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Next U.S. census will have new boxes for 'Middle Eastern or North African,' 'Latino'
by Hansi Lo Wang
Biden officials approved proposals for the U.S. census and federal surveys to change how Latinos are asked about their race and ethnicity and to add a checkbox for "Middle Eastern or North African."
Here's what Nelson Mandela ate on Christmas, according to his former chef
by Kate Bartlett
It's been 10 years since South Africa's first democratically elected president died. Nelson Mandela's former chef describes how how the anti-apartheid icon liked to spend Christmas Day.
A Venezuelan family celebrates Christmas from Utah with traditional dish of hallacas
by Ciara Hulet
A Venezuelan family in Utah prepares hallacas, a traditional Christmas dish and reflect the bittersweet nature of the holiday for migrants who've found peace and stability in the U.S. but miss home.
How to do a financial reset
by Marielle Segarra
The Great Money Reset author Jill Schlesinger says if you're considering a reset, it helps to crunch the numbers, see what your finances look like, what might be possible for you and when.
Brenda Lee talks about her new Billboard Hot 100 hit — which came out 65 years ago
by Scott Detrow
Earlier this month, Brenda Lee's "Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree" topped the Billboard Hot 100 chart, 65 years after its release. We revisit her conversation with NPR's Scott Detrow.
The next steps now that Illinois has abolished cash bail
by Mawa Iqbal
There's been years of debate over cash bail and its impact on the justice system and people who have to pay cash to stay out of jail before trial. Illinois became the first state to ban the practice.
The Christmas Truce of 1914: the day the guns fell silent
The Christmas Truce has become the stuff of legend. On a frozen Christmas Eve in 1914 during World War I, the guns briefly fell silent.
For the first time in more than a century, Ukrainians celebrate Christmas on Dec 25
For the first time in more than a century, Ukrainians are celebrating Christmas on Dec. 25. Ukraine used to observe the holiday next month like Russia. Now, they believe their future lies in the west.
The toll the war in Gaza has taken on the West Bank economy
The war in Gaza has taken a huge toll on the West Bank economy. Businesses have closed, tens of thousands can't work in Israel and analysts warn a continued decline could spark more violence.
A man forgot his shirt for an interview — a stranger gave him the one off his back
About 15 years ago, Oliver Muensterer had to travel a few hours away for an important job interview. While getting ready, he realized he forgot his dress shirt.
Big wins and legal battles: How unions old and new did in 2023
Established labor unions won big at the bargaining table in 2023, but newly-formed unions remained mired in legal battles with companies who continue to fight their existence.
The poinsettia's complicated history
Renewed interest in the poinsettia's colonialist roots have led to some people calling the flower by its native name.
A new push for hockey neck guards
In the New Year, both the NHL and NCAA will discuss making neck guards for hockey players mandatory. That's after the death of hockey players injured in games the last two years.