In fall 2026, geopolitical shifts impact US lives. Gas prices soar: $6.50 in PA, $6+ in IA, and $9+ in AK.
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Amit Biligiri explores memory in his podcast, “What Happens to Memories?”, winning NPR's Student Podcast Challenge.
José Díaz, 85, cherished a promise from his grand-nephew, Arístides Fernandez-Garcia, to deliver a beloved cap.
Cora Walsh's podcast, "Dyslexia and MEE," won NPR's Student Podcast Challenge, sharing her journey with dyslexia.
Relying on USPS for mail-in ballots close to Election Day poses risks due to late postmarks, risking vote rejection.
The Trump administration invests $100M in STEM education for U.S. citizens amid research funding cutbacks.
Colleges are launching new degree programs like influencing, AI, and health sciences to attract students seeking fresh career paths.
When women in states with total abortion bans need medical care, many travel to Pennsylvania — and a single executive order has stood between them and potential legal jeopardy. Now, that protection is at the center of Pennsylvania's 2026 governor's race, with real consequences for patients, doctors, and families across the region.
After 10 months at sea, sailors from the USS Lincoln reunite with families, marking a heartwarming homecoming.
Religion touches nearly every corner of public life — from courtrooms in Australia to city halls in New York to podcasts examining faith, democracy, and technology. Religion News Service has gathered a wide-ranging set of stories and conversations that reflect how religious questions are shaping news across the globe this week.