A year on, protesters in Tbilisi, Georgia refuse to accept pivot to Russia
Published: December 6, 2025 22:45
Protesters in Tbilisi, Georgia mark a year of unrest, accusing the government of ditching Europe for closer ties with Russia.
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Yves Jarvis drops deluxe edition of 'All Cylinders'
https://www.npr.org/2025/12/06/nx-s1-5615151/yves-jarvis-drops-deluxe-edition-of-all-cylinders
Published: December 6, 2025 22:45
Canadian musician Yves Jarvis has released a deluxe edition of his Polaris Prize–winning album 'All Cylinders'.
Inside the push to bring mental health care into American mosques
Published: December 6, 2025 22:45
American Muslim communities are working to reduce stigma around therapy by bringing mental health services into mosques and making counseling easier to access.
Putin finds a warm welcome in India
https://www.npr.org/2025/12/06/nx-s1-5634765/putin-finds-a-warm-welcome-in-india
Published: December 6, 2025 22:42
Professor Sumit Ganguly, Director of the Huntington Program at Stanford, says Putin's visit to India reflects ongoing ties despite U.S. pressure.
Gaza students killed while waiting for visas to study abroad
Published: December 6, 2025 22:39
Gaza students with scholarships to Canada say visa delays have left many stranded, and some were killed waiting to leave.
How NPR keeps reporting on the Pentagon after being barred from the building
Published: December 6, 2025 22:39
NPR's Tom Bowman says his decades of roaming Pentagon halls ended after NPR refused to sign a new policy requiring reporters to wait for official information releases - but his reporting hasn't slowed at all.
Senator Warner calls for Defense Secretary Hegseth's resignation after classified strike briefing
Published: December 6, 2025 22:17
Senator Mark Warner says video of the Caribbean attack reveals survivors still on the wreck when the second strike came.
West Virginians question National Guard deployments after attack on 2 of their own
https://www.npr.org/2025/12/06/nx-s1-5634728/west-virginia-national-guard-dc-shooting
Published: December 6, 2025 10:00
Army Specialist Sarah Beckstrom was fatally shot in Washington, D.C., while Air Force Staff Sgt. Andrew Wolfe was seriously wounded. Trump says the deployments are necessary to fight crime, but others disagree.
This week in Washington
https://www.npr.org/2025/12/05/nx-s1-5633317/this-week-in-washington
Published: December 5, 2025 23:00
It was a busy week in Washington, from foreign policy to Congressional redistricting and another special election. NPR's Domenico Montanaro and Tamara Keith break down the big news of the week.
The Michelin Guide honors three cheesesteak joints in Philadelphia
Published: December 5, 2025 23:00
Some Philadelphians are cheesed off at the Michelin restaurant ratings team for an honor bestowed on some local cheesesteak restaurants.
The 2026 World Cup draw lays out the summer tournament
https://www.npr.org/2025/12/05/nx-s1-5629219/the-2026-world-cup-draw-lays-out-the-summer-tournament
Published: December 5, 2025 22:53
Countries with teams that qualified for the FIFA World Cup 2026 now know who they'll play their opening games against after Friday's draw in Washington, D.C. A record number of teams will compete.
Here's what the Netflix-Warner Brothers deal means for consumers
Published: December 5, 2025 22:38
News that Netflix plans to buy Warner Bros. in a massive deal is raising lots of questions -- including for consumers.
Podcaster and author Mel Robbins opens up about her early failures
Published: December 5, 2025 22:37
On Wild Card, well-known guests answer the kinds of questions we often think about but don't talk about. Podcaster and author Mel Robbins opens up about her early failures.
Netflix announces deal to acquire Warner Brothers Discovery
Published: December 5, 2025 22:36
Streaming giant Netflix said it's buying Warner Bros. Discovery in a deal that would create a global entertainment behemoth. CNN and other cable channels Warner Bros. owns are not part of the deal.
NPR's history podcast Throughline examines the roots of Sudan's civil war
Published: December 5, 2025 22:33
Sudan has been at the center of a deadly and brutal war since April of 2023. Over 4 million people have fled the country since war broke out and at least 40,000 have been killed.
What to know about Admiral Bradley, who oversaw controversial boat strikes
Published: December 5, 2025 22:27
As Congress raises questions about the legality of U.S. military boat strikes in the Caribbean, the spotlight is falling on Admiral Mitch Bradley, the commander of U.S. Special Operations Command.
