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These Australian twins have gone viral after speaking in synch
by William Troop
Meet Bridgette and Paula Powers, identical twins who speak in synch and dedicate themselves to animal conservation.
Out today: The good news and bad news about inflation
by Scott Horsley
Inflation cooled less than expected in September. Consumer prices were up 2.4% from 2024. The government announced that Social Security recipients will get a cost of living increase of 2.5% in 2025.
What to expect in the WNBA finals between the New York Liberty and the Minnesota Lynx
by Ari Shapiro
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with David Dennis Jr. of ESPN's Andscape to preview the WNBA finals between the New York Liberty and the Minnesota Lynx.
Colorado ski town celebrates after local mountain is forever protected from mining
Crested Butte, Colo., has lived with the threat of a huge open pit mine for 50 years. It's now officially rejected, and a street dance and community hike close the door on long held anxiety.
People under Israeli siege plea for help in Gaza, U.S. says conditions 'must change'
by Aya Batrawy
Critical aid lifelines have been cut to north Gaza as Israeli forces besiege the area and order hospitals shut, prompting U.S. concerns about Israel's endless military operations there.
Up to 40% of the U.S. food supply ends up in landfills. An app wants to change that
Tons of expired food ends up in landfills. An Uber-style app is helping one non-profit redirect excess food to people who need it.
What we know about the tornadoes that accompanied Hurricane Milton
by Alejandra Borunda
Dozens of tornados touched down ahead of Hurricane Milton making landfill. They aren't uncommon but there were a lot. While climate change can influence hurricanes, the link with tornados isn't there.
Residents of Cancer Alley have fewer protections against environmental discrimination
People who live in one of the nation's most toxic areas for air pollution -- known as Cancer Alley -- have lost the ability to sue for protection from environmental racism.
Tennis great Rafael Nadal announces upcoming retirement
by Scott Detrow
NPR's Scott Detrow talks with Ava Wallace of The Washington Post about Rafael Nadal's career. The tennis star announced he will retire in November.
A veteran meteorologist explains why Hurricane Milton made him emotional on air
by Kathryn Fink
NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with longtime Florida meteorologist John Morales, who got emotional while reporting on Milton prior to the hurricane making landfall.