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Shoppers are playing a large part in the continued growth of the U.S. economy
The U.S. economy grew more slowly than expected in the first three months of the year, according to new Commerce Department figures released Thursday.
Elon Musk expected to begin mass Twitter layoffs
NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with Washington Post technology reporter Will Oremus about layoffs at Twitter and the implications for people who use the platform.
Sen. Rick Scott gives closing arguments for the GOP ahead of the midterm elections
NPR's Steve Inskeep asks U.S. Senator Rick Scott of Florida, chair of the National Republican Senatorial Committee, for the GOP's closing argument to voters ahead of the midterm elections.
Natalia Lafourcade's newest album has been a long time coming
by A Martínez
NPR's A Martinez talks to singer-songwriter Natalia Lafourcade about her new album, heartbreak and caring for your inner garden.
Pennsylvania State House candidate describes threats against him
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Pennsylvania state House candidate Richard Ringer of Uniontown, Pa. about being the target of threats and violence.
Updates on three New York cases against former President Trump
by Andrea Bernstein
Andrea Bernstein brings us the latest developments in three of the myriad legal cases against former President Trump.
Football great and Hall of Fame punter Ray Guy has died at 72
Often considered the greatest punter in football history, Ray Guy died Nov. 3 at the age of 72.
'Good Night Oppy' is the feel good space film you need
"Good Night Oppy" is a charming documentary that tells the story of Opportunity, the Mars rover that was supposed to last just 90 days, but instead kept going, sending back data for almost 15 years.
What changed one Iranian woman's mind on the protests in her country
by Peter Kenyon
Like many in Iran, one woman describes how she never thought of taking part in protests until now - despite the intensifying government crackdown.
Afghans are worried about winter hardships amid a tanking economy
by Arezou Rezvani
With a collapsed economy and growing unemployment, many Afghans who've never needed assistance are standing in food lines and worrying about how they'll survive the winter.
A man reflects on his six decade long marriage after his wife's passing
A husband remembers his wife and their 62 years together.
How rising interest rates affect your day to day
by Chris Arnold
The fed raised interest rates again this week by 3/4 of a percent, and mortgage rates have seen their biggest jump in 40 years. Borrowing on credit cards, and car loans is also going up.
These two omicron subvariants could be the source of another COVID surge
by Rob Stein
Two subvariants that have emerged from the soup of Omicron offspring are among the most adept at evading immunity. They appear poised to become dominant in the U.S. and could fuel a new surge.