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A bumpy snailfish, Andean mouse opossum and ancient sea cow were just some of the many species described in 2025.

Shirley is a 23-year-old self-described "independent YouTube journalist" who made prank videos in high school before pivoting to politics. He participated in a White House roundtable in October.

Supporters of Brazil's former far-right president are trying to get consumers to boycott Havaianas.

As federal disaster services deteriorate, private companies are stepping in to fill the void.

Far-Flung Postcards is a weekly series in which NPR's international team shares moments from their lives and work around the world.

The flu is spreading rapidly across the U.S. this season, and it is expected to get worse. And, protests have erupted across Iran over the country's troubled economy.

When it comes to serious mental illness, family caregivers are crucial partners. But often, they must fend for themselves. A new solution offers them support.

For many people from former Soviet countries, New Year's is a big holiday feast time. A Ukrainian restaurant in Washington gives NPR a taste of what's on the menu.

One of the earliest mentions of New Year's resolutions appeared in a Boston newspaper in 1813. But the practice itself can be traced back to the Babylonians.

At a neighborhood park, a young boy noticed Natalie's young foster daughter using a walker. His reaction left Natalie with an unexpected feeling of hope for the future.