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Scientists are learning the secrets of the largest known collective of octopuses. Over 6,000 of them are huddle around an extinct sea volcano in the Pacific. (Story aired on ATC on 8/23/23.)

Buzz around DeepSeek built into a wave of concern that hammered tech stocks on Monday.

NPR transcribed more than 2,000 hours of radio communications from the LA fires. The analysis shows hydrants going dry and first responders fighting fires despite scarce resources.

President Trump is eliminating federal DEI programs, including in the Department of Defense. He is also aiming to end investigations into extremism in the U.S. military.

High sugar cereal brands target TV ads directly to kids under age 12. And this targeted advertising leads to greater household purchases of unhealthy kid cereals, a new study finds.

The pandemic state of emergency was lifted but there are still plenty of viruses to worry about. Here are some highlights of our viral coverage this year, including NPR's "Hidden Viruses" series.

Kiplimo ran with a vengeance in Barcelona on Sunday — beating the previous fastest half marathon time by a whole 48 seconds.

Election analysts say Washington state’s August primary, open to all voters and sending the top two candidates to the general election, acts as a “dress rehearsal” for how voters may feel in November.

As many as 1,300 probationary employees at CDC and 1,500 at NIH are losing their jobs. Many fear for the future of public health and scientific research.

Businesses of all sizes are reeling as President Trump expands his trade war. Stock markets fell sharply on Thursday. We also gauge how small U.S. retailers are responding to the new tariffs.