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Birkenstock, which is nearly 250 years old, is now a publicly traded company — valued at about $8 billion. (Story aired on All Things Considered on Oct. 11, 2023.)

Atlanta's Fulton County Jail, where former President Trump must go to get booked, has been plagued with problems. Several inmates have died there recently, and it's under federal investigation.

Managers are still troubleshooting a number of thruster issues and helium leaks on the capsule's first crewed flight test.

After a downturn last year, tourism experts believe the U.S. may see an uptick in foreign tourists this year as the country prepares to host one of the biggest sporting events in the world.

Thousands of high school seniors are filling out their federal financial aid form or FAFSA. Numbers show a record increase in applications despite confidence in higher ed being at a low.

Friedrich Merz won the vote to become the next German chancellor on Tuesday after a second vote in parliament, hours after an unprecedented defeat in the first round of voting.

Another huge patch of seaweed from the Sargasso Sea is floating towards Caribbean and South Florida beaches. Scientists are trying to predict where and when it will reach the shore.

When Roxanne Olson found herself in the middle of a security scare at Chicago's O'Hare airport, a woman walked up to her and said: "I'm here to help people like you."

Barbers and hairdressers often hear from clients who have experienced domestic violence. A new bill that hopes to provide them with training on how to spot and help clients in need.

In Phoenix, scorching daytime temperatures have led to hot nights, which pose a health risk for the city's unsheltered residents.

Albania braces for bigger protests as Jared Kushner-backed luxury resort sparks environmental outrage.

Data show consumer spending from November 1 through Christmas Eve rose 3.1% year over year — a figure in line with the decade leading up to the pandemic and another positive sign for the economy.

Another huge patch of seaweed from the Sargasso Sea is floating towards Caribbean and South Florida beaches. Scientists are trying to predict where and when it will reach the shore.

A U.S. drone strike in the Iraqi capital has killed at least one leader of an Iran-backed militia, Kataib Hezbollah.

Police in Austin say the stabbing of a Palestinian American man there is being considered a hate crime. It's the latest in a series of attacks on Palestinian Americans in this country.

A World Cup dream denied — Somali referee Omar Artan receives a hero's welcome at home after being blocked from entering the United States and taking part in the World Cup.

Board chair Alan Levine wrote a letter saying Stuart Bell would not be confirmed until “governance issues” at the University of Florida are reviewed.

Archaeologists have discovered a huge Viking Age textile production site in Denmark that dates back more than 1,000 years and underlines the sophistication of Viking society.

A series of atmospheric rivers are threatening California with heavy rain and potential flooding during the holiday week.

Fifteen thousand nurses are striking in New York City for a second day, seeking better pay and protection from workplace violence, among other concessions.

The Supreme Court's conservative majority seemed inclined Tuesday to uphold laws in 27 states that bar transgender girls from participating in team sports at publicly funded schools.

Heavy snow and ice is expected to affect a large portion of the South and Northeast this weekend. In North Carolina, officials are preparing for icy roads and potential power outages.

River trips require car and truck shuttles to get floaters from the end back to where they started. High gas prices have some cancelling their plans.

Thirty years ago, Brad Nowell, the lead singer of '90s ska band Sublime, died of an overdose. His son Jakob was an infant. He's now Sublime's lead singer, releasing the band's first album since 1996.

The deal would have raised wages by 25%, lowered employees’ share of health care costs, and boosted retirement contributions by the company. But many rank and file union members were unhappy.