Christmas season arrives on the pop charts
https://www.npr.org/2025/12/05/nx-s1-5632671/christmas-season-arrives-on-the-pop-charts
Published: December 5, 2025 22:12
The calendar has turned to December, and jingle bells have arrived at the top of the charts, led, as usual, by Mariah, Wham and Brenda Lee.
The immigration crackdown in Charlotte seems to be over, but the community is struggling
Published: December 5, 2025 22:11
The Border Patrol's aggressive immigration operation in Charlotte, N.C., took the city by surprise. It lasted about a week, but immigrants and other residents say their city won't ever be the same.
A recap of the two-day meeting of vaccine advisers to the CDC
Published: December 5, 2025 22:10
Vaccine advisers to the CDC took action on vaccination of newborns against hepatitis B and questioned the overall childhood vaccination schedule and ingredients that boost some vaccines' potency.
Afghans from the alleged National Guard shooter's community worry about the future
Published: December 5, 2025 02:31
A small community of Afghan immigrants have made Bellingham, Wash., their home. This is where the alleged National Guard shooter lived, leaving resettled Afghans to worry about the future.
After Hurricane Helene, volunteers decide to get certified to help in disasters
Published: December 4, 2025 23:23
Volunteer emergency responders give their time to train just in case they may be needed in a disaster. Meet some of those volunteer responders in our series Here to Help.
Tropical storms and monsoon rains have wreaked havoc across Asia
Published: December 4, 2025 23:03
Tropical storms and monsoon rains have wreaked havoc across Asia in the past week, with the death toll continuing to rise after extreme floods in large parts of Southeast Asia as well as Sri Lanka.
Minnesota responds to Trump rhetoric on Somali immigrants
Published: December 4, 2025 21:54
NPR's Juana Summers speaks with Katelyn Vue, a reporter from Sahan Journal, a news outlet focused on immigrants and people of color in Minnesota, about President Trump's attacks on Somali people.
Elephant seals remember their enemies
https://www.npr.org/2025/12/04/nx-s1-5628414/elephant-seals-remember-their-enemies
Published: December 4, 2025 21:54
Elephant seals don't forget their enemies. We learn about the great beasts' big beefs and why they matter.
FBI arrests suspect from Virginia in Jan. 6 pipe bomb attack
Published: December 4, 2025 21:53
Federal authorities have arrested a Virginia man suspected of placing pipe bombs near the Capitol nearly five years ago, hours before a mob swarmed the building.
Depression is common among police. One cop found relief on the comedy stage
Published: December 4, 2025 21:53
Depression and other mental health issues affect millions of Americans. Police are especially vulnerable, due to the stresses of the job. One officer in Colorado found an outlet doing standup comedy.
Remembering Steve Cropper, guitarist and member of Stax Records' Booker T & the M.G.'s
Published: December 4, 2025 21:48
Steve Cropper, the Booker T. & the MG guitarist, songwriter and producer who was instrumental in the rise of R&B powerhouse Stax Records, died in Nashville at 84.
Signalgate, Venezuala and what's happening at the Pentagon
Published: December 4, 2025 21:45
What's going on at the Pentagon and what does it mean for Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth? NPR's Mary Louise Kelly, Tom Bowman and Quil Lawrence break it down in this excerpt from Sources & Methods.
Former 'Morning Edition' host on his newest venture — a local newspaper
Published: December 4, 2025 21:38
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with former NPR host David Greene who is set to take over LNP, the Pennsylvania newspaper where he was once an intern.
Corruption investigation rocks Ukraine's leadership
https://www.npr.org/2025/12/04/nx-s1-5630531/corruption-investigation-rocks-ukraines-leadership
Published: December 4, 2025 21:38
A corruption scandal in Ukraine hits Volodymyr Zelenskyy's inner circle but not the president himself.
Hong Kongers demand accountability after deadly building fire
Published: December 4, 2025 21:31
Hong Kong's chief executive has created an independent committee to investigate the causes of a deadly apartment blaze, as political pressure and popular frustration mount.
Hegseth risked a U.S. bombing mission in Yemen in March, new report says
Published: December 3, 2025 23:14
A new report says Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth risked a U.S. bombing mission in Yemen back in March when he shared extremely sensitive attack plans on Signal, a publicly available messaging app.
The press corps at the Defense Department has been replaced by far-right outlets
Published: December 3, 2025 23:12
The traditional press corps at the Defense Department has been replaced with an unusual assortment of far right media personalities and outlets. The Pentagon held it's first press briefing for them.
