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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced the resignation of his powerful chief of staff, Andrii Yermak, whose residence was searched earlier in the day by anti-corruption investigators.

The etymology of mistletoe — a plant with small, oval evergreen leaves and waxy white berries — may strike some as repugnant.

NPR's staff traveled a lot in 2025. From a Mardi Gras workshop to a festival celebrating the mythical Mothman, here are some places and events we thought you might want to check out, too.

Join us at the beach! October 17, 18, 19 Mission Bayfest is located in the coastal community of Mission Beach at Mariner’s Point Park; the perfect music festival location. With an abundance of green areas and stunning 360 views of the beautiful Mission Bay, the scenery enhances the festival experience. View the lineup and schedule on Facebook and Instagram

After the Zika outbreak ended in Brazil, many families faced a new reality: a child whose life was irrevocably altered after the mother contracted the virus while pregnant. Here's what happened next.

For many people, the holidays mean more parties and more occasions to drink. But if you've noticed that one cocktail hits you harder than it used to, there's a scientific reason to explain it.

Before being read his rights, the suspect in the UnitedHealthcare CEO killing talked. Now his lawyers say those words could reshape the case.

Jeddy Knox, Americana singer, will be performing at Ocean Beach Oktoberfest this Saturday October 11 at Winstons Beach Club. Ocean Beach Oktoberfest returns October 10-11, 2025, as San Diego's wildest Oktoberfest celebration OB Oktoberfest, featuring a doubled beachfront footprint for this 21+ festival. The two-day event includes live music, U.S. record contests, beachside parties, and 2-for-1 beer specials at the Jägermeister Main Stage and Buzz Cannabis Electronica Stage Ocean Beach Oktoberfest. The LA-based, Virginia-raised singer-songwriter has over 1 million streams and a viral TikTok hit that peaked at #8 on the TikTok Billboard. After walking away from a decade-long tech career, Knox taught himself guitar and released his debut album "Revelers & Ramblers" in August 2025—a sweeping mix of grit, strings, and heart. Knox is gearing up to perform at Oktoberfest Ocean Beach to share his voice with San Diego! Jeddy Knox on Facebook / Instagram

With the possibilities of a government shutdown, federal employees will be working without pay and delays likely will occur across many services.

A woman with a terminal diagnosis asks her husband to leave the house in Ann Packer's new novel. Some Bright Nowhere is an absorbing book about end-of-life care and what the living owe the dying.