Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey discusses Democratic efforts to resist Trump policies
Many Democrats feel anxious about the state of democracy and the economy. NPR asks Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey about what Democrats are doing to fight back.
Golan Heights villagers say homes were raided during Israeli security operations
Villagers in Syria's Golan Heights have told NPR that Israeli troops have raided their homes and confiscated weapons. Israel says its military operation in the area is to ensure border security.
Trump wants to address homelessness by working with states to ban street camping
President-elect Trump wants to overhaul how the U.S. manages record-high homelessness. It could shift billions in federal funding away from housing and toward drug addiction programs.
GOP spoilers could derail Johnson's plans to be reelected House speaker
A new GOP-controlled Congress is set to be sworn in Friday, and then members will elect a speaker. Mike Johnson got a key endorsement for his reelection bid from President-elect Donald Trump.
Who is responsible when man-made debris falls from space and injures someone?
NPR's Leila Fadel talks to Marlon Sorge of The Aerospace Corporation, which researches space debris issues including who is responsible when man-made objects fall from space.
Researchers looked into how some bats made long distance migrations easier
Long distance migrations can take a lot out of energy, but one kind of bat has found some assistance. (Story aired on All Things Considered on Jan. 2, 2025.)
The 'Planet Money' team examines where ZIP Codes came from
The humble ZIP Code shows up in all kinds of surprising places. Planet Money looks at how it was born, how it transformed the mail and talks to one researcher who argues that it's gone too far.
Foodies listen up! Here are the predicted food trends for 2025
Trend watchers predict some of the foods and flavors of 2025 will include sour cherry, pistachio and masa, the corn-based dough that's a Central American staple. (Story aired on ATC on Jan. 2, 2025.)
Morning news brief
New Orleans' Bourbon Street reopens as the attack investigation goes on. Congress readies for a House speaker vote. Golan Heights villagers say homes were raided during an Israeli security operation.
With fears about the future, some Syrian women find comfort in beauty parlors
In Damascus beauty parlors, Syrian women hope looking good will help them feel better about a future they fear. (Story aired on ATC on Dec. 31, 2024.)
Dress codes for high-end restaurants may not be as strict as you think they are
Many restaurants -- even the high-end ones -- are ditching dress codes for diners.
Chief Justice John Roberts issues his annual year-end report
Legal analyst Sarah Isgur speaks with NPR's Steve Inskeep about Justice John Roberts' end-of-year review of the federal judiciary, in which he says that the courts' independence is under threat.