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Federal work shaped a Black middle class. Now it's destabilized by Trump's job cuts

For generations of Black workers, federal government jobs have provided a path into the middle class. The Trump administration's workforce cuts are now throwing that sense of stability up in the air.

Sales of new homes like this one in Eagleville, Pa., are up modestly, while existing home sales have plummeted amid a housing shortage, record high prices and high mortgage rates.

As millions struggle with home prices, housing becomes a top issue for voters

Across the country, including in swing states, people have been priced out of buying homes. Record numbers are finding rent unaffordable. Biden and Trump have very different ideas for how to fix it.

Electric innovations past and present: The Hyundai Ioniq 6 that NPR took on a road trip stopped at the Thomas Edison Center at Menlo Park in Edison, N.J., on June 11. It’s the site of the world’s second-largest light bulb (that would be the one on top of the tower, at left) in honor of Thomas Edison.

A road trip in an electric vehicle doesn't have to be nerve-wracking anymore

Many people get range anxiety thinking about taking a long car trip in an EV. But a lot of money has gone into improving roadside chargers. We tried them out for ourselves during a 1,000-mile drive.

The 10 best songs of Eurovision 2025 — and their chances to win

The grand final of this year's Eurovision Song Contest takes place on Saturday, May 17, in Basel, Switzerland. It's an annual celebration of melody, rhythm, fabulousness and glitter.

Jersey Shore Wave to kick off season as one of the newest teams in women's football

The Women's National Football Conference kicks off its sixth season this weekend. The Jersey Shore Wave is one of the new teams joining the league this year.

President-elect Donald Trump arrives to speak at a meeting of the House GOP conference, followed by Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y., Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024, in Washington.

Trump transition says Cabinet picks, appointees were targeted by bomb threats, swatting attacks

Among those targeted were New York Rep. Elise Stefanik, Trump's pick to serve as ambassador to the United Nations, and Matt Gaetz, Trump's initial pick to serve as attorney general.

What kind of support is the U.S. offering in the wake of the Myanmar quake?

The White House and former USAID staff have differing views on the nature of the U.S. response to the earthquake that struck Myanmar and neighboring countries.

Music by the Sea: Caroline Nelms and Friends

Caroline Nelms returns to enchant the audience once again. Her last concert left the audience enthralled, and she is back on stage with some special guests. Expect an evening of stunning vocal and instrumental collaboration. Music by the Sea is part of the Civic Arts Program of the City of Encinitas Cultural Arts Division. The 2025 season is presented in partnership with the San Diego Music Society under the artistic direction of Paul Tseng. *All concerts start at 7 p.m. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. *Artists subject to change. Get Tickets Caroline Nelms on Instagram and Facebook

An aerial view shows flood damage left by Hurricane Helene along the Nolichucky River in norteastern Tennessee on Sept. 28. ecovery has been slow in the mountainous area of eastern Tennessee and western North Carolina.

'I’m so grateful to these people.' Latino workers in storm-hit Tennessee feel isolated but hopeful

There are barriers preventing many Latino farm workers in northeastern Tennessee from trying to get help, but the extended Latino community is bringing the help to them.

Are you in the process of buying or selling a home? We want to hear from you.

The housing market these days isn't easy. We want to hear from you about what it's like to buy or sell a home right now.

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