New year, new pygmy hippo: A naming poll for this Virginia zoo baby is underway
Moo Deng and Haggis are joined by another slick, round supreme on the scene. Fans of the new baby can cast their vote to name her until New Year’s Eve, with the winning name announced the next day.
A sea turtle plagued by ‘bubble butt’ condition is helped by a 3D printer
“Bubble butt” can leave turtles struggling to swim normally — or unable to submerge at all. A 3D-printed harness can help.
Trump asks the Supreme Court to delay the start of the TikTok ban
President-elect Donald Trump asked the Supreme Court on Friday to pause the potential TikTok ban from going into effect until his administration can pursue a “political resolution” to the issue.
The number of homeless people in the U.S. has jumped to another record high
The annual count of homeless people in the U.S. showed a record high, with more than 770,000 people living in shelters or outside early this year.
Luigi Mangione’s legal strategy
Questions are swirling about the legal strategy around Luigi Mangione’s criminal charges. His attorney is among those questioning the fairness, arguing that he won’t get a fair trial.
How to navigate gift returns and regifting this holiday season
Etiquette experts weigh in on what to do with that ugly sweater you got for the holidays.
100-plus cities in the U.S. banned homeless camping this year. But will it work?
The burst of new laws follows a landmark Supreme Court ruling and reflects public frustration with record-high homelessness. But advocates say fines and jail time will only make the problem worse.
Operation Lone Star takes toll on National Guard troops tasked with enforcing it
Operation Lone Star is intended to deter illegal migration. It’s also taking a toll on some of the Texas National Guardsmen tasked with enforcing it.
Students can be charged with a felony for threatening violence under Tennessee laws
Students threatening mass violence at school can be charged with a felony, under new laws in Tennessee. This has put law enforcement at odds with school officials.
2024 brought more dramatic changes in abortion rights across the U.S.
It’s been more than two years since the Supreme Court overturned a federal right to abortion and gave the issue to the states. 2025 could be the year states start battling each other in court.
What would it mean for the U.S. to end birthright citizenship?
NPR’s Michel Martin talks about birthright citizenship with Julia Gelatt of the Migration Policy Institute.
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