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Politics

Politics chat: Election Day in Texas, California, New Jersey and New York City

by Domenico Montanaro, Ayesha Rascoe

5 min

Politics chat: Election Day in Texas, California, New Jersey and New York City

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Law

Supreme Court to hear challenges to Trump's tariffs

by Ayesha Rascoe

5 min

Supreme Court to hear challenges to Trump's tariffs

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Sports

Los Angeles Dodgers defeat Toronto Blue Jays to become World Series champions

by Steve Futterman

3 min

Los Angeles Dodgers defeat Toronto Blue Jays to become World Series champions

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Politics

Former President Obama is rallying support for Democrats in local races

by Sarah McCammon

4 min

Former President Obama is rallying support for Democrats in local races

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Music Interviews

Post-rock band Tortoise discuss 'Touch,' their first album in almost a decade

by Ayesha Rascoe, Dave Mistich

5 min

Post-rock band Tortoise discuss 'Touch,' their first album in almost a decade

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Author Interviews

A new cookbook shows what to do with old bread using recipes from peasant traditions

by Deena Prichep

3 min

A new cookbook shows what to do with old bread using recipes from peasant traditions

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Sunday Puzzle

Sunday Puzzle: Popular TV shows

by Will Shortz

6 min

Sunday Puzzle: 11022025

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Music

AI artist makes debut on Billboard radio chat

by Ayesha Rascoe

1 min

AI artist makes debut on Billboard radio chat

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Author Interviews

Oyinkan Braithwaite discusses her novel 'Cursed Daughters'

by Ayesha Rascoe

8 min

Oyinkan Braithwaite discusses her novel 'Cursed Daughters'

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National

SNAP benefits have now been halted. Food banks across the country are stepping up

by Ayesha Rascoe

5 min

SNAP benefits have now been halted. Food banks across the country are stepping up

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Politics

California voters weigh in on redrawing the state's Congressional map

by Ashley Lopez

5 min

California voters weigh in on redrawing the state’s Congressional map

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Politics

New Jersey and Virginia's races will be powered by the soaring cost of electricity

by Scott Horsley, Ayesha Rascoe

4 min

New Jersey and Virginia's races will be powered by the soaring cost of electricity

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Business

'Ghost jobs' are everywhere — here's how to avoid falling for them

by Ayesha Rascoe

4 min

'Ghost jobs' are everywhere — here's how to avoid falling for them

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Sports

Meet the Norwegian Olympic superstar who trains in the quiet anonymity of Utah

by Nathaniel Herz

5 min

Meet the Norwegian Olympic superstar who trains in the quiet anonymity of Utah

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Music

A Chicago music subculture is taking off... in London

by Tracy Kawalik

3 min

A Chicago music subculture is taking off... in London

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Population Shift

The declining population will make it even harder to care for elders

by Kristin Wright, Marisa Peñaloza

7 min

CAREGIVER POPULATION DECLINE

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Movie Interviews

Journalist Lynsey Addario discusses her documentary 'Love+War'

by Ayesha Rascoe

8 min

Journalist Lynsey Addario discusses her documentary 'Love+War'

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Politics

Politics chat: Election Day in Texas, California, New Jersey and New York City

Law

Supreme Court to hear challenges to Trump's tariffs

Sports

Los Angeles Dodgers defeat Toronto Blue Jays to become World Series champions

Politics

Former President Obama is rallying support for Democrats in local races

Music Interviews

Post-rock band Tortoise discuss 'Touch,' their first album in almost a decade

Author Interviews

A new cookbook shows what to do with old bread using recipes from peasant traditions

Sunday Puzzle

Sunday Puzzle: 11022025

Music

AI artist makes debut on Billboard radio chat

Author Interviews

Oyinkan Braithwaite discusses her novel 'Cursed Daughters'

National

SNAP benefits have now been halted. Food banks across the country are stepping up

Politics

California voters weigh in on redrawing the state’s Congressional map

Politics

New Jersey and Virginia's races will be powered by the soaring cost of electricity

Business

'Ghost jobs' are everywhere — here's how to avoid falling for them

Sports

Meet the Norwegian Olympic superstar who trains in the quiet anonymity of Utah

Music

A Chicago music subculture is taking off... in London

Population Shift

CAREGIVER POPULATION DECLINE

Movie Interviews

Journalist Lynsey Addario discusses her documentary 'Love+War'

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