Consumer prices rose 2.9% in December from a year earlier, marking the third consecutive monthly uptick in annual inflation.
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How do you ensure good luck on Lunar New Year? NPR wants to know
The Lunar New Year falls on Jan. 29 this year. NPR wants to know what traditions you uphold to ensure good luck in the year to come.
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Ancient Celtic tribe had women at its social center
Ancient DNA reveals that during the Iron Age, women in ancient Celtic societies were at the center of their social networks — unlike previous eras of prehistory.
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Years ago, writer Pico Iyer lost everything in a wildfire. This is what he learned
After a 1990 wildfire destroyed his home and possessions, Iyer started over. The loss led him to a Benedictine monastery, where he found comfort and compassion in solitude. His new memoir is Aflame.
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LA fires are still raging, but forecasters expect calmer winds in the coming days
It was another day of fierce winds gusting to 65 mph in mountainous areas of Los Angeles and Ventura counties, but weather more conducive to firefighting operations is expected soon.
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John Deere faces U.S. lawsuit over farmers’ ability to repair tractors
The Federal Trade Commission and two states accuse Deere of costing farmers time and money by unfairly limiting software access and forcing the use of only authorized dealers.
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Invasive green crabs threaten West Coast ecosystems. One solution? Otters
As invasive green crabs wreak havoc on California’s estuaries, a new study has found that a restored sea otter population might be the solution.
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FBI background checks of presidential nominees, explained
Confirmation hearings for Cabinet members nominated by President-elect Trump are underway. The FBI conducts background checks focusing on “character and conduct” of the nominees. What’s involved?
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New Drake lawsuit claims his label pushed ‘Not Like Us’ diss to defame him
The Toronto rapper is suing Universal Music Group for defamation, alleging that the release and promotion of Kendrick Lamar’s 2024 hit threatened his life and career.
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Israel and Hamas reach a Gaza ceasefire agreement
Israel and Hamas have reached an agreement on a multiphase ceasefire that commits them to end the war in Gaza, Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chairman James Risch said.
