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• 'Up First' nominated for best podcast in 2026 Golden Globes

  For the first time, the Golden Globes will give an award for the best podcast, and Morning Edition's companion podcast, "Up First," is among the inaugural nominees.

  Dec 09, 2025 at 1:43 am

• Americans facing unaffordable healthcare costs if ACA subsidies end share concerns

  Millions of Americans could see their healthcare costs skyrocket if the ACA subsidies aren't extended. NPR spoke with residents of New Jersey, Virginia and Georgia about their concerns.

  Dec 08, 2025 at 1:46 am

• Gen Z turns the quarter-zip into TikTok's coolest menswear staple

  Gen Z guys are making the once-humble quarter-zip the newest breakout star on TikTok, turning the classic pullover into a buzzy fashion trend that's suddenly everywhere.

  Dec 05, 2025 at 1:57 am

• More consumers are using AI tools to help them shop

  Artificial intelligence is changing how people shop, with consumers using AI tools, like Google's Gemini and Open AI's Chat GPT, to research items and find the best deals.

  Dec 01, 2025 at 2:01 am

• The real origin of the holiday classic 'Jingle Bells'

  Claims that Jingle Bells started as a Thanksgiving song are making the rounds online again. So, how did the holiday classic actually come to life?

  Nov 26, 2025 at 2:02 am

• Democrats point fingers and share their dissent ahead of vote to end the shutdown

  After a breakaway faction of Democratic senators supported a deal to end the government shutdown, some in the party expressed their discontent.

  Nov 12, 2025 at 1:42 am

• Democrats sweep key races across the country

  Democrats celebrated major victories in key races across the country Tuesday night, winning gubernatorial races in Virginia and New Jersey, as well as New York City's closely watched mayoral race.

  Nov 05, 2025 at 3:32 am

• SNAP recipients share their fear and confusion after shutdown cuts off benefits

  As many states rush to fill the gaps left by the shutdown-related pause in food assistance benefits, SNAP recipients express anxiety and confusion.

  Nov 03, 2025 at 1:52 am

• With SNAP benefits at risk, U.S. food banks prepare for surge in need

  With millions of Americans at risk of losing access to their federal food benefits Saturday, food banks across the country are finding ways to help those in need.

  Oct 31, 2025 at 3:47 am

• Time for an interstellar flyby! Meet 3i/ATLAS, a very old comet

  Scientists are observing the skies as the comet 3i/ATLAS makes a close flyby of Earth.

  Oct 29, 2025 at 1:17 pm