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Difficult times in agriculture are making it tough for the next generation of farmers

Oct 19, 2026

Many farmers across the U.S. are reaching retirement age. But lately, increasing volatility and sky-high prices in agriculture are making it tough for the next generation to take over.

Noah Adams, longtime host of NPR's All Things Considered, has died

Oct 18, 2026

One of NPR's most gifted storytellers, his soft voice and vivid writing helped define the network's sound for a generation of Americans.

Weddings are expensive. How about a grocery store cake?

Oct 17, 2026

About a third of couples are willing to save money on cake and dessert, according to the wedding-planning site Zola.

What this bankruptcy says about AI startups

Oct 16, 2026

Character.AI collected millions of users, making it a very appealing acquisition. Google took a unique route to "acquiring" it, hiring away its founders and licensing its technology. Now Character.AI is ...

Inside the race between Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos for control of outer space

Oct 15, 2026

The Atlantic writer Josh Tyrangiel says Musk and Bezos each want to colonize the moon, mine its resources and launch thousands more satellites. He says their only real competition is each other.

Social Security benefits to get a boost. And, Hasan Piker defends his rhetoric

Oct 15, 2026

Social Security benefits are set to get a boost to offset rising consumer prices. And, streamer Hasan Piker says the GOP's "guilt-by-association politics" won't drag Democrats down in the midterms.

Inflation sizzled in September — and Social Security benefits will get a boost

Oct 14, 2026

Consumer prices in September jumped 3.7% from a year ago. The Social Security Administration said benefits will increase next year to help keep pace with the rising cost of living.

VIDEO: The skincare sample is free. What happens next can cost thousands

Oct 14, 2026

For years, customers have complained of aggressive sales tactics and charges at mall skincare stores. NPR investigated the business that connects many of them.

The skincare scheme that led to consumer complaints, lawsuits and a federal investigation

Oct 14, 2026

Free samples, high-pressure pitches and $50,000 bills: An NPR investigation reveals how a network of mall skincare stores systematically targeted older adults and people with disabilities across the U.S.

CNN, MS NOW and Politico prevail against White House — for now

Oct 14, 2026

A federal judge ruled late Tuesday that President Trump cannot ban news organizations from covering him at the White House because he does not like the nature of their coverage - at least, not until the ...