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A January 6 rioter has reportedly applied for political asylum in Canada. Antony Vo, formerly of Bloomington, Indiana, failed to […]

The South Korean government has said it will conduct a safety inspection of all Boeing 737-800 aircraft used by domestic

Florida’s housing market is likely to face steep price declines in 2025, according to experts, as what was once among

Some social media users have accused Elon Musk of posing on X, formerly Twitter, as his defender Adrian Dittmann during

President-elect Donald Trump will enter the White House for his second, nonconsecutive term when he is inaugurated on January 20,

Astronomy continues to unlock the secrets of the universe, revealing stunning phenomena, reshaping our understanding of the cosmos, and sparking

Russia will abandon a nuclear arms treaty with the U.S. banning the deployment of short- and intermediate-range nuclear missiles, Moscow’s

Flags will be lowered to half-staff during President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration in January. President Joe Biden has ordered U.S. flags

The Taliban have banned windows that look onto areas where Afghan women could be seen inside their homes. “Seeing women

North Korea has said it has adopted the “toughest” policy toward the United States for its national interests and security,

Improved benefit payments are scheduled to be made this week to millions of Supplemental Security Income (SSI) recipients. Why It

Texas Governor Greg Abbott mistakenly sent a message of condolences to Jimmy Carter’s dead wife. Why It Matters Former U.S.

As Americans plan their calendars for the coming year, public holidays play a crucial role in organizing vacations, family gatherings,

What’s New China hopes a series of recently introduced measures will start to affect the country’s declining birth rate, which

A man couldn’t help but laugh at his 10-year-old son’s brutally honest reaction to seeing his wedding video for the

Actress Linda Lavin, best known for her role in the classic sitcom “Alice,” passed away on Sunday at the age

Jayden Daniels and the Washington Commanders narrowly defeated Michael Penix Jr. and the Atlanta Falcons 30-24 in overtime. This has

Now years on from its debut, word-based game sensation Wordle has kept hold of a loyal fan base trying to

Happy Monday, puzzle enthusiasts. For the second-to-last installment of 2024, we’re back with another set of hints for Monday’s New

A U.S. appeals court has halted enforcement of an anti-money laundering law that requires corporate entities to disclose the identities

NEW YORK —  Greg Gumbel, a longtime CBS sportscaster, has died from cancer, according to a statement from family released

A genetic analysis suggests the bird flu virus mutated inside a Louisiana patient who contracted the nation’s first severe case

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“Our problem is not with Israel. We don’t want to meddle in anything that will threaten Israel’s security,” Damascus Governor Maher Marwan tells NPR. Syria and Israel have never had diplomatic ties.

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The tragedy marks the 19th overboard incident on a cruise ship this year, with only two passengers successfully rescued.

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These stories didn’t get huge numbers of views, but readers who found them stayed with them for what qualifies as an eternity on the online clock. Here are our underappreciated favorites.

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Research explains how foxes hunting mice can plunge down into the snow at high speeds without injuring their poor little snouts.

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Scenes from some of the most popular TikToks from the Global South in 2024: a dancing teen from the Philippines; an homage to Mr. Bean, that cute baby pygmy hippo.

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South Korea’s acting president has been impeached less than a month after the impeachment of his predecessor, Yoon Suk Yeol, for imposing martial law. And, how’d the “Beyoncé Bowl” do on Netflix?

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The migration route that connects West African nations with the Spanish Canary Islands remains the deadliest in the world, according to a Spanish aid organization.

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The region drained by the Amazon River, including the Amazon Rainforest, is in the second year of a punishing drought. That has lead to the lowest water levels in more than 100 years for the Amazon and its major tributaries. Millions of people and an array of wildlife depend on those quickly disappearing waters. In a story we first brought you in October, we travel to the region to see the effects. Support our non-profit journalism by joining NPR+

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Lawmakers on Capitol Hill haven’t had a pay increase since 2009, representing a 31% decline in their salary when adjusted for inflation.

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From the election results to the the charges against President-elect Donald Trump, here are the numbers that defined 2024 in politics.

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The number of unhoused seniors is expected to triple by 2030. As rents rise, it becomes tougher to find affordable housing that’s accessible for those with medical conditions and disabilities.

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At the end of 1999, there was anxiety about a potential computer glitch known as Y2K. Some thought the world would crumble, including some who waited out the apocalypse in an old house in the woods.

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On the eastern edge of the Black Sea, the Georgian president is refusing to step down, as demonstrations have gone on for weeks in support of Georgia joining the European Union.

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The impeachments of the country’s president and then acting-president worsen the nation’s political turmoil, deepen its economic uncertainty and hurt its international image.

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Finnish authorities detained a ship linked to neighboring Russia that Finnish customs officials and the European Union’s executive commission describe as part of Russia’s shadow fleet of fuel tankers.

