How the threat of war is unifying people in Pakistan
Pakistanis remain on their toes amid tensions with India. But the threat of war is unifying people in a country where many have become disenchanted with their civilian and military leadership.
A gas utility fought to keep two Colorado towns hooked on fossil fuels
When two Colorado mountain towns considered steps to transition local homes and businesses away from fossil fuels, they ran into a powerful opponent: their local gas utility.
Colorado Supreme Court bars Trump from the state's primary ballot
The Colorado Supreme Court has barred former President Trump from the state's primary ballot, citing a Constitution clause that disqualifies candidates from office who've engaged in insurrection.
Debate continues over changing the Florida state bird
For decades, there's been an effort to change the state bird of Florida — now a mockingbird — to something a little more unique to the state. But pushback has been long and intense.
Looking for an eco-friendly substitute for wrapping paper? Consider furoshiki
Furoshiki, the Japanese tradition of wrapping objects in cloth to cover or transport them, is becoming more popular as a more eco-friendly way to wrap presents without wasting paper.
Mr. Chow talks about his restaurant empire, art and family history
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Michael Chow, also known as Mr. Chow, about his restaurant empire, his art and his family history.
Acts of generosity — like giving gifts — brings happiness, research shows
Research shows that acts of generosity, like gift-giving, are contagious and increase happiness. Giving and receiving are also fundamental for good relationships.
Why 2023 has been such an unusual and tragic year for wildfires
Unusual and tragic are two words that might describe the 2023 wildfire season which experts say might end up being a game changer for U.S. fire policy.
How Arab-Jewish communities are coping with the war in Gaza
Mixed, Arab-Jewish communities are a rarity in Israel. And since the Hamas attacks of Oct. 7 and the ensuing war in Gaza, they've been under pressure.
The U.S. is joining a taskforce to protect ships from Houthi attacks in the Red Sea
The U.S. will be part of a task force to protect ships in the Red Sea from Houthi attacks launched from Yemen. The threat has forced some shipping companies to avoid the area altogether.
Google to pay $700 million to settle a lawsuit over how it runs its app store
Google has agreed to pay $700 million to settle a lawsuit brought by dozens of states over how the company operates its app store.