A special dinner helps federal employees recovering from the government shutdown
Published: December 3, 2025 23:11
A non-profit affiliated with Grand Canyon National Park has been hosting free dinners for park employees and those who work in park-dependent businesses, to show they're valued and appreciated.
NATO foreign ministers met in Brussels to talk about the Russian threat
Published: December 3, 2025 23:07
NATO foreign ministers met in Brussels. With no evident progress toward ending Russia's war on Ukraine, European leaders in both NATO and the EU are redoubling efforts to provide military back-up.
Federal agents launch immigration sweep across New Orleans metro area
Published: December 3, 2025 23:03
Homeland Security announced that federal agents began an operation in New Orleans targeting immigrants in the country illegally. It's the latest city to face a widespread immigration crackdown.
Rural Minnesota transit system expands service with driverless vehicles
Published: December 3, 2025 21:36
In rural Minnesota, transportation options can be limited. But a local transit system hopes to change that with the help of a fleet of autonomous vehicles.
What made playwright Tom Stoppard so singular
https://www.npr.org/2025/12/03/nx-s1-5628943/what-made-playwright-tom-stoppard-so-singular
Published: December 3, 2025 21:35
The playwright Tom Stoppard, who penned shows including Arcadia and Travesties and the screenplay for Shakespeare in Love, died last week.
Fuel economy rollback
https://www.npr.org/2025/12/03/nx-s1-5630389/fuel-economy-rollback
Published: December 3, 2025 21:34
The Trump administration is proposing a "reset" to federal fuel economy standards.
The state of childhood vaccination in the U.S.
https://www.npr.org/2025/12/03/nx-s1-5628932/the-state-of-childhood-vaccination-in-the-u-s
Published: December 3, 2025 21:34
With childhood vaccination rates already declining, a vaccine advisory committee to the CDC considers changing the vaccine schedule, including dropping the universal hepatitis B vaccine for newborns.
In the aftermath of tragedy, a customer helped a woman who fainted at her new job
Published: December 3, 2025 21:33
In the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, Emily Vinson started a new job at a pizza place. She fainted on her first day — and a customer came to the rescue.
After two years of war, Israeli weapons makers showcase their new tech
Published: December 3, 2025 21:29
Israel has revealed new technology it deployed in Gaza and other battlefields in the last two years of war, and a laser it will begin to deploy to intercept missiles.
This group of retirees spend their golden years protecting the environment
Published: December 3, 2025 21:25
Some people spend their retirement traveling or playing golf, but the volunteers with Philadelphia's Senior Environment Corps see themselves as watchdogs for the local environment.
Italian pasta could 'disappear' from American supermarket shelves
Published: December 3, 2025 21:24
Americans' most loved Italian food staple could soon double in price or disappear from supermarket shelves following tariffs imposed by the Trump administration that could go into force from January.
Minnesota leaders defend the Somali community after a blistering attack by Trump
Published: December 3, 2025 21:24
After blistering attacks by President Trump on the Somali community in Minnesota, local leaders in Minneapolis and St. Paul are defending Somali-Americans.
Your glitchy video calls may make people mistrust you
https://www.npr.org/2025/12/03/nx-s1-5628360/glitchy-video-calls-zoom-teams-creepy-mistrust
Published: December 3, 2025 16:26
Brief glitches in video calls may seem like no big deal, but new research shows they can have a negative effect on how a person is perceived by the viewer.
50 years after the birth of special education, some fear for its future under Trump
https://www.npr.org/2025/12/03/nx-s1-5591152/trump-special-education-disabilties-schools
Published: December 3, 2025 10:00
The Trump administration has fired, or tried to fire, many of the federal staff members who manage and enforce federal disability law in schools.
A bitter dispute between China and Japan has moved to the cultural front
Published: December 2, 2025 23:10
A bitter dispute between East Asia's biggest powers, China and Japan, has moved to the cultural front. With both sides unwilling to back down, experts say it could be a protracted feud.
The Trump administration fires at least 7 immigration judges in New York
Published: December 2, 2025 23:10
The Trump administration fired immigration judges in New York on Monday. NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Jeremiah Johnson Executive Vice President of the National Association of Immigration Judges.
