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Shopping for pricy ACA health plans? Some cheaper options come with trade-offs - 2025-12-21T12:48:40-05:00
Without a fix from Congress, costs for many people who buy health care on the Affordable Care Act marketplace have gone up. Here's what's to know about cheaper choices — and pitfalls to be aware of.

Cartagena's iconic horse carriages give way to electric buggies - 2025-12-21T09:48:01-05:00
Cartagena, Colombia, is set to ban its iconic horse-drawn carriages, replacing them with electric buggies — a move dividing the historic city over tradition, tourism, and animal welfare.

New Orleans musicians share their favorite Christmas songs, from bounce to blues - 2025-12-21T08:10:37-05:00
Rosemary Westwood from member station WWNO asked a few of New Orlean's favorite musicians about the songs they like to listen to around Christmas.

On winter's coldest days, this classic Kashmiri coat offers warmth — and wisdom - 2025-12-21T07:26:25-05:00
In Kashmir, December 21 is said to mark the start of the 40 harshest days of winter. A woolen robe called a pheran is key to keeping warm — and a reminder of how to face and overcome hardships.

A radio station in Amsterdam is a lifeline for Sudan. After USAID cuts, it's faltering - 2025-12-21T06:00:00-05:00
Budget cuts threaten the future of Amsterdam-based Radio Dabanga, which has served as an information lifeline for Sudanese people about their war-torn country.

9 killed, 10 wounded in South African pub shooting - 2025-12-21T05:57:57-05:00
Authorities report that nine people have died and at least 10 others are injured after a shooting at a South African pub. The incident occurred early Sunday in Bekkersdal, west of Johannesburg.

'Congress is in a coma.' Former lawmakers sound alarm on health of the House - 2025-12-21T05:00:00-05:00
Congress is wrapping up the year without a lot of legislative accomplishments under its belt and a growing list of lawmakers who are retiring. Former members say the challenges on Capitol Hill have been brewing for a long time.

Russia says talks on US peace plan for Ukraine 'are proceeding constructively' - 2025-12-21T03:20:28-05:00
A Kremlin envoy says peace talks in Florida on a U.S.-proposed plan to end the war in Ukraine are proceeding constructively, after U.S. meetings with Ukrainian and European officials in Berlin.

Apple, Google tell workers on visas to avoid leaving the U.S. amid Trump immigration crackdown - 2025-12-20T19:03:04-05:00
With months-long consulate and embassy delays being reported, the two tech companies say staying put in the U.S. right now could prevent workers from getting stranded in their home countries.

University of Alabama suspends student magazines amid DEI crackdown - 2025-12-20T17:30:53-05:00
Kendal Wright, editor in chief of the University of Alabama's Nineteen Fifty-Six magazine, reacts to the suspension of two student publications amid a federal crackdown on campus DEI policies.