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Nike will lay off workers as part of $2-billion cost-cutting plan
The company slashed its sales forecast and said it plans to cut up to $2 billion in costs over three years. Slowing sales in China are a big reason why.
NPR NewsNPR NewsParty bosses fall in Japan's worst political corruption scandal in decades
Japan's governing Liberal Democratic Party replaced two of its top executives as part of a purge related to investigations into alleged political slush funds.
NPR NewsBiden expands pardons for marijuana possession and grants clemency to 11
President Biden commuted the sentences for 11 individuals serving time for nonviolent drug offenses. He also expanded pardons for the offense of simple marijuana possession and use under federal law.
NPR NewsUp First briefing: Gaza deaths top 20,000; Colorado Supreme Court Justices threatened
More than 20,000 people have died in Gaza, according to the Health Ministry. Violent rhetoric increased online following the Colorado Supreme Court decision to bar Trump from the 2024 primary ballot.
NPR NewsNews quiz resolutions: What should our favorite newsmakers aim to do in 2024?
Human, animal and artificially intelligent celebrities have New Year's resolutions, too. If you know (or can guess) what those resolutions could be, you might close out the year with an 11/11.
NPR NewsMore patients are losing their doctors – and their trust in the primary care system
In Rhode Island, safety-net clinics are under new pressures as clinicians retire or burn out. Patients report that it's harder to find care, and they're losing connections to familiar doctors.
NPR NewsHow do you find delicious treats in the snow? Ask the reindeer
Reindeer have to dig for food in dark, snowy conditions during winter. Their vision is adapted to make that task less challenging.
NPR NewsThese were the top animal stories on NPR in 2023, including a snake on the plane
This year, animals made their marks with encounters that ranged from sad to creepy to cute.
NPR NewsCongress passed so few laws this year that we explained them all in 1,000 words.
Lawmakers didn't have a very productive year, but they did manage to pass 27 pieces of legislation. Here's what the laws accomplish.
NPR NewsMicrosoft CEO Satya Nadella discusses the promise and potential perils of AI
NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella about the opportunities and potential dangers of artificial intelligence.
NPR NewsDespite backlash, Masha Gessen says comparing Gaza to a Nazi-era ghetto is necessary
Journalist Masha Gessen talks to NPR's Morning Edition about their recent New Yorker essay on German Holocaust memory and the situation in Gaza — and the controversy that ensued.
NPR NewsJournalist Masha Gessen discusses the backlash for criticizing Israel
Journalist Masha Gessen talks about their recent New Yorker essay on why there seem to be limits on criticizing Israel and the ensuing backlash the piece triggered.
NPR NewsViolent online rhetoric heats up after Colorado ballot ruling on Trump
Far-right users online have reacted to a Colorado court ruling that former President Donald Trump is ineligible to appear on that state's primary ballot. They're calling for "civil war."
NPR NewsNew adaptation of 'The Color Purple' finds new joy in the pain of the original work
A new film adaptation of Alice Walker's "The Color Purple" finds new joy in the pain of the original work. Michel Martin speaks with director Blitz Bazawule and actor Danielle Brooks.
NPR NewsSpain's Christmas lottery 'El Gordo' starts dishing out millions of dollars in prizes
The immensely popular lottery will distribute a total of $2.8 million in prizes this year, much of it in small prizes. Street and bar celebrations normally break out with winners singing and dancing.
NPR NewsGaza health officials say Israel's offensive has now killed more than 20,000 people
Just more than 10 weeks into the conflict, the number of people killed in Gaza is nearing 1% of the territory's pre-war population. The rising death toll has fueled calls for Israel to shift strategy.
NPR NewsTop COVID FAQs of 2023: Staying safe at home, flying tips, shot combos, new variant
How do I stay safe now that the public health emergency is over? We answer questions on boosters, risks when flying — and the new JN.1 variant.
NPR NewsAn inside account of delivering aid to Gaza: 'Each time it's getting more desperate'
Philippe Lazzarini has visited Gaza three times since the war began. He says each time he can't imagine the situation could get more desperate — and then it does.
NPR NewsIt's the winter solstice. Here are 5 ways people celebrate the return of light
Winter solstice marks the shortest day and longest night of the year, and it falls at exactly 10:27 p.m. ET on Thursday in the Northern Hemisphere. Here are five ways it's celebrated around the world.
NPR News10 people are killed in a mass shooting in downtown Prague
A mass shooting in downtown Prague killed 10 people and injured about 30 others, and the person who opened fire also is dead, Czech police and the city's rescue service said Thursday.
NPR NewsMore than 2.5 million Honda and Acura vehicles are recalled for a fuel pump defect
Honda Motor's American arm is recalling more than 2.5 million vehicles in the U.S. due to a fuel pump defect that can increase risks of engine failure or stalling while driving.
NPR NewsUp First briefing: Gazan Christians worry about survival; EU votes on migration rule
Gaza's tiny Christian community worries about their survival amid the war. The EU makes a breakthrough with new migration rules.
NPR NewsScience says declining social invites is OK. Here are 3 tips for doing it
A new study has examined the potential ramifications of declining an invitation for a social outing, and found that people tend to overestimate just how much it matters.
NPR NewsAfter 38 years on the job, Santa Luke still has time for everyone. Yes, you too
We spent a day soaking up the low-key magic made by Luke "Santa Luke" Durant, who draws large crowds — young and old — to storied Mondawmin Mall in Baltimore.
NPR NewsA Frederick Douglass mural in his hometown in Maryland draws some divisions
A mural depicting Frederick Douglass in a chunky wristwatch, a slim-cut suit and crisp white Converse has divided the town of Easton, Md., in his birth county of Talbot.
NPR NewsIn 2023, opioid settlement funds started being paid out. Here's how it's going
Some $1.5 billion flowed to local government coffers this year, sparking debates about transparency and how to spend the money. Here are 5 takeaways from a year's worth of reporting on the issue.
NPR News2023 was a tragic and bizarre year of wildfires. Will it mark a turning point?
Unusual and tragic are two words that might describe the 2023 wildfire season which experts say might end up being a game changer for U.S. fire policy.
NPR NewsWhat's next after Colorado? Here's where other challenges to Trump's candidacy stand
Lawsuits in more than a dozen states are looking to follow a Colorado court's lead in declaring former president Donald Trump ineligible for election in 2024 due to his role in the Jan. 6 attack.
NPR NewsHow a utility company fought to keep two Colorado towns hooked on fossil fuels
Environmental advocates worry natural gas providers are using customer dollars to block local action on climate change. Colorado is one of a handful of states trying to limit the practice.
NPR NewsHow the Supreme Court could play a pivotal role in the next election
The high court already has agreed to consider two cases that relate to GOP front-runner Donald Trump, and a third may be on the way after a Colorado ruling that could take him off the primary ballot.