Here’s why the other 48 states care who’s governor of Virginia and New Jersey
As the first statewide tests of a new political reality, Virginia and New Jersey send a signal early in a presidential term — much as Iowa and New Hampshire do in a presidential campaign.
NYC taxi drivers enter day 11 of hunger strike for medallion debt relief
A group of New York City taxi drivers have been on a hunger strike for debt relief. NPR’s Michel Martin speaks with union leader Bhairavi Desai about the strike.
Why marigolds, or cempasúchil, are the iconic flower of Día de los Muertos
The Day of the Dead is deeply rooted in pre-Hispanic Aztec rituals blended with Roman Catholic traditions. But many of the indigenous symbols remain, including the vibrant and fragrant marigold.
John Deere and union reach tentative agreement but strike continues for now
Under the new offer, union workers at the farm equipment maker Deere & Co. would get immediate 10% raises, but a strike that began Oct. 14 will go on while workers study the agreement before a vote.
The Northern Lights could be visible from Oregon to New York this Halloween
Parts of the northern U.S., including Maryland, Illinois and Nevada, might get a Halloween treat: auroras from a massive solar flare. Usually, the northern lights are hard to see at lower latitudes.
Children are 40 percent of Afghan refugees. Nonprofits are tasked to find them homes
Scott Simon speaks with Krish O’Mara Vignarajah, president and CEO of Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service, about how her organization helps Afghan refugee children resettle in the U.S.
James Michael Tyler, who played Gunther on ‘Friends,’ dies at 59
Tyler was the most frequently recurring guest star over the 10-year run of Friends, playing the shy barista Gunther.
Jay Black, lead singer of pop group The Americans, dies at 82
The singer of Jay and the Americans was known as the voice in 1960s hits including “This Magic Moment” and “Come a Little Bit Closer.”
The fatal shooting of Halyna Hutchins is prompting calls to ban real guns from sets
It isn’t the first gun death on a set, but Hutchins’ shooting has refocused attention on the safe use of firearms by the entertainment world and raised the question of whether they should be banned.
An Indiana town is wooing new residents with on-demand grandparents
The small city of Greensburg, Ind., wants to grow, and is offering incentives for people to move in: cash, a YMCA membership — and grandparents on demand.
Ahmaud Arbery muralist turns to Brunswick history
Marvin Weeks memorialized Ahmaud Arbery in a mural after he was killed while jogging in 2020. His latest work delves into Brunswick, Georgia’s history with a focus on race relations.
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