'Music makes everything better': A Texas doctor spins vinyl to give patients relief A palliative care doctor in Austin says listening to vinyl music can lift heavy moments for families and patients receiving end-of-life care. Olivia Aldridge
Can Americans learn to love tiny, cheap kei cars? President Trump recently embraced kei cars, tiny vehicles that are popular in Asia but hard to get in the U.S. Kei car enthusiasts are delighted — but doubt whether much will change. Camila Domonoske
The DOGE mindset is still central to the Trump administration's agenda as 2025 ends The Department of Government Efficiency effort was one of the most consequential and controversial – if not entirely successful – changes the Trump administration made in 2025. Stephen Fowler
How President Trump reshaped capitalism in 2025 His policies are picking winners and losers — and blurring the lines between business and government. Maria Aspan
NPR analysis shows skyrocketing number of 'no-shows' in immigration court More immigrants are not showing up for their mandatory immigration court hearings compared to prior years, an NPR analysis shows, allowing the government to order their immediate deportation. Rahul Mukherjee
Some patients face hurdles getting HIV prevention drugs. Here's what to know A daily preventive pill can be invaluable for people at risk for HIV. But some doctors don't know much about prescribing them. And billing headaches are common. Here's how to overcome those hurdles. Zach Dyer
Why comedian Mike Albo says it's better to be a last-minute holiday shopper NPR's Michel Martin speaks with author and comedian Mike Albo about the virtues of buying holiday gifts at the absolute last minute. Michel Martin
Vance refuses to set red lines over bigotry at Turning Point USA's convention Vice President JD Vance acknowledged the controversies that dominated the Turning Point conference, but he did not define any boundaries for the conservative movement besides patriotism. The Associated Press
CBS News chief Bari Weiss pulls '60 Minutes' story, sparking outcry CBS News Editor-in-Chief Bari Weiss pulled a 60 Minutes segment on allegations of abuses at an El Salvador detention center where the Trump administration sent hundreds of Venezuelan migrants. David Folkenflik