Remembering Dorothy Vogel, who collected art with her husband on civil servant salaries
Published: December 2, 2025 23:06
Librarian Dorothy Vogel, who, with her late husband Herb, amassed a priceless collection of contemporary art in their one bedroom apartment, died on Nov. 10.
ICE raids have deterred foreign farm workers, but farmers hope to make hiring easier
Published: December 2, 2025 22:51
U.S. farms increasingly depend on foreign workers, but ICE raids have exacerbated the agriculture labor crisis. Some farmers want to make it easier to hire people from abroad using a visa program.
What we know about Russia-Ukraine peace talks at the Kremlin
Published: December 2, 2025 22:50
U.S. envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff visit Moscow to present the Ukraine peace proposal.
Firms that help military vets with their disability claims can charge exorbitant fees
Published: December 2, 2025 22:50
NPR has been following the money behind veterans' disability claims — specifically, for-profit companies that help vets navigate the VA's red tape. Critics of the companies call them "claim sharks."
An artist makes tiny suits of armor for mice
https://www.npr.org/2025/12/02/nx-s1-5529413/an-artist-makes-tiny-suits-of-armor-for-mice
Published: December 2, 2025 22:50
Calgary artist Jeff De Boer has spent decades learning, perfecting, and teaching the art of making suits of armor. For mice.
In Trump country, attention turns to a competitive special election
Published: December 2, 2025 22:44
A special election in what should be a safe seat for Republicans has proven to be more competitive than expected as polls close Tuesday.
The story of two sisters was a standout in the NPR College Podcast Challenge
Published: December 2, 2025 22:32
A standout entry from our NPR College Podcast Challenge was a story about two sisters: One a college junior, the other a soldier in the U.S. Army.
Serious questions remain about September strike on suspected drug traffickers
Published: December 2, 2025 22:20
Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth defends his role in a military strike against suspected drug traffickers in the Carribbean. Members of Congress are demanding more answers.
Denver bison herd helps Indigenous residents connect with their heritage
Published: December 2, 2025 22:12
Since 1914, Denver, Colorado, has maintained a small bison herd in a park outside the city. In recent years, an Indigenous group has slaughtered one annually to feed urban Native people.
Dells donate $6.25 billion to fund investment accounts for millions of children
Published: December 2, 2025 22:12
Michael and Susan Dell are donating $6.25 billion to fund investment accounts for millions of U.S. children.
Pope Leo winds up first foreign trip after mass at site of Beirut blast
Published: December 2, 2025 22:12
The American pope urged peaceful solutions for conflicts around the globe.
Afghans seeking asylum say the dream of reaching the U.S. seems ever further away
Published: December 1, 2025 22:50
Afghans who were in the process of seeking asylum in the United States have had their hopes repeatedly dashed under this Trump administration. In the U.S., they live in fear of ICE detention.
This organization is trying to use AI to reshape American politics
Published: December 1, 2025 22:49
Using artificial intelligence to identify congressional districts where independent candidates could win, an organization called the Independent Center is aiming to disrupt the two-party system.
This man serenades tourists in a Boston park with a taste of their homeland
Published: December 1, 2025 22:37
We meet a man who serenades tourists in a national park in Massachusetts with songs of their homeland in their native language. And he's got a song for almost any nation.
Jamaica rebuilds for resistance after Hurricane Melissa
https://www.npr.org/2025/12/01/nx-s1-5618252/jamaica-rebuilds-for-resistance-after-hurricane-melissa
Published: December 1, 2025 22:36
Hurricane Melissa leveled homes across Jamaica — now the country must figure out how to rebuild smarter before the next monster storm hits.
Alpine ski racer Mikaela Shiffrin qualifies for the upcoming Winter Olympics
Published: December 1, 2025 22:34
Mikaela Shiffrin, a gold medal contender in the upcoming Winter Olympics in Italy is on a tear early in this winter's alpine ski racing season. She's now won all three slalom races.
Does Congress see war crimes in Venezuela?
https://www.npr.org/2025/12/01/nx-s1-5626881/does-congress-see-war-crimes-in-venezuela
Published: December 1, 2025 22:33
Amid reports Pete Hegseth ordered a second strike on a Venezuelan boat, NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Virginia Democratic Sen. Tim Kaine about how Congress is handling oversight of the Pentagon.
Thanksgiving weekend saw the lowest gasoline prices in more than four years
Published: December 1, 2025 22:33
AAA says the average price of gasoline nationwide has dropped to just over $3 per gallon.
