What Stranger Things gets right about wormholes
The final episode of fifth season of the Netflix series Stranger Things is out this week, and the...
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Photos: The world welcomes the new year
As fireworks light the sky and crowds count down together, communities around the globe welcome 2026.
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Meet five new species discovered in 2025
A bumpy snailfish, Andean mouse opossum and ancient sea cow were just some of the many species...
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What to know about Nick Shirley, the YouTuber alleging daycare fraud in Minnesota
Shirley is a 23-year-old self-described “independent YouTube journalist” who made prank videos in high school before pivoting to politics. He participated in a White House roundtable in October.
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Greetings from Vienna, where an imperial palace hosts a holiday market for all
Far-Flung Postcards is a weekly series in which NPR’s international team shares moments from...
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Why flu cases are surging this season. And, protests erupt in Iran over the economy
The flu is spreading rapidly across the U.S. this season, and it is expected to get worse. And,...
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Out with the mayo: How Ukrainians reclaim holiday food
For many people from former Soviet countries, New Year’s is a big holiday feast time. A Ukrainian restaurant in Washington gives NPR a taste of what’s on the menu.
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His brother’s mental illness isolated his family. Now he’s helping other caregivers
When it comes to serious mental illness, family caregivers are crucial partners. But often, they must fend for themselves. A new solution offers them support.
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Farmers are about to pay a lot more for health insurance
Tariffs, inflation, and other federal policies have battered U.S. farmers’ bottom lines. Now...
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Why do we make New Year’s resolutions? A brief history of a long tradition
One of the earliest mentions of New Year’s resolutions appeared in a Boston newspaper in...
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