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Canadian Museum of Nature researchers Natalia Rybczynski (left), Danielle Fraser and Marisa Gilbert examine the bones of Epiaceratherium itjilik.

This High Arctic rhino may change what we know about ancient animal migrations

A 23-million-year-old rhinoceros fossil is reshaping scientists' understanding of mammal evolution.

Advertisements by the company Kalshi predict a victory for Zohran Mamdani in the New York City mayoral election before the votes are counted and polls close on Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025, in New York.

Election betting on prediction markets apps is set to boom ahead of midterms

Online prediction markets, like Polymarket and Kalshi, were under intense scrutiny in the Biden administration. But Trump officials are embracing the controversial apps, raising new fears about election interference ahead of the midterms.

A book of religious tunes first printed in 1844 is getting an upgrade

The Sacred Harp, a book of religious tunes first printed in 1844 is getting an upgrade. And shape note singers who use it are very excited.

Response to NPR's investigation into companies charging vets for free benefits

NPR's Chris Arnold and Leah Rosenbaum of The War Horse discuss an NPR investigation into companies charging disabled veterans thousands of dollars for help the Department of Veterans Affairs says should be free and what the response from Congress has been.

What's behind your phone cravings and how movement can replace them

What if moving felt better than scrolling on your phone? NPR's Life Kit explains how to get there.

Tariff troubles: A rubber duck museum is migrating to Canada to stay afloat

Upset by tariffs and President Trump's insistence on making them the 51st state, Canadians are boycotting the U.S. Without them, the Rubber Duck Museum can't stay afloat. So, it's moving to Canada.

A consultant determined that taking advantage of the remains of a Civil War era arsenal right outside their doors was the right move for the proposed Civil War History Center. Educational director, Dr. Michael McElreath said the arsenal, "Was destroyed by Sherman, but it's still got the footprint there and you could use that as a memory peg to tell the story of the whole state in the Civil War, and people are interested in the Civil War.”

As Civil War History Center moves forward, professors take discussions about the war to local communities across the state

In Richlands, Civil War History Center Educational director, Dr. Michael McElreath and history professors from Appalachian State University and University of North Carolina - Wilmington led discussions on the Civil War in Eastern North Carolina and how best to teach both about the causes of the war and divisions in the United States today.

The female crash test dummy has been a long time coming — but she isn't here yet

After years of limbo, the U.S. government has given the green light to a crash test dummy based on the female body. But will it be used right away? Not so fast.

Putin and Trump tout 'progress' despite no Ukraine peace deal

President Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin are meeting at a military base outside Anchorage, Alaska. We've got the latest.

The hidden costs of cutting Medicaid

Cutting Medicaid can seem like an easy way to slash the budget. But, the costs can spread to all of us.

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