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Grieving the dead is complicated. Here's how you can help someone experiencing loss
by Michel Martin
Annie Sklaver Orenstein, author of Always a Sibling: The Forgotten Mourner’s Guide to Grief, tells Morning Edition that grief is complicated but there are simple things someone can do for those going through it.
Number of journalists killed in Gaza since Oct. 7 attacks called unprecedented loss
by Michel Martin
At least 64 journalists have been killed in Gaza since Oct. 7. NPR's Michel Martin talks with the president of the nonprofit Committee to Protect Journalists, about the unprecedented loss.
How the watermelon became a symbol of Palestinian resistance
The watermelon has long been a symbol of Palestinian resistance and solidarity. Now the symbol is having a resurgence on social media as the Israel-Hamas war continues.
How young adults in China feel about their dimming economic prospects
by Emily Feng
China's slowing economic growth is putting pressure on citizens in their 20s and 30s. They feel their future won't be as bright as that of their parents.
A vase purchased for $3.99 sold for more than $100,000 at auction
by A Martínez
A person bought a glass vase for $3.99 at a Goodwill in Richmond, Va., and then learned it was crafted by a famous Italian glass designer Carlo Scarpa. At auction, it went for more than $100,000.
Marvel drops Jonathan Majors following assault and harassment conviction
by Anastasia Tsioulcas
Johnathan Majors has been found guilty of misdemeanor assault and harassment. The once rising Hollywood star faces career setbacks as he awaits sentencing.
NPR's John Ruwitch reflects on the changing mood in China
In the first of a series of stories about China, NPR's John Ruwitch examines shifts in public perceptions about the country's economic future.
Muppets from Sesame Workshop help explain opioid addiction to children
by Scott Maucione
Sesame Workshop has new resources for kids affected by the opioid epidemic, featuring videos explaining addiction and treatment. (This first aired on All Things Considered on Dec. 4, 2023.)
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg discusses penalties on Southwest Airlines
by A Martínez
NPR's A Martínez talks with Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg about penalties imposed on Southwest Airlines for a holiday air-travel meltdown last year.
Biden has big plans for chips manufacturing, but there are too few qualified workers
by Asma Khalid
President Biden made big promises to boost semiconductor manufacturing. But there's a problem: There aren't enough qualified workers for the projects.
A brewery and creamery teamed up to make blue cheese beer
by Michel Martin
Maybe you've heard of beer cheese, but what about blue cheese beer? Oregon brewery Crux Fermentation Project teamed up with Rogue Creamery to take on the challenge.
Florida GOP suspends chairman and calls for resignation amid rape allegation
The Florida Republican Party has suspended its chairman and called for his resignation as police investigate a rape accusation against him. Christian Ziegler denies wrongdoing.
U.S. Sen. Chris Van Hollen on border security and aid to Israel and Ukraine
by Michel Martin
NPR's Michel Martin asks Democratic U.S. Sen. Chris Van Hollen of Maryland about the negotiations by Democrats and Republicans over border security and aid for Israel and Ukraine.