Days of our tariffs: The trade war is playing out like a soap opera
Published: December 1, 2025 22:22
The trade war and tariff changes are playing out like a soap opera. So our Planet Money team is checking in on the impacts one life at a time.
The state of the CDC
https://www.npr.org/2025/12/01/nx-s1-5619764/the-state-of-the-cdc
Published: December 1, 2025 22:21
After losing thousands of staffers and facing attacks this year, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is hampered in its ability to protect the public from health problems and emergencies.
As FBI investigation continues, the search for clues in National Guard shooting
Published: December 1, 2025 22:21
As the FBI continues it's investigation in the shooting of two National Guard members last week, the shooting suspect's time in a CIA-backed unit in his native Afghanistan may provide some clues.
Three Austrian nuns are still on the run
https://www.npr.org/2025/12/01/nx-s1-5626741/three-austrian-nuns-are-still-on-the-run
Published: December 1, 2025 21:43
Three elderly Austrian nuns recently fled a nursing home and broke into their former convent. They have rejected an offer to stay in convent if they promise to get off of social media.
Student Podcast: Fry bread's complicated place in Native culture
Published: December 1, 2025 21:43
Fry bread is a popular food in many Native communities — but has a dark history. One student talks to her grandmother about its complicated place in Native culture.
Pope pushes interfaith dialogue in Lebanon, a country once torn by sectarian war
Published: December 1, 2025 21:40
The pope is calling for interfaith harmony in a country still haunted by sectarian divides.
Data centers are thirsty for water. This Nevada city is prepared, at least for now
Published: December 1, 2025 21:40
Outside Reno, Nev., a massive data center campus is being built to support artificial intelligence. The center sits in the nation's driest state and will need billions of gallons of water to operate.
As political winds shift, top chipmaker TSMC looks beyond Taiwan
https://www.npr.org/2025/12/01/nx-s1-5620992/tsmc-chipmaker-expands-beyond-taiwan
Published: December 1, 2025 20:34
The lifeblood of Silicon Valley — advanced microchips — pumps from a science park on Taiwan's west coast, mostly from TSMC, the world's biggest chipmaker. But now the company is looking abroad for places to grow.
From subways to galleries: Miami's Museum of Graffiti traces the appeal of street art
https://www.npr.org/2025/12/01/nx-s1-5615362/miami-museum-graffiti-street-art
Published: December 1, 2025 20:00
A new show at Miami's Museum of Graffiti traces the origins and development of street art. What began in the 1970s with teenagers tagging New York subway cars has grown into a worldwide art movement.
After East Wing demolition, White House tours are back just in time for the holidays
https://www.npr.org/2025/12/01/nx-s1-5626743/white-house-holiday-tours-east-wing
Published: December 1, 2025 18:09
For the first time in three months, the White House is reopening for public tours, just in time for the holidays.
Netanyahu makes a high-stakes bid to end his corruption trial
Published: November 30, 2025 22:13
Israeli PM Netanyahu seeks to end his corruption trial through a presidential pardon while facing new political and public pressure.
Congress steps in as questions mount over who authorized a second strike at sea
Published: November 30, 2025 22:13
Congress is investigating reports that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth ordered a second strike on survivors of a drug-boat attack, putting the legality of the recent U.S. military campaign under scrutiny.
Closed-door MAHA summit offers a glimpse into the administration's evolving health priorities
Published: November 30, 2025 22:13
Dr. Sandro Galea, a distinguished professor in public health and dean of the Washington University School of Public Health, warns that the administration's turn toward alternative medicine risks sidelining science in federal health policy.
Tasmania takes a historic step to repair harm from its past anti-gay laws
Published: November 30, 2025 22:13
Tasmania is launching Australia's first compensation program for men once criminalized under anti-gay laws, raising difficult questions about how to measure and remedy decades of harm.
The Brazilian moms fighting for their children ten years after Zika
Published: November 30, 2025 22:13
When the Zika crisis hit Brazil, women infected with the virus gave birth to babies with a debilitating condition. Some of the moms joined together to build a new life and to push for reparations.
Why some movies grow stale
https://www.npr.org/2025/11/30/nx-s1-5608185/why-some-movies-grow-stale
Published: November 30, 2025 22:13
NPR's Marc Rivers and Mallory Yu revisit the movies that haven't aged well and explore why they fall apart on rewatch.
