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Scientists are raising the alarm about Trump's deep sea mining executive order
President Trump signed an executive order aimed at making it easier for companies to mine the ocean floor. Scientists and environmentalists worry it could harm an ecosystem we don't know much about.
Being kind is good for your health, research shows
by Maria Godoy
Volunteering doesn't just benefit the people you are helping. It also improves your own health. Research shows people who do things for others have better brain and heart health.
Jimmy Carter and Biden's relationship goes back decades
by Lexie Schapitl
One of the first sitting senators to endorse Jimmy Carter's run for office in 1976 was a young upstart from Delaware named Joe Biden. We explore the relationship between the two men over the years.
A power blackout in Puerto Rico has left most of the island in the dark
by Ailsa Chang
Early Tuesday morning, almost the entire island of Puerto Rico was hit with a blackout, leaving more than a million people without power. Officials are warning it could take days to restore.
'8 Nights of Shred': A Colorado artist infuses Hanukkah with mountain culture
In Steamboat Springs, Colo., a local artist made a menorah for Hanukkah from recycled snowboards. It's not the first time he has been inspired to infuse the holiday with a little mountain culture.
A look back at actress Linda Lavin's long career — on-screen and off
by Isabella Gomez Sarmiento
Linda Lavin, the Tony Award-winning actress best known for her role as a single mom and waitress in the TV sitcom "Alice," has died. She was 87.
Syrian refugees in Istanbul debate whether to stay or return home
Syrian refugees in Turkey are considering whether to return home following the ouster of Syrian dictator, Bashar al-Assad. But many remain worried about their country's future.
The stock market had a great 2024. What will next year bring?
by Maria Aspan
Investors are watching the Fed, the AI boom, and President-elect Donald Trump's promised economic policies.
Congressional lawmakers almost got a pay bump this year. Then it crashed and burned
by Barbara Sprunt
The Constitution allows members of Congress to determine their pay -- but fear of political blowback for giving themselves a raise has resulted in no cost of living increases in nearly 15 years.
Lessons from a challenging year: How a runner navigated a cancer diagnosis
by Juana Summers
NPR's Juana Summers speaks with writer and runner Ali Feller, host of the podcast Ali on the Run, about strategies she's used to get through a challenging year.
With fears about the future, some Syrian women find comfort in beauty parlors
by Diaa Hadid
In Damascus beauty parlors, Syrian women hope looking good will help them feel better about a future they fear.
Meet the new animal species discovered in 2024
by Jonathan Lambert
A cute fuzzy beetle, a sea squirt that looks like a cross between a panda and a zebra, and a piranha-like fish that's vegetarian: These are just a few of the new species formally identified in 2024.
Why the streaming release of 'Wicked' surprised NPR's film critic
by Bob Mondello
Not even six weeks into its record-breaking run in theaters, Wicked is available for home viewing starting Dec. 31. Film critic Bob Mondello explains how theatrical releases have changed over time.