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Farmers experiment with growing shorter corn

There’s a new “short king” in town.

World

Pope Leo wraps up his visit to Lebanon with prayers at the site of Beirut's port blast

Pope Leo XIV ended his first overseas papal trip with prayers at Beirut's devastated port and a Mass attended by 150,000 worshippers in a country desperate for signs of hope amid fear of renewed war.

Sleigh the gift-giving season by shopping local

Holiday shopping season is upon us. Inflation and economic uncertainty are definitely in the mix this year, but that doesn’t mean people aren’t committed to spending. If you’re looking for a thoughtful gift, sometimes where you shop can matter just as much as what you buy. Laura Clise is here with some ideas for local holiday shopping. She’s the CEO and Founder of the Intentionalist, which connects shoppers with local businesses.

Rep. Adam Smith shares his concerns about the U.S. boat strikes near Venezuela

NPR's Leila Fadel asks Rep. Adam Smith, the top Democrat on the House Armed Services Committee, about the questions he has surrounding the U.S. military strikes on boats near Venezuela.

Politics

Trump eyes next steps with Venezuela as lawmakers raise alarms about boat strikes

President Trump met with his advisors Monday to discuss next steps with Venezuela as lawmakers continue to raise concerns about the administration's military strikes on boats in the Caribbean Sea.

Health

A short social media detox improves mental health, a study shows. Here's how to do it

Young adults who took just a one-week break from social media showed improvement in depression, anxiety and insomnia symptoms, a new study says. Plus, tips for how to take a break from your feed.