Scott Neuman
Stories
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World
Thai farmhands in Israel face a grim choice: work in a war zone or go home to poverty
Some 30,000 Thais were working in Israel prior to the Oct. 7 Hamas attacks. More than 7,000 have left Israel since. More than 50 Thai citizens were killed or taken hostage in the attacks.
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World
What is a war crime, and who gets held accountable? Here's what you need to know
The conflict between Israel and Hamas has led to accusations of war crimes on both sides, as combatants are bound by international humanitarian law to minimize the impact on civilians.
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World
Here's what Biden's trip to Israel did and didn't achieve
The president's high-stakes visit served simultaneously to show the limits and the strengths of U.S. influence in the region, and the importance of America's longstanding relationship with Israel.
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World
Lots of U.S. presidents have pushed for Middle East peace. Progress has been elusive
President Biden is the latest in a long line of presidents to place himself in the middle of a Middle East conflict. U.S. efforts have seen failed starts, wrong turns and dead ends, but some progress.
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World
What did Hamas aim to gain by its brazen attack on Israel? Here's what to know
The surprise attack on Israel has brought the militant group back into the spotlight. A Hamas official tells NPR the attack was meant in part to lead to the release of Palestinians in Israeli jails.
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Science
She got famous on YouTube. Now it helps fund her research in quantum gravity
This theoretical physicist and mathematician drops a new video several times a month, dispensing her dry wit and pithy wisdom to a loyal fan base of nerds across the internet.
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Business
What is 'skiplagging' and why do the airlines hate when you do it?
A lawsuit brought by American Airlines against the ticketing site Skiplagged.com is bringing renewed attention to a controversial travel hack that some people have tried in an effort to save money.
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National
The settlers brought the lottery to America. It's had a long, uneven history
Americans spend an estimated $100 billion each year on lottery tickets. It's a tradition that dates back to the nation's earliest settlers, and was even one the Founding Fathers took part in.
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National
Should Trump's trial be televised?
There would need to be an exception to a rule barring cameras and microphones in federal courtrooms to make it happen, but House Democrats and Trump's own lawyer are pushing for a televised trial.
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National
When Black boaters faced discrimination on the water, this yacht club became a refuge
When the Seafarers Yacht Club of Annapolis was founded in 1959, discrimination at fuel docks around the famous port was common. Today, the club is thriving and giving back to the community.