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An effort to bring back manufacturing to a county in Wisconsin during the first Trump administration fell short of its promise, but there's hope for more factories to come.
NPR's Scott Simon talks with Austin Kelley, a former New Yorker fact checker, about his novel, "The Fact Checker," about a man's attempt to solve a possible mystery at the farmer's market.
"Lilies Not For Me" follows the story of a writer as he goes through an agonizing gay conversion program in the 1920s. NPR's Scott Simon speaks to writer and director Will Seefried about the film.
President Trump's tariffs are causing chaos for consumers, businesses and investors. Corporate America's CEOs are now embracing a favorite buzzword to talk about the future: "uncertainty." ...
President Trump may have reduced some of his tariffs for now, but his faith in them remains consistent. Also, how the Supreme Court has weighed in on Trump administration actions.
A Venezuelan was told to self-deport this week. She instead pushed for an asylum hearing, something many migrants are doing.
Some big names in music have special album releases tied to today, Record Store Day. We highlight a few - and take a listen.
The Masters is one of the most prestigious and exclusive golf tournaments. Most sporting events these days are overpriced. Especially inside the venue. But not at the Masters. Sandwiches start at ...
The Whiting Foundation marks its 40th year giving literary awards to emerging writers in 2025. The awards have helped launch the careers of many future award-winners, including Colson Whitehead, Alice ...
A pro-Palestinian activist's deportation case and efforts to return a wrongfully deported Maryland man have courts scrutinizing the Trump administrations aggressive tactics to expel immigrants.
There's a fierce political debate in India about whether population shifts should change how parliamentary seats are distributed.
A couple of cooks in Maine are bringing strangers together for a pot-luck, hoping to build relationships by sharing a meal and talking about their lives.