The Trump administration wants to build more roads through national forests
The Trump administration argues that rescinding the 2001 Roadless Rule will help wildland firefighters. Fire researchers warn that more roads could exacerbate the problem.
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U.S. stocks fall again, wiping out earlier gains as Trump tariff shock remains
Stocks retreated for yet another day after attempting a rebound earlier in the session. Trillions of dollars in investor wealth have been wiped out since last week. -
Word of the Week: Trump calls tariffs 'the most beautiful word.' Here's its history
President Trump has repeatedly called tariffs "the most beautiful word in the dictionary." NPR's Word of the Week explores how they got their name. -
Four critically endangered Galápagos tortoises hatch at the Philadelphia Zoo
The birth of tortoises native to Santa Cruz Island in the Galápagos increases their U.S. population from 44 to 48. A few thousand remain globally, according to estimates by experts. -
National Recording Registry adds Tracy Chapman, Hamilton and the Minecraft game soundtrack
There are 25 new additions to the Library of Congress collection. They include albums by Elton John, Miles Davis, Amy Winehouse, and the original cast recording of Hamilton. -
Eggs too expensive? Here are some Easter alternatives
With prices for a dozen eggs remaining high this spring, crafting eggsperts offer creative substitutes — from potatoes to marshmallows. -
Why is Trump sending immigrant university scholars to Louisiana and Texas?
Lawyers say the government is trying to gain a legal advantage as it tries to expel noncitizens over their pro-Palestinian activism. -
Wall Street leaders warn of harsh economic consequences from Trump's tariffs
The business sector has tried to avoid criticizing Trump in public and welcomed his vows of lower taxes and deregulation, but the market sell-off appears to have loosened more tongues on Wall Street. -
How a false X post about pausing tariffs led to multitrillion-dollar market swings
What began as a misquoted Fox News interview led to a flood of false and misleading posts on X. Before it was corrected, stock markets rallied then plummeted again.
