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How a fox skull shape conquers the snow
NewsResearch explains how foxes hunting mice can plunge down into the snow at high speeds without injuring their poor little snouts.
Congressional lawmakers almost got a pay bump this year. Then it crashed and burned
NewsLawmakers on Capitol Hill haven't had a pay increase since 2009, representing a 31% decline in their salary when adjusted for inflation.
The 'Beyoncé Bowl' halftime show was a massive hit for Netflix. The football was too
NewsNetflix says more than 200 countries tuned into the "Beyoncé Bowl" and its two NFL games. We may just be starting to learn what that ultimately means for the future of television and sports media.
Minn. Democratic party chair says his wins could help nationally after loss to Trump
NewsKen Martin helped turn around the Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party's finances and secure a streak of statewide wins for the party over 18 years. Now, he wants to do the same thing for the Democratic National Committee.
100-plus cities in the U.S. banned homeless camping this year. But will it work?
NewsThe burst of new laws follows a landmark Supreme Court ruling and reflects public frustration with record-high homelessness. But advocates say fines and jail time will only make the problem worse.
With Trump's return, these House Democrats look for influence outside of Washington
NewsTwo moderate House Democrats with national security backgrounds came to Congress in the first Trump era. Now they're running for governor, in races that could be a referendum on Trump's second term.
Inside a secret Ukrainian drone command post, where Russian soldiers are seen as prey
NewsNPR visits a secret drone command center near the front lines in eastern Ukraine, where crews are using remote-controlled aircraft to hunt Russian soldiers on the battlefield.
2023 was extremely hot. Then came 2024
NewsIt's looking like 2024 will be the hottest year since record-keeping began, unseating 2023 for the top spot. Climate change is playing a role, and scientists say it was even hotter than expected.
How to protect yourself from AI scams this holiday season
NewsGenerative AI is making it easier for fraudsters to dupe people, now more than ever. Protect yourself from scams this holiday season with these five tips.
How Chappell Roan's producer Dan Nigro crafts pop hits for a new generation
NewsWorking with artists like Chappell Roan and Olivia Rodrigo to distill their personalities and voices into distinctive and personal songs, Nigro has established himself as a producer adept at making pop hits for a new generation.
Forget what you think you know about fruitcake
NewsFor generations of Americans, making fun of fruitcake has been a holiday tradition. But a Canadian pastry chef and master food preserver would like us to reconsider our assumptions.
House panel releases report on sexual misconduct allegations against Matt Gaetz
NewsAmong other accusations, the committee found Gaetz engaged in sexual activity with a 17-year-old girl and used or possessed illegal drugs on multiple occasions. Gaetz fiercely denied the allegations.
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Holiday special: Julia Louis Dreyfus, Morgan Neville, ‘Messiah’
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Rickey Henderson remembrance, film reviews
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