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New year brings new cuts to federal food aid in more than a dozen states
Backed by the Trump administration, more than a dozen states are moving to ban candy and snack foods from SNAP food assistance programs in 2026.
Published on 2 days, 23 hours ago
Minnesota Somali community bears brunt of Trump administration policies
Unsubstantiated claims about fraud at child care centers run by Somali residents have prompted a federal probe and a White House announcement that federal funds for day cares nationwide will pause.
Published on 2 days, 23 hours ago
Why 2025 was a not-so-fabulous year for Las Vegas tourism
NPR's Daniel Estrin talks to Slate's Luke Winkie about his reporting on tourism to Las Vegas. Winkie calls it "America's most-flailing destination city."
Published on 2 days, 23 hours ago
Los Angeles wildfire survivors band together to reduce rebuilding costs
A year after the LA fires, some people who lost their homes are trying to bring down the price of rebuilding by buying services and goods together.
Published on 2 days, 23 hours ago
Opinion: The best gift we can give the departed is to keep their sparkle alive
Christmastime is full of joy, sure, but also full of bittersweetness from nostalgia and loss. NPR's Scott Simon details a holiday encounter in his kitchen with a wise man in a red suit.
Published on 1 week, 3 days ago
These salamanders supercool themselves to handle the snow
Blue spotted salamanders can supercool themselves so they can walk over ice and snow during their spring migrations.
Published on 1 week, 3 days ago
Conversations bridge Public Health and MAHA
Leaders in public health and MAHA have different views on how to improve Americans' health and often talk past each other. A new podcast helps them talk directly.
Published on 1 week, 3 days ago
A new study links the psychological benefits of swearing
A new study in the journal 'American Psychologist' links swearing to "state disinhibition," a psychological state where you're less likely to hold back.
Published on 1 week, 3 days ago
How the U.S. has changed its approach to foreign aid this year
This year saw the dismantling of USAID, the United States' premier aid agency. What was the impact and what does the future of U.S. foreign aid look like in the health realm?
Published on 1 week, 3 days ago
Ian McEwan discusses his new novel, 'What We Can Know'
In the future, Britain is partly submerged by rising seas. What do people remember of the past? NPR's Scott Simon talks to author Ian McEwan about his novel, "What We Can Know."
Published on 1 week, 3 days ago