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Dwayne Johnson certainly looks the part of the DC Universe's most powerful anti-hero, but he buries his movie-star charisma under a dour ponderousness.

Inflation and fears of a recession are dominating headlines in the U.S., and a series of global crises means that the economic outlook is even more precarious in some other parts of the world.

If your social calendar is burning a hole in your wallet, there are steps you can take to spend less while maintaining good relationships.

AHCA Secretary Jason Weida told a state House panel he is “cautiously optimistic” the FDA will approve the plan, which the state has been pursuing since 2019.

Nearly 16 million people have enrolled so far, and people can still sign up in most places until Sunday.

Polls show there's smaller number of undecided voters than in previous election years. NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro talks with three of them: Zoey Shisler, Matthew Yocum, and Mark Miller.

Florida arts groups are scrambling after Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis unexpectedly vetoed $32 million in arts funding, eliminating all state grants in a move that advocates say will devastate arts and culture in the Sunshine State.

Barry Nolan has been a broadcaster since the 1970s. Recently, he was diagnosed with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, an interstitial lung disease with a median survival time of two to five years after symptoms arrive.

NPR host Scott Simon became a father for the first time at the age of 50, when he and his wife Caroline adopted the first of their two daughters from China. He describes how he felt becoming a father relatively late in life, how his family changed — and how his daughters continue to inspire him, in a new memoir, Baby We Were Meant For Each Other.

Massachusetts could join the states who allow undocumented people to get driver's licenses. Residents will vote on this issue on election day.

Virginia will direct $700 million drawn from pandemic relief funds to boost broadband access and help close the digital divide for some of the poorest regions of the state.

The holiday season can be tough on a budget. With a few hints and some advice on favorite gifts, it's easier not to overspend.

The county estimates about $3.2 million will be collected per year from the fee to help finance the project.

Katherine Paterson describes the inspiration behind her best-known children's book, as well as tales from her childhood in China and missionary work in Japan, in her new memoir, Stories of My Life.

In the first of a two-part story, Mike Pesca examines identity theft and how it has become a multi-billion-dollar industry. The U.S. Federal Trade Commission estimates identification theft affects 10 million Americans each year, and the problem is only growing larger.

Commentator Jake Halpern introduces us to a Hollywood agent who exclusively represents dead celebrities. He finds endorsement deals for John Wayne and is responsible for getting Steve McQueen his own video game.

In Portland, Ore., a local nonprofit collects fresh food from restaurants, farms, businesses, and events that would otherwise be thrown away. The group then redistributes it to people in need.

Experts explain how to get your property ready for strong storms. They share some tips on maintaining landscapes and trees.

Guidelines around the procedures have changed, but physicians' habits haven't, according to a new study.

A journalist had been searching for the last-known ship to deliver enslaved people to the U.S., and he thought he had found it when a storm uncovered a sunken wreck near Mobile.

Family musicians Dan and Claudia Zanes are releasing their first duo album, a collection of original songs that deal with social justice, anti-racism & joy — conceived during the coronavirus pandemic.

Essay collections are underrated and often ignored in favor of short stories or novels. But in the hands of a writer as practiced as Ann Patchett, critic Maureen Corrigan says the essay becomes an expansive storytelling vessel. Patchett's new book is This Is The Story Of A Happy Marriage.

New cases of coronavirus in Florida continue to decline as the state reports the lowest number of new cases on a Tuesday since early February.

Gwendolyn Stulgis walked down the aisle in the dress of her dreams. But after her wedding, she decided to pay the feeling forward to a complete stranger.

Employees at Social Security field offices say the government shutdown has left them unable to carry out an important service: help recipients with benefit verification letters.