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Furoshiki, the Japanese tradition of wrapping objects in cloth to cover or transport them, is becoming more popular as a more eco-friendly way to wrap presents without wasting paper.

For decades, there's been an effort to change the state bird of Florida — now a mockingbird — to something a little more unique to the state. But pushback has been long and intense.

Google has agreed to pay $700 million to settle a lawsuit brought by dozens of states over how the company operates its app store.

In the northernmost town in the U.S., there's no Santa's workshop. But there is a unique maker's space where Indigenous artists can come anytime to make traditional artwork.

A political science professor was struggling with pandemic transitions, including teaching over Zoom. On a screen of unengaged students, one gave her the encouragement she needed.

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Ginger Allington, landscape ecologist and assistant professor at Cornell, about unsustainable practices used in producing cheap cashmere.

Democratic Sen. Michael Bennet of Colorado discusses ongoing negations about immigration reform and border funding.

Justice Sandra Day O'Connor was memorialized in a funeral service held at the National Cathedral, where President Biden, Chief Justice John Roberts and her son Jay O'Connor spoke about her legacy.

High stress levels and suicide rates are an issue among veterinary professionals. Experts say occupational stressors like burnout and compassion fatigue — access to euthanasia drugs — play a part.

Former President Trump has been using increasingly autocratic language over the campaign season. Many Americans have found this rhetoric to be shocking; but for a portion of his base, it is welcomed.