Chicago Catholics react to the news of Pope Leo X1V
Pope Leo XIV, the first American to lead the Catholic church, grew up in the Chicago area and Catholics in Chicago are overjoyed.
Sour cherry, pistachio and masa: Here are the predicted food trends of 2025
Trend watchers predict that some of the foods and flavors of 2025 will include sour cherry, pistachio, and masa, the corn-based dough that's been a Central American staple for centuries.
How Trump can end the war in Ukraine, according to a former ambassador
NPR's Andrew Limbong speaks with Michael McFaul, former U.S. Ambassador to Russia, about his recent piece in Foreign Affairs, "How Trump Can End the War in Ukraine."
Abandoned farmland is having a profound impact on ecosystems in Europe
Farmland is being abandoned across Europe as it's difficult to make a living. Some ecologist fear that some plant and species will lose ground but some hope that other species may fill in the gaps.
Could 2025 be another game changing year for Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies?
Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies surged in 2024 with Bitcoin trading above $100,000 for the first time ever in December.
A plan to kill thousands of invasive owls has left activists divided
This summer, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service approved a plan to kill thousands of invasive barred owls in the Pacific Northwest. A lawsuit may hold up broader implementation.
How Jimmy Carter made a lasting impact on mental health policy in the U.S.
From legislation passed as he was leaving office to decades of fighting stigma, Jimmy Carter made a lasting impact on how mental health is treated and thought of in this country.
A Hindu cookbook writer challenges notions about Indian food
Mashed blood, dried squirrel, spicy fish eggs: A writer from an oppressed Hindu caste publishes a cookbook that he hopes will shatter the notion of a mostly vegetarian India.
A father talks about losing his 18-year-old son in the New Orleans attack
Kareem Badawi just finished his first semester at the University of Alabama, where was studying engineering. His father Belal Badawi says he was an 18 year old full of life.
New Orleans attacker was a military veteran and supporter of ISIS, FBI says
In New Orleans, the investigation continues into the background of Texas man who drove a truck down Bourbon Street killing at least 15 and injuring dozens of others.
This is the day Amazon's 'return to office' policy takes effect
All of Amazon's office staff must return to the office five days a week. During the pandemic, Amazon let managers choose how many days corporate employees would work in the office.
What we know about the Las Vegas Cybertruck explosion
Wednesday morning in Las Vegas, a Tesla Cybertruck pulled up to the glass doors of the Trump Hotel and exploded.