Pantone's 2025 color is Mocha Mousse: How the company sold color to the world Pantone isn't the only color system of its kind. But thanks to an innovative founder and savvy marketing, it's become the industry standard. Emma Bowman
Syrian opposition forces enter strategic city of Hama Syrian rebels have entered a second city in yet another blow to the President Bashar al-Assad after they took over Syria's second city only days before. James Hider
For a kid with cancer, where they live has a huge impact on whether they'll survive In wealthy countries, a child diagnosed with cancer often has an excellent chance of survival. But in lower resource countries, survival rates are dramatically lower. What's going on? David Cox
Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy take their DOGE government efficiency pitch to the Hill The leaders of the so-called "Department of Government Efficiency" are calling for large-scale layoffs of federal workers and the elimination of some federal agencies during Trump's second term. Luke Garrett
How sweet! A daily dose of dark chocolate may cut your risk of diabetes A new study finds people who eat a small, daily serving of dark chocolate have a reduced risk of developing Type 2 diabetes. People who ate milk chocolate did not have a lower risk. Here's why. Allison Aubrey
An unknown infant was rushed to a Gaza hospital. A nurse gave her a name, and a home The newborn, found by rescuers after an Israeli attack, was rushed to a hospital. Nurse Amal Abu Khatleh gave her the name Malak, meaning angel. She is raising the baby until relatives can be found. Abu Bakr Bashir
Long before this week, South Korea had a painful history with martial law In 1980, violent clashes between government forces and pro-democracy demonstrators in the southwestern city of Gwangju created lasting scars that continue to shape South Korea to this day. Chandelis Duster
The right (and wrong) things to say to a grieving friend It can be hard to find the right words to say to a friend whose loved one has died. Experts share the dos and don'ts of expressing condolences. Julia Furlan
Why a Florida Democrat joined the DOGE caucus that's looking to cut federal spending Democratic Rep. Jared Moskowitz of Florida tells Morning Edition that members of his party need to be in the room when conversations about cutting government spending and efficiency are happening. Steve Inskeep
Mexican troops seize a record fentanyl haul in northern Sinaloa state Mexican soldiers and marines have seized over a ton of fentanyl pills in two raids in the north, with officials calling it the biggest catch of the synthetic opioid in the country's history. The Associated Press
