U.S. street drug deaths keep dropping, but some Western states see deadly overdose surge
Researchers say some structural changes in treating addiction are helping, including wider access to overdose reversing medication.
A new report shows how close American households are to the financial edge
In 2024, nearly half of U.S. households did not earn enough to cover their necessities.
U.S. strikes Iran again. And, DOJ charges Google staffer over Polymarket trades
The U.S. says it has struck Iran again as peace talks continue to end the conflict. And, the federal government…
Trump pledged to house 6,000 homeless vets. His budget funds zero
Veteran groups hoped a Trump executive order would supercharge housing for homeless vets. That hasn't happened, and veterans' advocates want…
Trick or spice? How the ‘nutmeg’ came to dominate the soccer world
Nutmeg commonly spices up a holiday season eggnog. It's also one of the most sought-after trick moves in soccer.
An Ohio pastor-turned-lawmaker backs a Charlie Kirk American Heritage Act for schools
The bill says it would permit the teaching of the positive impact of Judeo-Christian values in U.S. history. Opponents say…
These swing voters are adding high gas prices into their political calculations
As part of NPR's Swing Shift project checking in with swing voters, these Americans are split on who is to…
Trump wants a gas tax holiday. There’s a much bigger problem looming
Suspending the federal gasoline tax could save drivers up to 18.4 cents per gallon. But it would drain the fund…
History’s playbook for taming the beast of inflation
Gas. Meat. Flights. Houses. The cost of living is up. Inflation is rearing its head again. And as it rises…