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In her book The Second Estate, Ray Madoff explains how the U.S. tax system lets the ultra-rich grow their wealth tax-free while working Americans bear the burden.

The switch to standard time offers sleep-deprived teenagers a rare chance to catch up on much-needed rest.

NPR's Laura Sullivan, Frank Langfitt and Sacha Pfeiffer reflect on how writing for radio differs from their days in newspapers, and what it takes to make stories come alive through sound.

Elon Musk's satellite network Starlink is rapidly expanding across the Global South amid a lack of industry regulation. Steven Feldstein, senior fellow at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, explains what is at stake.

A halt in SNAP payments has millions worried about their next meal, raising new questions about how a program born in the Great Depression still defines America's fight against hunger.

A highly-anticipated meeting between president Trump and Xi Jinping leads to a pause - but not an end - to trade and tech competition issues.

Explore a collection of stories that highlight Native American and Alaska Native voices and contributions.

In Michigan and across the country, child care remains hard to find and expensive as ever. Some families are finding ways to bring down costs without having to step away from their work.

A ballroom at the White House could seat nearly a 1,000 guests for state dinners, but what to do while it's being built? NPR's Scott Simon suggests holding state dinners at the Iowa State Fairgrounds.

Central Michigan University professor Ari Berk explains how to overcome fear in the ghost stories we hear.