It started in the 1960s, when two couples told a harrowing story about being chased by a large flying creature on a rural road. It grew from there — and now 20,000 people come to celebrate Mothman. (Image credit: Rich-Joseph Facun for NPR)
Eight months after the Department of Government Efficiency effort to shrink the federal workforce began, some agencies are hiring workers back – and spending more money than before. (Image credit: J. Scott Applewhite)
On hot button issues, a majority say children should be vaccinated; controlling gun violence is more important than gun rights; and Epstein files should be released, in a new NPR/PBS News/Marist poll. (Image credit: Rahul Mukherjee/NPR)
China’s ride-hailing car drivers work long hours to get enough fares, and often live in their cars. Companies and passengers are penalizing drivers for smelly vehicles. (Image credit: Hector Retamal)
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The Trump administration has deployed or threatened to deploy National Guard troops in more than half a dozen American cities that it says are crime ridden. (Image credit: Saul Loeb)
The federal government has shut down for the first time since 2019. Mass layoffs have been threatened. And, President Trump announced a pricing deal with Pfizer. (Image credit: Mehmet Eser/Middle East Images)
The federal government shutdown, which began overnight, will delay key reports on the U.S. economy, including a monthly snapshot of the job market, which was scheduled for release on Friday. (Image credit: Spencer Platt)
On Tuesday night, in New York City, they united in a special talk show crossover of Jimmy Kimmel Live! on ABC and The Late Show with Stephen Colbert on CBS. (Image credit: Scott Kowalchyk)
In the eight months since becoming chair of the Federal Communications Commission, Brendan Carr has waged war against the free speech of those who have reported on, criticized, or satirized the president. (Image credit: John McDonnell)
