Oyster stocks have plunged in the Chesapeake. This resident wants to bring them back: NPR
John Consoli marvels at the oysters. “I think I’m more excited about something that looks like a rock than anyone else could be,” he says. Ari Daniel/NPR hide caption toggle caption I Ari Daniel/NPR John Consoli stands at the edge of his pier,…
Pope Leo meets Villanova and Notre Dame basketball teams at the Vatican
Pope Leo XIV met with the Villanova and Notre Dame basketball teams on Saturday, as well as thousands of American fans in Italy, ahead of the two Catholic universities’ season openers later this weekend. About 7,000 people entered the Paul VI…
What if the polls were wrong about a Democratic Senate? Mapping of 4 scenarios. – The Washington Post
What if the polls were wrong about a Democratic Senate? Mapping of 4 scenarios. The Washington Post Can I trust surveys? And other listener questions about the 2026 midterms NPR Reviews | I oversaw the polls for Biden and Harris. Here’s how I read…
Medicaid work requirements will go live in two months. Many states will not be ready.
With the Jan. 1 deadline approaching for states to implement Medicaid work requirements, some state officials are warning they won’t be ready. Some, like Louisiana, still don’t know how to verify which low-income residents deserve to keep…
6 NFL teams that should follow the Bears in trading 2027 first-round picks at the 2026 deadline
Salary cap space: $4.6 million Current first round pick: No. 29 Highest deadline priority: Defensive back The Buffalo Bills are 5-1 and sit at No. 1 in Bleacher Report’s latest power rankings. They already have the look and feel of a Super Bowl…
Nancy Guthrie investigators provide update on kidnapping case
The Pima County Sheriff’s Department in Arizona has provided an update on its investigation into the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie. “The Nancy Guthrie Task Force continues to work with our laboratories in hopes of furthering our DNA analysis in…
More than 5,000 people die from Ebola in DRC’s deadliest outbreak – BBC News Africa
More than 5,000 people die of Ebola in DRC’s deadliest outbreak BBC Deaths linked to Congo’s Ebola outbreak surpass 5,000 as fear of continent-wide spread grows NBC News Ebola death toll in DRC passes 5,000 Al Jazeera Africa’s…
Josh Jacobs could be on the ice in Green Bay
Throughout his off-the-field incident that resulted in a no-contest plea to misdemeanor battery, the Packers remained steadfast in their support of running back Josh Jacobs. That could now change. The Packers’ continued presence as one of the teams…
Top First briefing: mid-term elections; War plans in Iran; Veterans Affairs: NPR
Good morning. You are reading the Up First newsletter. Subscribe here to receive it in your inbox, and listen to the Up First podcast for all the news you need to start your day. Today’s best stories It’s the home stretch before Election Day…
Justice Department seeks to isolate Alaska ballots in criminal investigation: NPR
Democratic Senate candidate Mary Peltola speaks during a campaign event Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026, in Juneau, Alaska. Chloe Anderson/AP hide caption toggle caption I Chloe Anderson/AP ANCHORAGE, Alaska — The U.S. Justice Department on Friday sought a court…