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As Canadian wildfires spread smoke across the U.S. the air pollution is dangerous to health. But there are ways to protect yourself. Here's what to know.

Smoke from wildfires in Canada and Minnesota is sending air quality indexes to record levels, posing a hazard for millions of people. Here are tips for how to breathe easier in your home.

The military said Friday it used intelligence sources to target militants over the previous 24 hours. The operations were in response to attacks by militants earlier in the week.

One of the most notable bills to pass in the General Assembly this year was Senate Bill 9 — the Wetlands Stewardship Act. Once signed by Gov. Matt Meyer, this law will protect half of Delaware’s freshwater wetlands that were previously shielded from development by the federal governmentThis week, Delaware Public Media contributor Jon Hurdle took a closer look at the bill, how it got to the finish line and its expected impact. He joined Tom Byrne this week to discuss his reporting.

As we move closer to the end of July, an uncomfortable reality starts to set in for kids and their families. Summer break is slowly slipping away, and a new school year looms on the horizon. That means families need to start thinking about what gear and clothes they want and need in the fall.Yes, it’s back to school shopping season. And whether you are getting a college student ready to go back to campus or are checking off your K-12 student’s supply list, one thing is clear. You’ll need to dig deeper into your wallet this year.This week, contributor Eileen Dallabrida conducted her annual review of the back-to-school shopping landscape and she joined Tom Byrne earlier this week to let us know what to expect.

OperaDelaware kicks off its new season in October, coming off a successful week hosting a national opera conference in spring 2026 and with a new general director, Eric Einhorn at the helm.On this week's Arts Playlist, Delaware Public Media's Martin Matheny talked to Einhorn about his vision for OperaDelaware, the future of its innovative Company Artist program, and the challenges of creating new opera lovers.

A new study by ChristianaCare looked at how AI-generated avatars could help patients be more prepared for cancer treatment visits.The patients engage with an avatar of the actual doctor they will meet with, to help them be more comfortable when actually meeting the doctor for the first time.In this edition of Enlighten Me, Delaware Public Media’s Joe Irizarry discussed this new way of helping patients and the study looking at the program, with Adam Raben, M.D., Chair of Radiation Oncology at ChristianaCare’s Helen F. Graham Cancer Center & Research Institute.

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President Trump gave a primetime speech raising claims of voting vulnerabilities but offered no new evidence. And, at least 2 people have died in major flooding in Texas.

NPR member station photographers captured images of World Cup watch parties outside stadium gates, on street corners and in public parks and squares as the World Cup became, for a brief period, a part of local life.