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The Trump administration pauses wind projects off New England, New York and Virginia - 2025-12-22T12:09:42-05:00
An Interior Department statement did not detail the national security risks. It's the administration's latest pus to hobble offshore wind and limit renewable energy sources.

DOJ releases more Epstein files. And, immigration court 'no-shows' surged, NPR finds - 2025-12-22T07:50:10-05:00
The DOJ has released more files related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. And, NPR finds a rise in the number of immigrants without legal status who aren't showing up to immigration court.

'Music makes everything better': A Texas doctor spins vinyl to give patients relief - 2025-12-22T06:00:00-05:00
A palliative care doctor in Austin says listening to vinyl music can lift heavy moments for families and patients receiving end-of-life care.

How systemic failures turn state mental hospitals into prisons - 2025-12-22T05:00:00-05:00
The share of people with severe mental illness in state psychiatric hospitals accused of serious crimes has risen steeply. The shift has all but halted the possibility of care before a catastrophic crisis.

Here are some of the NPR stories that had a big impact in 2025 - 2025-12-22T05:00:00-05:00
A sampling of the stories NPR staff believe made some of the deepest ripples this year — reminders of what rigorous, compassionate journalism can do, and why the work remains as urgent as ever.

The DOGE mindset is still central to the Trump administration's agenda as 2025 ends - 2025-12-22T05:00:00-05:00
The Department of Government Efficiency effort was one of the most consequential and controversial – if not entirely successful – changes the Trump administration made in 2025.

Can Americans learn to love tiny, cheap kei cars? - 2025-12-22T05:00:00-05:00
President Trump recently embraced kei cars, tiny vehicles that are popular in Asia but hard to get in the U.S. Kei car enthusiasts are delighted — but doubt whether much will change.

How President Trump reshaped capitalism in 2025 - 2025-12-22T05:00:00-05:00
His policies are picking winners and losers — and blurring the lines between business and government.

Some patients face hurdles getting HIV prevention drugs. Here's what to know - 2025-12-22T05:00:00-05:00
A daily preventive pill can be invaluable for people at risk for HIV. But some doctors don't know much about prescribing them. And billing headaches are common. Here's how to overcome those hurdles.

NPR analysis shows skyrocketing number of 'no-shows' in immigration court - 2025-12-22T05:00:00-05:00
More immigrants are not showing up for their mandatory immigration court hearings compared to prior years, an NPR analysis shows, allowing the government to order their immediate deportation.