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With 'bleisure' and fewer workers, the American hotel is in recovery
A new type of traveler is part of the post-pandemic reset at U.S. hotels, along with fewer daily cleanings and pancake-slinging machines.
NPR NewsNPR NewsIn Gaza, a hidden threat could kill Palestinians even after a cease-fire
The United Nations says 7,500 metric tons of unexploded ordnance litter the Gaza Strip. The U.N. says it could take 14 years to dispose of these dangers.
NPR NewsDemocratic Sen. Bob Menendez goes on trial in New York on federal corruption charges
Sen. Robert Menendez, a powerful Democrat from New Jersey, goes on trial in Manhattan on federal corruption charges. Two New Jersey businessmen accused of bribing him are his co-defendants.
NPR NewsOn this unassuming trail near LA, bird watchers see something spectacular
At Bear Divide, just outside Los Angeles, you can see a rare spectacle of nature. This is one of the only places in the western United States where you can see bird migration during daylight hours.
NPR NewsThe USDA's gardening zones shifted. This map shows you what's changed in vivid detail
There's a good chance your zone shifted when the USDA updated its plant hardiness map in 2023. Zoom in on what that means for your garden.
NPR NewsAs a brutal genocide raged around her, Josephine smuggled 12 people to safety
During the Rwandan genocide in 1994, Josephine Dusabimana smuggled ethnic Tutsis out of the country as neighbors attacked neighbors and almost a million people died.
NPR NewsMichael Cohen, Trump's former fixer, will testify against him in the hush-money trial
He is expected to bolster the prosecutors case that Trump falsified business records to pay off Stormy Daniels, the adult film star, with whom he is alleged to have had an affair
NPR NewsOutdoor time is good for your kids' eyesight. Here's why
Childhood myopia, or nearsightedness, is growing rapidly in the U.S and around the world. Researchers say kids who spend two hours outside every day, are less likely to develop the condition.
NPR News'Here's the money. Buy a house': A kind family receives kindness in return
Joy Diaz and her parents were dedicated to helping others. Then, they received some life-changing help themselves.
NPR NewsCounterfeit fentanyl pills are becoming a lot more common in law enforcement seizures
Almost half of the illicit fentanyl seized by law enforcement last year was pills made to look like prescription opioids, a new study says. The trend suggests a growing supply of illicit fentanyl.
NPR NewsMercedes-Benz workers in Alabama begin union vote amid pressure from all sides
Workers at Mercedes-Benz in Alabama start voting this week on whether to join the United Auto Workers union. Last month, Volkswagen workers in Tennessee voted overwhelmingly to unionize.
NPR NewsFederal prosecutors request 40-year sentence for man who attacked Pelosi's husband
Prosecutors are asking a judge to impose a 40-year prison sentence for the man who broke into ex-U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's home seeking to hold her hostage and attacked her husband.
NPR NewsCatalan separatists lose majority as Spain's Socialists win regional elections
Catalonia's separatist parties are in danger of losing their hold on power in the northeastern region after the pro-union Socialist Party scored a historic result in Sunday's election.
NPR NewsThe first person to receive a genetically modified pig kidney transplant has died
Richard Slayman died almost two months after the historic procedure, the Boston hospital where he had the transplant said Saturday. At 62, he had the transplant to treat his end-stage kidney disease.
NPR NewsPutin replaces his defense minister as he starts his 5th term in office
Putin proposed Andrei Belousov, who until recently served as the first deputy prime minister, to replace Sergei Shoigu in a Cabinet shakeup.
NPR NewsThere's still a chance to see the Northern Lights from lower latitudes
The solar storm that's pushing sightings of the Northern Lights to lower latitudes is forecast to continue into the coming days, but its impact has likely peaked.
NPR NewsStudent protests caused mostly minor disruptions at several graduation ceremonies
From California to North Carolina, students staged chants and walkouts over the weekend in protest of Israel's ongoing military offensive in Gaza.
NPR NewsA tribe in Maine is using opioid settlement funds on a sweat lodge to treat addiction
Hundreds of Native American tribes are getting money from lawsuit settlements with opioid companies. Some are investing the new funds in traditional healing practices to treat addiction.
NPR NewsKenya's Samburu boys share a sacred bond. Why one teen broke with the brotherhood
After initiation rites – including circumcision – the boys leave their families to take charge of the herds, driving them high into the mountains. It's a way of life that climate change is testing.
NPR NewsA car-free town in the Amazon serves lessons for pedaling to net zero emissions
Afuá, a remote town in the Brazilian Amazon, banned motor vehicles over 20 years ago. Writer Mac Margolis and photographer Stefan Kolumban paid the town a visit to see what life is like.
NPR NewsControlled demolition planned at Baltimore bridge collapse site
After weeks of preparation, crews are scheduled to conduct a controlled demolition Sunday to break down the largest remaining span of the collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge in Maryland.
NPR NewsRoger Corman, the B-movie legend who launched A-list careers, dies at 98
Over some five decades, Corman filled America's drive-ins with hundreds of low-budget movies. Many of Hollywood's most respected directors have at least one Corman picture buried in their resumes.
NPR NewsSwitzerland's Nemo wins Eurovision 2024 in a year of protests
The Swiss singer and rapper was one of two nonbinary artists in the finals at this year's event held in Malmo, Sweden. Meanwhile, protesters called for Israel's disqualification from the contest.
NPR NewsA federal judge temporarily halts U.S. plan to lower credit card late fees to $8
The temporary injunction imposed by Judge Mark Pittman in the Northern District of Texas is a win for the big banks and major credit card companies. The plan was set to go into effect next week.
NPR NewsJustice Thomas decries 'nastiness' and 'lies' against him
The Supreme Court justice told attendees at a judicial conference that he and his wife have faced "nastiness" and "lies" over the last several years and decried Washington as a "hideous place."
NPR NewsFlash floods have killed more than 300 people in Afghanistan
Floods from heavy seasonal rains have destroyed over 1,000 houses, the U.N. food agency said. A U.N. official said the floods are a reminder of Afghanistan's vulnerability to the climate crisis.
NPR NewsIsrael expands evacuation orders in Rafah as aid groups struggle to prepare
Israel's military issued new evacuation orders in Gaza's southernmost city of Rafah, forcing even more Palestinians to relocate on Saturday ahead of a likely expanded ground operation there.
NPR News'Women and Children First' is a tale about how actions and choices affect others
The puzzle of a girl's death propels Alina Grabowski's debut novel but, really, it's less about the mystery and more about how our actions impact each other, especially when we think we lack agency.
NPR NewsWhat did Trump say? Explaining the former president's favorite talking points
Former President Donald Trump continues to ratchet up his rhetoric on the campaign trail, but if someone doesn't follow Trump all the time, decoding his meaning can get confusing. We're here to help.
NPR NewsWhy writing by hand beats typing for thinking and learning
Researchers are learning that handwriting engages the brain in ways typing can't match, raising questions about the costs of ditching this age-old practice, especially for kids.