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Here are the best books of 2024, according to 'Fresh Air' critic ... - NPR
Dec 10, 2024 · This year, our Fresh Air book critic highlights alternative history, suspense, satire — and some of the most extraordinary letters ever written. Here are Maureen Corrigan's 10 best books of …
Why some are accusing Trump of manipulating stock markets
Apr 10, 2025 · Sens. Adam Schiff and Ruben Gallego have asked for "an urgent inquiry" into whether President Trump or others engaged in insider trading on advanced knowledge of his tariff policy …
Bruce's Beach will be sold back to LA County for $20 million : NPR
Jan 4, 2023 · The return of the property was hailed as a step toward righting the wrongs inflicted by systemic racism. Now, the parties say, the $20 million sale will help restore some of the wealth …
The U.S. just produced its last penny : NPR
May 22, 2025 · After 232 years, the United States has produced its last penny in a cost-cutting move. The last one was minted in Philadelphia Wednesday.
Teen who lost half her brain when very young shows the power of
Mar 22, 2023 · Mora Leeb was 9 months old when surgeons removed half her brain. Now 15, she plays soccer and tells jokes. Scientists say Mora is an extreme example of a process known as brain …
House votes to kill U.S. funding for NPR and PBS : NPR
Jun 12, 2025 · The U.S. House voted Thursday on a rescission bill to claw back money for foreign aid programs, along with the next two years of funding for the public media system. The measure now …
No Kings day: A recap of the mass anti-Trump protests : NPR
Oct 19, 2025 · Organizers said some 2,600 protests were planned in the U.S. on Saturday. The protests were largely peaceful, as demonstrators united in their stated aim to safeguard the country's …
The truth about teens, social media and the mental health crisis
Apr 25, 2023 · A striking decline in teen mental health has coincided with the rise of smartphones and social media. Is social media causing the mental health challenges? Finally, research can answer …