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Parsons, one of corporate America’s most prominent Black executives who held top posts at Time Warner and Citigroup, was known as a skilled negotiator, a diplomat and a crisis manager.

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In the 1970s, a landmark federal law gave children with disabilities a right to a free, public education, and offered federal money to help. Today, many schools say that money isn’t enough.

Women make up a third of new hunters applying for licenses. Outdoor organizations and Midwest states are trying to reach

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Charges against the CEO of Telegram mark one of the few instances where the head of a major internet platform has been charged over alleged criminal failure to moderate what users do on its site.

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Netflix says more than 200 countries tuned into the “Beyoncé Bowl” and its two NFL games. We may just be starting to learn what that ultimately means for the future of television and sports media.

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The sanctuary in Washington state said it was working with officials to determine the cause of the outbreak, which has killed over half of its cats in recent weeks.

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A round of Israeli airstrikes targeted the Houthi rebel-held capital and multiple ports. The head of the World Health Organization said the bombardment occurred as he prepared to board a flight.

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Only about 300 to 400 people a year give a kidney to someone they never met. It’s an act of generosity so unusual, a neuroscientist studies the people who do this.

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Singh was known as the father of economic reforms in India. He served as finance minister in the early 1990s, and his policies then set India on the path of economic liberalization and globalization.

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Azerbaijan observed a day of mourning for the victims of the plane crash that killed 38 people and left all 29 survivors injured as speculation mounted about a possible cause of the disaster.

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They make their living off the sea, but their catch is dwindling. So these traditional fisherfolk are taking steps to preserve both sea life — and their livelihood.

Best-known for his role as Kendall Roy in HBO’s Succession, Jeremy Strong plays lawyer and political hitman Roy Cohn in

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Triggered by a 9.1 magnitude earthquake off the coast of the Indonesian island of Sumatra, the catastrophic event was the deadliest tsunami in recorded history.

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Honda and Nissan are in talks over a merger as the auto industry sees two seismic changes. And, Russia violently attacked Ukraine’s energy infrastructure on Christmas Day.

Etiquette experts weigh in on what to do with that ugly sweater you got for the holidays. (Image credit: Heather

From learning a new skill to prompting federal legislation, here are some of the ways people’s lives were affected by

Pop culture critic Linda Holmes has been making this annual list since 2010. Big, small, inspirational, silly — what these

An Israeli strike killed five Palestinian journalists outside a hospital in the Gaza Strip overnight, according to the Health Ministry. The Israeli military said it had targeted a group of militants.

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The copyrights of thousands of 20th-century films, books, compositions and sound recordings expire on Jan. 1, making them free for

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The burst of new laws follows a landmark Supreme Court ruling, and reflects public frustration with record-high homelessness. But advocates say fines and jail time will only make the problem worse.

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If your New Year’s resolution is to drink less alcohol, Life Kit is here to help. Sign up for our Dry January newsletter series, and get tips and strategies to help you stay alcohol-free for a month.

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Ken Martin helped turn around the Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party’s finances and secure a streak of statewide wins for the party over 18 years. Now, he wants to do the same thing for the Democratic National Committee.

Happy Kwanzaa! Kenya Parham and Tonya Hopkins, speaking to NPR in 2022, dish on what makes a Kwanzaa feast. ?

While many newspapers are outsourcing their printing, or going online-only, a small daily in Saranac Lake, New York, is still running its own presses and has no plans to change the tradition.

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In the new movie Babygirl, Nicole Kidman plays a high-powered CEO who has an affair her mysterious intern (Harris Dickinson).

Gaming provides entertainment and community for billions of people worldwide. However, video games haven’t always been accessible to those with disabilities. But this is changing. Today we explain how accessibility has become an increasingly important priority for game developers and how advocates pushed them to this point. This piece originally aired April 23, 2024. Related episodes: Forever games: the economics of the live service model (Apple / Spotify) The Indicator’s video game series For sponsor-free episodes of The Indicator from Planet Money, subscribe to Planet Money+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org. Music by Drop Electric. Find us: TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, Newsletter.

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The death of an Olympic snowboarding athlete is a reminder that even the most skilled and experienced athletes are not immune to the threat of avalanches, and that knowledge is key to staying safe.

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To get so close, the Parker Solar Probe had to withstand the sun’s extreme heat and radiation like no spacecraft before it.

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The Mega Millions prize has now grown to an estimated $1.15 billion, which could be the fifth-largest jackpot in the game’s history.

Some residents of Strafford, Vt., are trying to preserve their general store by buying it and hiring an operator with a promise to keep it local.

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Pope Francis in his traditional Christmas message urged “all people of all nations” to find courage “to silence the sounds of arms and overcome divisions” plaguing the world, from the Middle East to Ukraine, Africa to Asia.

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Street gangs forced the General Hospital in Port-au-Prince to close earlier this year. As journalists gathered to cover its reopening, suspected gang members opened fire.

