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Recent rulings have sparked hopes that Hong Kong will soon legalize same-sex marriage
by Cindy Sui
Hong Kong's LGBTQ community is cautiously optimistic that the government will legalize same-sex marriage following landmark rulings in favor of granting gay and lesbian couples more rights.
Exploding rockets and asteroid findings: This year in space news
by Geoff Brumfiel
From Elon's giant rocket explosions to asteroid sample returns, we round up the news from a big year off-world.
The nation's last official lighthouse keeper retires this week
by Tovia Smith
For 20 years, Sally Snowman has kept watch over Boston Light, which first illuminated Boston Harbor in 1716. She's the country's last Coast Guard lighthouse keeper and is retiring at the end of 2023.
Student journalists are covering campus tension over conflict in the Middle East
by Aubri Juhasz
The conflict in the Middle East has led to demonstrations, backlash and even violence on college campuses. For student journalists, it's likely the biggest story they've ever covered.
Getting into the kitchen with an Indigenous chef who uses North American ingredients
by Elizabeth Caldwell
Cooking with ingredients that are original to this country is a passion for some indigenous chefs. We get into the kitchen with one of them.
If you're trying to come up with New Year's resolutions, here's some inspiration
Do you have your New Year's Resolution yet? No pressure, but if you want to set a goal for 2024, NPR's Life Kit has published a list of 50 ideas from past episodes.
Concern grows over infectious disease outbreaks in Gaza
by Ari Daniel
The war between Israel and Hamas has devastated Gaza's health infrastructure and overwhelmed the remaining hospitals. Health professionals are growing concerned about infectious disease outbreaks.
Fighting increases between U.S. forces and Iran-backed militias
by Ruth Sherlock
Tensions are rising in the Middle East as Iran-backed militias from Yemen to Iraq to Syria to Lebanon exchange fire with U.S. and Israeli forces.
The girl who defied Hitler
In an election year, what does it mean to stand up against your own peers for what you think is right? We look to the story of a young German girl and a movement that defied Hitler.
How AI is already impacting jobs in the U.S.
Whether or not artificial intelligence is coming for your job, it's almost certain to change it. Here's how Americans are dealing with AI at work.
Energy Department gets pushback for efficiency standards to reduce greenhouse gases
by Jeff Brady
The Biden administration is updating efficiency standards for many consumer products to help meet the country's climate goals. Many are getting pushback.