A year later, Florida businesses say the state's immigration law dealt a huge blow
Florida passed in 2023 one of the strictest immigration laws in the country, and now businesses struggle to find workers in several sectors of the economy
After the Dobbs decision, birth rates are up in states with abortion ban states
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Caitlin Myers, co-author of a study that shows that births have increased in states that have abortion bans.
South African Paralympic gold medalist who killed his girlfriend will soon be freed
In South Africa, former Paralympic champion Oscar Pistorius is to be freed from jail on parole, nearly 11 years on after murdering his former girlfriend.
Ski patrollers unionize as housing prices soar at resorts
Ski patrol has long been seen as fun, seasonal job. But it's also vital to the multibillion dollar ski industry, and now patrollers are unionizing in the face of astronomical resort housing prices.
This year saw more prescribed fires than ever before
A top strategy for preventing catastrophic wildfires is periodically burning forests under controlled conditions. The U.S. Forest Service conducted more "prescribed" fires than ever this year.
How an Oklahoma DA and a local tribe worked together to combat gang violence
When gang violence escalated in one East Oklahoma town, the district attorney had to work with the local tribe to bring the situation under control.
Has online shopping become too easy? How companies get you to buy before thinking
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with The Atlantic's Amanda Mull about the convenience of online shopping and how it can lead to buying things you don't really need or want.
An updated version of the play 'Roe' shows in states with abortion bans
The play Roe, based on the Supreme Court case, was recently performed in Louisiana, where abortion is now severely restricted.
Hamas has released 24 hostages
Hamas freed 24 hostages taken during the Oct. 7 attack on Israel in which about1,200 people were killed. Thirteen were part of a prisoner-hostage swap deal. The others were a surprise development.
Bumbleberry pie: The story behind the legendary improvised dessert
A busload of hungry tourists and a restaurant kitchen with a near-empty pantry: What could have been a disaster turned into an improvised recipe that's been pleasing crowds for nearly six decades.
The history of Taiwan's turkey dish
Turkey isn't a Thanksgiving dish on Taiwan: it's a common topping over rice. Turkey became big in Taiwan, which has a lot to do with the U.S.
Minnesota aims to stop separating mothers in prison from their newborn babies
A woman who gives birth in jail or prison typically is separated from her baby within hours or days. Minnesota now lets some moms stay out of prison and at home with their new babies.