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Business Fourth graders ask whether kids or adults have it better as part of NPR challenge Who's got it better in life, kids or adults? A group of fourth-graders in New Jersey did some serious reporting on this topic and sent us their findings as a part of NPR's Student Podcast Challenge. Janet W. Lee
Politics Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and border czar Tom Homan begin talks over ICE surge Border czar Tom Homan met with Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz Tuesday. Homan takes over from Border Patrol Chief Greg Bovino, overseeing ICE operations in the state. Do things look any different on the ground? Brian Bakst
Winter is tough on people still living in RVs after Helene in Asheville, N.C. In Asheville, N.C., hundreds of people still live in RV's 16 months after Hurricane Helene, and staying warm in freezing temperatures is a challenge. Gerard Albert III
National Italian officials voice outrage at the presence of U.S. ICE agents at the 2026 Olympics U.S. Homeland Security agents provided security support at past Olympics. But after violence by ICE agents in Minneapolis, some Italian officials say an ICE unit is unwelcome in Milan Cortina. Brian Mann
Can local police arrest ICE if they violate someone’s civil rights? What are police officers able to do when confronting potential civil rights violations by federal agents? Libby Denkmann
Health A CrossFit-like race is booming in Asia, and young people are driving the surge Demand for fitness activities and new workout trends is surging across Asia, turning health and wellness into a multi-billion-dollar business. Stephanie Yang
World EU signs 'mother of all deals' to boost trade with India The European Union has signed what India's prime minister has called "the mother of all deals" to boost trade with India. For Europe, the move seeks to hedge against its unpredictable ties to the U.S. Rob Schmitz
Music 'KPop Demon Hunters' HUNTR/X conquer the charts and claim their destiny The band Huntr/x from the hit Netflix film KPop Demon Hunters went from a group no one had ever heard of to one of the biggest pop acts of 2025, including five Grammy nominations. Jonaki Mehta
Food Could publicly owned stores help prevent grocery deserts in Seattle? In the wake of Kroger closing a Fred Meyer store in Lake City last October, Washington lawmakers are introducing bills to help neighborhoods recover from losing a grocery. Ruby de Luna
National What Tom Homan's leadership might mean in Minneapolis NPR's Scott Detrow talks with Caitlin Dickerson of The Atlantic about Tom Homan's career in law enforcement, and what she thinks his arrival in Minneapolis will mean for the immigration crackdown. Sarah Handel