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At the halfway point of the more than 2,000 mile-long Appalachian Trail, hikers stop to refresh with a half gallon of ice cream. (Story aired on All Things Considered on Aug. 5, 2023.)

An ultra-conservative economist, known for his temper and eccentricities, will take over Argentina's presidency in December amidst one of the worst economic downturns in decades.

An economic rule of thumb has been that lowering the inflation rate leads to higher unemployment. But that has been weakening lately. (This story first aired on Morning Edition on September 6, 2023.)

The Iran war has nearly doubled jet fuel prices in the United States. That means the bill for firefighting aircraft operations this summer will likely rise by tens of millions of dollars.

To live a more climate-friendly life, invest in home appliances that run on electricity, not fossil fuels, say sustainability experts. NPR's Life Kit offers a few energy-saving solutions to consider.

Indoor pools can have a distinct odor caused by chlorine binding to body waste. A Minnesota student invented a device to measure chloramine levels.

Americans across the U.S. are celebrating King's legacy this weekend. One way to reflect on his life and message is by revisiting his celebrated 1963 speech delivered at the Lincoln Memorial.

In an astounding 62% of the decisions, conservatives prevailed, and more importantly, often prevailed in dramatic ways, according to new data.

We're updating a list of live musical performances from around the world, categorized by date and genre.

New Yorker writer John Colapinto says the development of vocal structures may have been the key to humans' becoming the dominant species on the planet. His new book is This is the Voice.