Democrats plan a new investment in winning rural voters, who've fled the party Democrats are announcing a new investment to win over voters in rural areas — where the party has suffered deep losses in recent elections — by leaning on an economic message. Ashley Lopez
5 things to know about the new obesity pills that are on the way Instead of struggling with weekly injections, patients may soon be able to swallow a daily pill to lose weight. Both the makers of Wegovy and Mounjaro are seeking FDA approval for tablets. Sydney Lupkin
A tradition for turkeys: Another presidential pardon What is a presidential turkey pardon – and why is it happening again? Domenico Montanaro
8 economic insights we're grateful for For this Thanksgiving, Planet Money and The Indicator staffers offer economic insights they're grateful for. Greg Rosalsky
Italy's Campi Flegrei supervolcano is stirring. Could this seismic giant soon erupt? The volcano near Naples is shaking the ground in a way that scientists say it hasn't for centuries, posing risks for hundreds of thousands of people living in the 8-mile-wide crater left by past eruptions. Ruth Sherlock
We're shopping our feelings this Black Friday. Here are 3 things to know Signs are pointing to deeper discounts this Black Friday, as stores try to coax anxious shoppers into splurging. Alina Selyukh
She couldn't pay it back — so she paid it forward In the midst of a divorce, Jolena Rothweil asked to borrow some money from a friend. All he asked in return was that she pay it forward, and that act began a chain of kindness. Laura Kwerel
Utah Gov. Cox appealed for civility after Charlie Kirk's murder. Did America listen? After right-wing activist Charlie Kirk was assassinated, Utah Gov. Spencer Cox called for civility. NPR's Steve Inskeep spoke with him at a meeting of the Western Governors' Association. Steve Inskeep
New limits on school loans could narrow physician and nurse pipeline, educators warn Under new Trump administration rules, students won't be able to borrow as much for medical or nursing school or some other health professions. Joanne Kenen
