As fireworks light the sky and crowds count down together, communities around the globe welcome 2026.(Image credit: Izhar Khan)
A bumpy snailfish, Andean mouse opossum and ancient sea cow were just some of the many species described in 2025. (Image credit: Alex Boersma)
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…
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The flu is spreading rapidly across the U.S. this season, and it is expected to get worse. And, protests have erupted across Iran over the…
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…
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.(Image…
Tariffs, inflation, and other federal policies have battered U.S. farmers' bottom lines. Now many farmers say the expiration of federal health care subsidies will make…
One of the earliest mentions of New Year's resolutions appeared in a Boston newspaper in 1813. But the practice itself can be traced back to…
At a neighborhood park, a young boy noticed Natalie's young foster daughter using a walker. His reaction left Natalie with an unexpected feeling of hope…
