Why some federal workers aren't scared by the threat of shutdown layoffs
Some federal workers support the government shutdown, even as President Trump threatens to use this moment to lay off employees and cut funding to programs.
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A public broadcaster's path after losing U.S. funds: Youth sports and less local news
South Dakota Public Broadcasting says there's an ironic result to President Trump's successful attack on public media: It will have to rely more on NPR programs. -
'The Loneliness of Sonia and Sunny' is a terrific, tangled love story
This is an epic novel to be savored. At nearly 700 pages, this multi-character, multi-stranded story explores exile and displacement — not only from one's home, but also from one's own sense of self. -
AI's getting better at faking crowds. Here's why that's cause for concern
Odd fingers and faces in the crowd of a recent Will Smith concert video led to suspicions of AI. But AI is improving fast, and there are serious implications for how "fake" crowds might be coopted. -
Shutdown postpones monthly jobs report. And, Trump dangles a carrot to colleges
The government shutdown has delayed the monthly jobs report. And, the White House pressures colleges to sign a 'compact' aligning with Trump's agenda. -
Pope Leo's religious community is drawing renewed interest. Here's what makes it unique
"Before, we might get two or three discerners. But after Pope Leo, I now have 15. It's unbelievable." -
Air traffic controllers helped end the last government shutdown, and may again
A shortage of air traffic controllers may have played a role in ending the last government shutdown in 2019. U.S airlines are once again bracing for possible delays in commercial aviation. -
How rising costs are changing the way Americans travel
Rising costs are causing a lot of Americans to think twice before booking a trip. And many who do travel are scaling back their ambitions and staying closer to home. -
On 'The Life of a Showgirl,' Taylor Swift feels love's glow and the spotlight's glare
On her 12th album, the most dominant pop star of our era makes a spectacle of herself in full flower, in love and holding the music industry in the palm of her hand.
