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A man looks at the departures board at Newark Liberty International Airport in New Jersey on Friday, the first day of FAA-mandated flight reductions.

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2025 government shutdown

What to do if your flight gets canceled because of the government shutdown

The FAA is cutting 10% of air traffic at 40 of the nation's busiest airports, canceling hundreds of flights and creating uncertainty for many more passengers. Here's what to do if you're one of them.
In this photo provided by the Malacanang Presidential Communications Office, damaged homes beside Mananga Bridge in Talisay, Cebu Province, central Philippines on Friday Nov. 7, 2025 after Typhoon Kalmaegi devastated the province and claimed lives.

In this photo provided by the Malacanang Presidential Communications Office, damaged homes beside Mananga Bridge in Talisay, Cebu Province, central Philippines on Friday Nov. 7, 2025 after Typhoon Kalmaegi devastated the province and claimed lives. Malacanang Presidential Communications Office/AP hide caption

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Asia

Nearly a million people evacuate as Super Typhoon Fung-wong threatens the Philippines

Super Typhoon Fung-wong, the biggest storm to threaten the Philippines this year, started battering the country's northeastern coast ahead of landfall on Sunday.
A view of the destroyed Shujaiya neighborhood on the outskirts of Gaza City, from an Israeli military outpost in northern Gaza, on Wednesday.

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Perspective

Middle East conflict

An NPR reporter's journey into Gaza, for the first time since the war began

NPR Mideast correspondent Daniel Estrin has entered the Gaza Strip for the first time since the war began, but Israel still requires a military escort.

A journalist's journey to Gaza's front line

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Julie Miller helps deliver frozen turkeys ahead of Thanksgiving. She is one of several volunteers helping the ABCD Allston/Brighton Neighborhood Opportunity Center in Boston. Demand there has spiked since SNAP benefits have lapsed, and some people looking for food assistance have to wait two weeks for help.

Julie Miller helps deliver frozen turkeys ahead of Thanksgiving. She is one of several volunteers helping the ABCD Allston/Brighton Neighborhood Opportunity Center in Boston. Demand there has spiked since SNAP benefits have lapsed, and some people looking for food assistance have to wait two weeks for help. Tovia Smith/NPR hide caption

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2025 government shutdown

As millions of Americans struggle with SNAP lapses, food banks are swamped with demand

At one food pantry in Boston, the spike in demand means there's now a two-week wait for some to receive food, stressing needy families as well as pantry staff.

As millions of Americans struggle with SNAP lapses, food banks are swamped with demand

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An air traffic control tower rises above Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, one of the 40 major airports nationwide targeted for Federal Aviation Administration flight reductions..

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National

The FAA's air traffic reductions are taking effect. Here's what to know

Airlines are canceling hundreds of flights to comply with the FAA's order. But there are still questions about the plan, which the agency says will keep the skies safe during the government shutdown.

What to know about the FAA's air traffic reductions

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WATCH

Watch Leon Thomas perform from his Grammy nominated album in our Tiny Desk Concert

With his sophomore album, MUTT, Thomas has planted his flag as the most exciting artist in R&B music today.
Anti-Defamation League CEO Jonathan Greenblatt speaks onstage ADL's Never Is Now at Javits Center on March 03 in New York City.

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National

ADL creates new 'Mamdani Monitor' project to track his administration policies

After the Anti-Defamation League announced its scrutiny of Zohran Mamdani, the mayor-elect told reporters, "I take the issue of antisemitism incredibly seriously."

Anti-Defamation League says it will start an initiative to track new NYC mayor

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Announcer Bob Trumpy, circa 1981.

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Opinion

Simon Says

Remembering Bob Trumpy — NFL great, broadcaster, and life-saver

Bob Trumpy has died. While he leaves a fine legacy as a Cincinnati sportscaster, his best moment might have been the two hours he spoke with a desperate and depressed woman who called into his show.

Essay 11-8-25

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A collage of photos showing a crane moving a shipping container off a tall stack of containers, a couch at a furniture store and an upholstered chair on display.

Furniture prices for living rooms, dining rooms and kitchens has grown 25% since February 2020. Getty Images/Emily Bogle/NPR hide caption

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Cost of Living

What's happening with furniture prices? A tale of $399 couches and tariffs

Competition, whether from overseas rivals or second-hand goods, has kept the price of furniture relatively low. New tariffs may boost U.S. makers — and raise prices.

High prices are making new furniture a tough sell

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All Songs Considered

New Music Friday: The best albums out Nov. 7

Mavis Staples. Young Miko. A jaw-dropping project from Rosalía. NPR Music's Stephen Thompson is joined by Alt.Latino's Anamaria Sayre and Liz Felix from WYEP in Pittsburgh to discuss their favorite new albums out Nov. 7.

New Music Friday: The best albums out Nov. 7

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In this photo illustration, a ChatGPT Atlas browser logo is seen displayed on a smartphone with an Open AI logo in the background.

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Technology

OpenAI's new web browser has ChatGPT baked in. That's raising some privacy questions

The Atlas browser can act as your "agent" online, doing tasks like shopping or booking tickets. But that gives it access to a lot of personal information.

OPENAI'S NEW BROWSER

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Christy Martin demonstrates some of her boxing moves that helped her win championships throughout her career.

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Movies

Boxer Christy Martin faced violence in and out of the ring. A new biopic tells her story

In the 1990s, Christy Martin was considered the most exciting and successful female boxer. Her story is the basis of the new biopic Christy. We caught up with Martin at a gym in downtown Los Angeles.

Sydney Sweeney stars as boxer Christy Martin, who faced violence in and out of the ring

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