How to dismantle democracy: Lessons aspiring autocrats may take from Hungary's Orban
Many Hungarians are worried about Prime Minister Victor Orban's concentration of power and moves to ban protests.
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The Brave Souls take on icy waters in this College Podcast Challenge entry
A group called the "Brave Souls" plunge into icy river waters each week -- a podcast about them is a finalist in NPR's College Podcast Challenge.
Unpacking the latest controversy surrounding Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth continues to find himself in controversy. He shared details with his wife and brother minutes after being updated on the Yemen strikes by a senior military official.
The Justice Department and Google battle over how to fix a search engine monopoly
After a federal judge ruled that Google had a monopoly on the search market, the tech giant and the government are in court to debate penalties. One possible result: forcing Google to spin off Chrome.
'I'm praying to him today': Nancy Pelosi remembers Pope Francis
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Speaker of the House Emerita Nancy Pelosi about her experiences meeting Pope Francis and his legacy.
The horse-racing industry needs workers on visas. Employers hope to still get them
Employers in the horse-racing industry rely heavily on workers with H-2B visas and are closely watching changes as they brace for staffing needs next season.
'Andor' and 'You' are back this week, along with a new Amy Sherman-Palladino show
Andor, featuring Diego Luna's charismatic performance as a rebel operative, has come at a perfect moment. And You brings Penn Badgley back for a fifth and final season.
DHL will stop shipping packages over $800 to U.S. customers due to new customs rules
The shipping company's temporary new policy comes as President Trump continues to upend U.S. global trade policy.
Pope Francis is remembered around the world as the Vatican plans for what's next
The pope's death at age 88 ends a 12-year papacy that began with the historic resignation of Francis' predecessor in 2013. Now a period of mourning begins along with a process to select a new pope.