In a new novel, a dream house becomes an obsession
https://www.npr.org/2025/11/30/nx-s1-5550268/in-a-new-novel-a-dream-house-becomes-an-obsession
Published: November 30, 2025 22:13
In her debut novel, Marisa Kashino tells the story of a woman who goes to extreme lengths to secure her dream home, and becomes a nightmare to everyone around her.
How one attack is reshaping the fight over immigration policy
Published: November 29, 2025 22:00
The aftermath of the D.C. attack has brought tightened security and new immigration limits from the Trump administration.
West Virginia's governor on what the D.C. shooting means for his state
Published: November 29, 2025 22:00
West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey discusses the D.C. shooting that targeted two Guard members from his state.
A Palestinian-American teen freed from Israeli prison comes home needing urgent care
Published: November 29, 2025 22:00
For Mohammed Ibrahim's family, this Thanksgiving was the moment they had been waiting for.
Ukraine begins new negotiations after a sudden shakeup in Kyiv
Published: November 29, 2025 22:00
Negotiations to end the war resume as Ukraine confronts internal turmoil and continued Russian strikes.
In Istanbul, Pope Leo calls for unity between the eastern and western churches
Published: November 29, 2025 22:00
Pope Leo visits Istanbul's Blue Mosque and celebrates mass as he calls for peace and unity among Christians and Muslims.
Why Missouri's redistricting battle matters heading into the midterms
Published: November 29, 2025 22:00
St. Louis Public Radio's Jason Rosenbaum examines whether Missouri Republicans can legally redraw districts mid-decade simply because the state constitution doesn't prohibit it.
Indigenous leaders rewrite their history in 'Tribal Truths'
Published: November 29, 2025 22:00
Rappahannock Chief Anne Richardson and Upper Mattaponi Chief Frank Adams talk about preserving Virginia's Indigenous history and correcting long-held myths on their podcast.
Acclaimed playwright Tom Stoppard dies at 88
https://www.npr.org/2025/11/29/1115745320/acclaimed-playwright-tom-stoppard-dies-at-88
Published: November 29, 2025 17:51
The Czech-born British playwright is known for Arcadia, Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead and The Coast of Utopia. Stoppard also wrote screenplays for Brazil and Shakespeare in Love.
A breast cancer researcher at Harvard loses 1/3 of her staff amid NIH funding cuts
Published: November 28, 2025 21:34
Amid NIH funding delays, clawbacks and uncertainty, a scientist at Harvard who studies breast cancer has lost one third of her lab employees and wonders if she can continue her research experiments.
A new animated film offers a way for kids to learn about contemporary Native culture
Published: November 28, 2025 21:34
This Thanksgiving, a new animated film offers teachers a resource to talk about contemporary Native Americans with their students.
Chloe Zhao's 'Hamnet' tells a story of grief and the healing power of art
Published: November 28, 2025 21:34
Based on Maggie O'Farrell's acclaimed 2020 novel about William Shakespeare and his wife, Agnes, Chloe Zhao's beautiful film Hamnet tells a story of tragedy and the healing power of art.
Nebraska's newest public official is 10-years-old
https://www.npr.org/2025/11/28/nx-s1-5609226/nebraskas-newest-public-official-is-10-years-old
Published: November 28, 2025 21:34
The Kid Governor program is a nationwide initiative that helps teach kids about government by holding elections. Nebraska just elected 10-year-old Charlie Couch as it's first kid governor.
83 years ago, the Cocoanut Grove Nightclub fire changed safety codes and burn care
Published: November 28, 2025 21:34
After more than 80 years, the Cocoanut Grove nightclub fire remains one of the nation's deadliest. Many safety lessons came from the tragedy that claimed more than 500 lives in Boston.
States sue the Trump administration over major homelessness spending cuts
Published: November 28, 2025 21:22
States are suing the Trump administration over its plan to massively cut back long-term housing for homeless people. Advocates say the changes could push more than 100,000 residents onto the streets.
Denmark's 'flexicurity' policies help get people back on their feet
Published: November 28, 2025 21:22
If you lose your job in Denmark, it's not time to scream at the skies quite yet. The government has a unique set of policies called "flexicurity" designed to help get you back on your feet.
Holiday cyber scams are getting more inventive
https://www.npr.org/2025/11/28/nx-s1-5620677/holiday-cyber-scams-are-getting-more-inventive
Published: November 28, 2025 21:21
Hackers are hoping to take advantage of the holiday season, and they're not just stealing money or data.