New DNA evidence rewrites long-told stories of people in ancient Pompeii from ABC
When a volcanic eruption buried the ancient city of Pompeii, the last desperate moments of its citizens were preserved for centuriesRead More
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Immigrant rights groups ready to challenge President-elect Trump’s policies from NPR Sergio Martínez-Beltrán
Civil and immigration rights groups say they are better prepared this time for potential Trump border policies. But they also expressed disappointment with Democrats on immigration issues. (Image credit: Win McNamee) Read More
How the 1874 Freedman’s Bank collapse connects to economic disparities we see today from NPR Tonya Mosley
In Savings and Trust, historian Justene Hill Edwards tells the story of the Freedman’s Bank. Created for formerly enslaved people following the Civil War, its collapse cost depositors millions. Read More
Your instincts on how to fight insomnia are probably wrong from NPR Andee Tagle
When people can’t sleep, they tend to take extreme measures to correct the issue. But that only makes sleep problems worse, say experts. Here are 5 bad habits to avoid when recovering from poor sleep. (Image credit: Shirley Chong for NPR) Read More
The Fed cuts interest rates — but Trump’s election could make things trickier from NPR Scott Horsley
The Federal Reserve cut interest rates by a quarter percentage point. How much further rates fall could depend on how President-elect Trump approaches his second term. (Image credit: Anna Moneymaker) Read More
Trump’s win could accelerate the privatization of Medicare from NPR Stephanie Armour
The former president’s pending return to the White House could alter the very nature of Medicare, the nearly 60-year-old federal health care program. (Image credit: Jenny Kane) Read More
White House advisor Neera Tanden faces Hatch Act complaint over tweets from NPR Bill Chappell
In 2021, Tanden was nominated to lead the Office of Management and Budget, but she withdrew her nomination after coming under fire from members of Congress. (Image credit: Win McNamee) Read More
With Trump’s win, Elon Musk stands to benefit from NPR Dara Kerr
The billionaire businessman has spent weeks campaigning relentlessly for Donald Trump. That dedication could lead to major benefits for him and his companies. (Image credit: Anna Moneymaker) Read More
Putin congratulates Trump and says he’s ‘ready’ to engage in dialogue from NPR Charles Maynes
Russian President Vladimir Putin has congratulated Donald Trump on his election victory, saying he is ready to engage with the United States. (Image credit: Maxim Shipenkov) Read More
David McCormick ousts Democratic incumbent Bob Casey to win Pennsylvania Senate race from NPR Susan Davis
With McCormick’s victory, Republicans have expanded their Senate majority in the next Congress to 53 seats, with two races still to be called. (Image credit: Anna Moneymaker) Read More