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For Baltimore-area residents, bridge collapse means longer commutes and uncertain prospects
by Laurel Wamsley
The Key Bridge collapse is upending life for countless people in the Chesapeake region. Residents say it's not just infrastructure — it's their identity as people who live close to the water.
Encore: At The Museum of Broadway, people learn what it takes to make a show
by Jeff Lunden
The Museum of Broadway in New York has lots of history and is also an interactive attraction where you can step inside a set or learn what it takes to make a show.
One economist's argument for heat safety regulations
As California considers new heat safety regulations for indoor workers one economist argues that it would be a win-win for both employees and their employers.
Gas prices are lower than when Russia invaded Ukraine
by Camila Domonoske
Gas prices are now lower than when Russia invaded Ukraine in February and are expected to fall even further, a likely relief to many stretching their savings during the holiday season.
U.S. employers add 263,000 jobs in November
by Scott Horsley
U.S. employers added 263,000 jobs in November. A Labor Department report shows wages are climbing quickly, which is good for workers but could complicate efforts to curb inflation.
The meaning of dread and how to manage it
by Marielle Segarra
NPR's Life Kit host Marielle Segarra speaks with Saleem Reshamwala, the host of "The Dread Project," about the meaning of dread and exercises to help manage it.
Abortion funds navigate a new legal reality post-Roe
by Katia Riddle
It's been almost six months since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade. Since then, abortion funds, which help people pay for the procedure, have had to navigate a new legal reality.
100 years ago, 'Carol of the Bells' came to America — from Ukraine
"Carol of the Bells" is a Christmas staple in the U.S., but it was written by a Ukrainian composer and first came to the U.S. 100 years ago — when Ukrainians were fighting for freedom.
California doesn't have enough bilingual worksite inspectors
by Farida Romero
California has shockingly few certified bilingual worksite inspectors for an estimated 3.4 million workers who speak limited English. The shortage leaves many of these workers less protected.
Georgia's U.S. Senate general runoff election begins its final weekend of voting
by Sam Gringlas
Georgia's crucial U.S. Senate general runoff election goes into its final weekend of voting.
What's in store for the World Cup's Round of 16
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks to ESPN host and analyst Luis Miguel Echegaray about the latest round of matches in the World Cup and what to expect from the U.S. team Saturday.
Tamales stuffed with pork, chicken — even strawberries — star at this festival
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Juan Carlos Barajas, culinary director of the Indio International Tamale Festival happening in California's Coachella Valley.
Pong was released by Atari 50 years ago
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Allan Alcorn, the creator of Pong, about how the game impacted the industry and his life. Pong was released by Atari 50 years ago.