid Tumult
The sudden dismissal of Dr. Tracy Beth Hoeg has left the agency reeling, with questions swirling about the reasons behind her termination.
The Long Road to Bookstore Shelves: Unpacking the Publishing Industry
A behind-the-scenes look at the economic forces shaping the publishing industry and the journey of a book from proposal to print.
A Look at Trump's Goals for His Summit in China
NPR's Steve Inskeep asks John Moolenaar, chairman of the House Select Committee on China, about President Trump's goals for his summit in Beijing.
CIA Director John Ratcliffe's Unprecedented Meeting with Raul Castro's Grandson in Havana
CIA Director John Ratcliffe's high-level visit to Cuba has sparked intrigue, as he met with Cuban officials, including Raúl Castro's grandson, in a rare display of diplomatic outreach.
CIA Director John Ratcliffe's Secret Meeting with Cuban Officials in Havana
CIA Director John Ratcliffe's unannounced visit to Havana has sparked curiosity and concern about the intentions behind this clandestine meeting.
Why U.S. Test Scores Are in a 'Generation-Long Decline'
New data reveals a disturbing trend in American education, with test scores plummeting across income, geographic, and racial divides.
Ghana to Evacuate 300 Citizens from South Africa Amid Anti-Immigrant Protests
Ghana's foreign minister announces plans to evacuate 300 Ghanaians from South Africa due to escalating anti-immigrant protests.
Lawmakers Question Pete Hegseth on Rising Cost of U.S. War Against Iran
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faces increasing scrutiny over the growing cost of the war against Iran and the administration's plans to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.