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In the Transcarpathia region, some locals embrace a traditional lifestyle and cultural identity. After surviving Soviet threats, now they fear President Vladimir Putin seeks to erase their culture.

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Russia’s massive missile and drone barrage struck a thermal power plant and prompted Ukrainians to shelter in metro stations on Christmas morning.

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Whether it’s volunteering at a local school or taking soup to a sick neighbor, improving the welfare of others can also improve our own physical and mental health, a sizable body of research shows.

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He wants to give hope to the tens of thousands of Ukrainians who have lost limbs since Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine.

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The Biden administration introduced new consumer tax credits for climate-friendly heat pumps. What does a Trump administration and GOP-led congress mean for that money?

? The wreckage of Azerbaijan Airlines Embraer 190 lays on the ground near the airport of Aktau, Kazakhstan, on Wednesday.

This year, there was some economic good news to go around. Inflation generally ticked down. Unemployment more or less held around 4-percent. Heck, the Fed even cut interest rates three times. But for a lot of people, the overall economic vibes were more important. And the vibes… were still off.We might have achieved the soft landing the Fed was hoping for, but we saw some wackiness in the relationship between unemployment and job vacancies. Meanwhile, Bitcoin went to the moon. We have covered all of that in this past year, but which of these economic stories really defined the year?Fortunately, we don’t have to decide. You all do.On today’s show, a collaboration with our daily podcast The Indicator, we have Indicator Family Feud! Two Planet Money hosts enter, one Indicator host… also enters. And all three leave, having had a great time with lively discussion and light ribbing. Plus, some mild scheduling issues. But, we can’t stress enough that no hosts were harmed in the making of this podcast.Then, we look ahead to 2025 to see what indicators we think will define the coming year – the future and the past, on our latest episode!Help support Planet Money and hear our bonus episodes by subscribing to Planet Money+ in Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org/planetmoney.

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American Airlines did not have a good start to its Christmas Eve. A “technical issue” led to the temporary grounding of hundreds of flights on one of the busiest travel days of the year.

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Short duration strikes are starting to become the norm. They mean a lot less financial pain for the workers, but they don’t have same kind of leverage as an indefinite work stoppage.

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Starbucks’ union says workers are walking off the job at some 300 — out of over 10,000 — stores across the U.S. as contract negotiations falter. The company urges it to return to the bargaining table.

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American Airlines passengers across the U.S. endured a sudden disruption of service on Christmas Eve as a “technical issue” forced the airline to request a nationwide ground stop of its operations.

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? All We Imagine as Light, a film about working class women in Mumbai, won the Grand Prix at the

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The two major Japanese automakers are discussing a merger. Here is what to know, from the reasons why they are doing this to how it could impact you.

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? The average temperature across the globe in 2024 set a record. Climate change is helping drive longer and more

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Happy Holidays from The Indicator! For the next week, we’re running some of our favorite shows from this year. On today’s show, we fire up the gas logs and pour a mug of cocoa to discuss the made-for-TV rom-com machine, and how television executives learned to mass produce seasonal romance. This piece originally aired October 21, 2024. Related episodes: Love Week series page TV holiday rom coms and the alpaca bubble that burst (PM+ only)Special thanks to Grant-Lee Phillips for our Love Week theme song and Kaitlin Brito for episode artwork. For sponsor-free episodes of The Indicator from Planet Money, subscribe to Planet Money+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org. Fact-checking by Sierra Juarez. Music by Drop Electric. Find us: TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, Newsletter.

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The Container Store said the bankruptcy process will have no impact on customers and that it will keep all 102

Trucks move past cargo containers at a port in Bayonne, N.J., in 2021. The state is adopting California’s Advanced Clean

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A recent survey finds that more than half of young people aged 16-25 are highly worried about climate change. Some universities are now trying to help them navigate those emotions in class.

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Students with certain disabilities are often excluded from general education classrooms. Two children with Down syndrome show what can be gained from more inclusion.

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For its seventh year, our national podcasting competition will invite students from all around the country, in grades four through 12, to bring us their best audio stories.

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Former foster youth earn degrees at a lower rate compared with the general population. A program in Virginia is trying to change that.

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Apprenticeships are becoming a popular alternative to college as a career path. But demand is outpacing the supply of employers who offer them.

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One way to get teens to read more might be to add a little romance. Members of a high school romance book club in Portland, Ore., explain why they love love stories.

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Some colleges are advising foreign students who’re leaving the U.S. over the holidays to return before President-elect Donald Trump takes office on January 20th.

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Why universities are advising international students to return before Inauguration Day. And, the last NPR news quiz of the year.

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Research shows K-12 students in different states spend wildly different amounts of time in school, and suggests the nation’s schools could be much better about using the learning time they do have.

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In Washington, D.C., a tax on residents earning more than $250,000 a year is boosting the wages of child care workers. Two years in, it’s proving to be a great investment.