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Appalachian writer revisits J.D. Vance's 'Hillbilly Elegy'

NPR's Andrew Limbong speaks with Meredith McCarroll, co-editor of "Appalachian Reckoning: A Region Responds to Hillbilly Elegy," about the resonance and criticism of Sen. J.D. Vance's autobiography.

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, pictured at a campaign rally in Philadelphia on Tuesday, is getting attention for a law he signed last year requiring public schools to provide free period products.

Why Republicans are calling Walz 'Tampon Tim' — and why Democrats embrace it

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz signed a law last year requiring public schools to provide period products "to all menstruating students" in grades 4-12. Some Republicans are now criticizing him for it.

United Airlines opens its own flight school to help attract pilots

Airlines are in need of pilots. The situation was exacerbated during the pandemic when scores of veteran pilots took buyouts and early retirement packages.

Northeast Braces For Another Storm With Wind, Rain

New York and New Jersey were still struggling with the effects of Hurricane Sandy as word came of a new storm about to hit the region. Officials began warning of possible new power outages and New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg said he'll ask residents of some some low-lying areas to evacuate. For many people, the challenges of life after last week's storm are becoming a sort of routine: long lines for transit, long lines for gas, long commutes. But for those hardest hit, the paperwork storm shows no signs of abating.

Chicken biryani at the Royale Restaurant & Bar in Carle Place, New York.

Cricket and biryani go together like baseball and hot dogs

When India and Pakistan battle in the Cricket World Cup, fans of both nations will at least have a favorite dish in common.

Since signing on for the Affordable Connectivity Program last year, Myrna Broncho’s internet bill has been fully paid by the discount. The program provided $75 discounts for internet access in tribal or high-cost areas like Broncho’s, but it is out of money.

Broadband subsidies for rural Americans are ending, putting telehealth at risk

Myrna Broncho relies on broadband for medical care after a bad injury on her ranch. She's among millions facing a jump in costs or lost connections if the Affordable Connectivity Program expires.

Former <em>New York Times</em> restaurant critic and <em>Gourmet</em> editor Ruth Reichl speaks in New York City in 2013.

How Twitter And Cooking Saved Ruth Reichl After 'Gourmet' Folded

Food writer Ruth Reichl has a new cookbook called My Kitchen Year: 136 Recipes That Saved My Life. It describes how she found her voice after Conde Nast shut down the magazine where she was editor.

Fatma Hijazi holds the lifeless body of her 10-year-old child, Mustafa Hijazi, who died due to malnutrition and lack of medication in Deir al-Balah, Gaza. The photo is from June 14.

High risk of famine across Gaza as hunger spreads, experts say

A new report by independent experts on famine says half a million people in Gaza are now facing starvation as the aid people depend on has dwindled.

In a post-debate rally, Biden showcases a different side

One day after facing off on the debate stage, President Biden and former President Donald Trump held campaign rallies that built off of Thursday's debate performance.

Youtube, Snapchat and TikTok officials testify to Senators on kids' online safety

Officials of YouTube, Snapchat and TikTok spoke before a Senate subcommittee looking at the platforms' impact on kids and teens.

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