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'The Nutcracker' isn't just a cozy classic. It helps ballet companies pay the bills
About half of the revenue for American ballet companies each year comes from the cozy seasonal favorite "The Nutcracker." Since COVID, they have become even more dependent on those sugarplum fairies.
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What cuts to research under Trump have meant for science in 2025
Trump administration officials say changes to federal agencies engaged in science were made in the interests of better science that benefits more Americans. Many scientists we spoke with disagree.
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Bari Weiss halts '60 Minutes' story, sparking an outrage
CBS' new editor-in-chief spiked a 60 Minutes story shortly before it was to air, leading to concerns about whether the network and its owners are bowing to the Trump administration.
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22 attorneys general have sued the Trump administration over CFPB funding
Twenty-two attorneys general have sued the Trump administration over funding for the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. The consumer watchdog agency is close to running out of money.
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Trump's second term marks a significant departure from his first term, analysts say
President Trump's first year of foreign policy in his second term surprised many — for a lot of different reasons.
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Army command structure changes driven by Trump-era priorities and bid for efficiency
The Army is creating a command that will oversee planning and operations for the Americas and the Caribbean, with an emphasis on the nation's borders.
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Inside a Darfur refugee camp, there is so much need and a little bit of hope
NPR's Juana Summers talks with Bob Kitchen of the International Rescue Committee about his recent trip to Darfur, what he witnessed at a refugee camp there, and what the needs are.
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NPR Student Podcast Challenge: Why many Jewish families order Chinese on Christmas
It's a tradition for many Jewish families: Chinese takeout on Christmas. How did this happen? A group of New York City high schoolers shared their reporting with NPR's Student Podcast Challenge.
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Limiting migration led to 1.6 million losing legal status in 2025
The Trump administration has stripped legal status from 1.6 million immigrants in 11 months. It's the largest removal of deportation protections for legal migrants in U.S. history.
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GLP-1s don't always work for weight loss. Researchers are trying to figure out why
GLP-1 weight loss drugs have transformed obesity treatment, but not everyone loses lots of weight. Researchers say figuring out why is the key to the future of this treatment method.
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NPR's U.S. travel guide
NPR's staff traveled a lot in 2025. Here are some places and events we thought you might want to check out.
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'Congress is in a coma': Former members sound alarm on health of the House
Congress ends the year with a thin list of legislative accomplishments and a growing number of retirements. Former lawmakers say the problems now plaguing Capitol Hill have been years in the making.