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The 2024 popular vote margin between President-elect Donald Trump and Vice President Harris is tight. Here's what that says about America. And, the history of 'brain rot,' Oxford's word of the year.

This year's popular-vote margin is the second-closest since 1968 and still tightening. It shows just how closely divided the country is politically, and that any shift to the right is marginal.

Teens spend much of their days on their phones — many of them during school. Here's how schools and teachers are trying to fix that.

After reaching record level highs in January, olive oil prices in Spain are now dropping, causing worry among olive oil producers.

North Carolina's Fraser fir is a popular Christmas tree, but it's under threat from disease and scientists are racing to try to save it.

Biden is now the third president to pardon a relative, after Bill Clinton and Donald Trump. Here's a look at the commonplace — yet often controversial — presidential power.

What would happen if fluoride were removed from drinking water? Scientists weigh in.

Paxton plays guitar, banjo, piano and harmonica — among other instruments. He's known for performing music from the 1920s and '30s. Paxton's new album of original songs is Things Done Changed.

Every year, we ask NPR staff and book critics to share their favorite titles in our annual Books We Love guide. Behind the scenes, it's fun to spot trends and see what gets nominated again and again.

President Biden has pardoned his son Hunter Biden, who he says was "selectively and unfairly prosecuted." And, a look into whether real or fake Christmas trees are better for the environment.