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No clear winner in New Zealand election, as leaders prepare for weeks of talks

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon, who will lead a caretaker government while negotiations take place, said: "I think everyone's over politics so let's all have a bit of a break for…

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After a successful trip to Uruguay, Pope Leo heads to Argentina

On Sunday, tens of thousands packed the main square in Florida, Uruguay, to watch Pope Leo speak.

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Russell Brand to learn sentence after being found guilty of rape and sexual assault

Comedian Brand faces a "significant" prison sentence, which a London court judge is set to hand down on Monday.

NPR · 4 hrs ago

Climate change is altering the colors we see in the world: an illustrated journey

From Arctic landscapes to insect bodies, climate change is shifting the familiar colors of nature.

NPR · 8 hrs ago

A desert stirs to life: Chile's Atacama erupts in its biggest floral display in decades

El Niño rains have transformed Chile's Atacama Desert into a spectacular sea of color, awakening a fleeting ecosystem of flowers and wildlife in one of the driest places on Earth.

NPR · 8 hrs ago

One air ambulance service rethinks what it takes to practice medicine in the sky

Air medical service comes with high risks, high costs, and staffing struggles. To reduce turnover and serve rural patients, LifeFlight of Maine is putting the needs of healthcare…

NPR · 8 hrs ago

How Gen Z voters helped fuel a blue wave for Democrats

Republicans made gains with young voters in 2024, but in this year's midterms Americans under 30 issued a strong rebuke of President Trump and his party, voting decisively for…

NPR · 9 hrs ago

UFC's Dana White says he will meet with Trump Monday over offer to be White House press secretary

President Donald Trump said Saturday that he has offered the job of White House press secretary to his friend and UFC boss Dana White.

NPR · 11 hrs ago

Homelessness in the U.S. saw its largest drop in more than a decade last year

Homelessness declined after years of record-high levels but it still remains at nearly 700,000. The Trump administration and homeless advocacy groups cite different reasons for the…

NPR · 19 hrs ago

The surprising and often forgotten history of economic populism in Texas

NPR's Rob Schmitz speaks with Austin-based political commentator David Griscom. He authored a book titled The Myth of Red Texas which tells the story of economic populism in Texas.

NPR · 21 hrs ago

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