HELP!! NPR is embarking on a project exploring the American chain restaurant (like Chili's, Red Lobster, etc. not so much fast food chains), why and how they have such strong staying power, and what keeps people coming back OR never to return. WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOUUUU! www.npr.org/2025/10/29/n...

Here’s expanded (& updated) reporting from @jaclynmdiaz.bsky.social about Noem’s partisan political video & the airport authorities that are refusing to air it.

Spoke with @jaclynmdiaz.bsky.social about DHS Secretary Noem’s Hatch-Act-violating political propaganda video

Some personal news: I've been fired from the Washington Post in the aftermath of the Charlie Kirk shooting. Thread incoming. substack.com/@karenattiah...

A federal judge ruled against breaking up Google but is barring it from making exclusive deals to make its search engine the default on phones and other devices.

"Trust nothing — verify everything." www.npr.org/2025/07/10/n...

The use of #AI by lawyers in court is not itself illegal. But the lawyers violated a federal rule that requires lawyers to certify that claims they make in court are "well grounded" in the law. Turns out, fake cases don't meet that bar. www.npr.org/2025/07/10/n... via @jaclynmdiaz.bsky.social

The DOJ is aggressively prioritizing efforts to strip some Americans of their U.S. citizenship. It's just the latest step by the Trump administration to reshape the nation's immigration system across all levels of government .. w/ Juliana Kim www.npr.org/2025/06/30/n...

Bruh, if you are looking for a Very Unserious Story during these Very Serious Times, look no further than this Word of the Week explainer www.npr.org/2025/06/25/n...

A bit older now, but still worth a read (in my humble opinion). Google just wrapped their case with closing arguments expected at the end of the month

They're called public records for a reason. Starting today, WIRED will *stop paywalling* articles that are primarily based on public records obtained through the Freedom of Information Act, becoming the first publication to partner with @freedom.press to offer this for our new coverage.

"We weep in silence and invisibility" -- A federally funded database helps track long-term, missing-person cases. Yet an NPR investigation finds that even in states legally required to use it, more than 2,000 people haven't been added. www.npr.org/2025/03/10/n...

Wonderful profile of NPR's wonderful Gaza producer www.washingtonpost.com/style/media/...

"We weep in silence and invisibility" -- A federally funded database helps track long-term, missing-person cases. Yet an NPR investigation finds that even in states legally required to use it, more than 2,000 people haven't been added. www.npr.org/2025/03/10/n...

A really thorough look at what's happening with passport issues for transgender, intersex and nonbinary people because of the Trump administration's new policies, by @jaclynmdiaz.bsky.social:

“I knew someone on AA5432.” That was the subject of an email NPR host Adrian Ma sent to newsroom leaders in the hours after the DC plane crash. He trusted us with sharing his story — and her contagious energy. www.npr.org/2025/02/20/g...

This is from last year, but still one of my favorite, fun stories I got to do. I got to speak with really cool people about their favorite books for an hour! www.npr.org/2024/02/01/1...

NEW: I got my hands on a new Bureau of Prisons policy that requires transgender women in federal prisons to hand over any female-identifying clothing and other commissary items, like women's razors and hair care www.npr.org/2025/02/05/n...

“At least 160 journalists, translators, fixers, and others helping with newsgathering have been killed … deadliest period for reporters since the Committee to Protect Journalists began keeping track in 1992 … the vast majority of those killed have been Palestinian.” www.cbsnews.com/news/record-...

SCOTUS is hearing arguments right now in a case involving a Texas law that mandates adult users of pornographic websites verify their ages before they can access the material. MORE ON THE CASE: www.npr.org/2025/01/15/n... and listen in live: www.supremecourt.gov/oral_argumen...

NEW: Now more than 1,000 incarcerated firefighters are helping to battle the historic LA wildfires www.npr.org/2025/01/10/n...

UPDATE: Currently the number of people under evacuation orders has dropped to about 92,000, with 89,000 people under evacuation warnings, Los Angeles County Sheriff Robert Luna said Monday.

Increases in Delaware, Illinois and Rhode Island will bring those states' minimums to $15 an hour, meaning 10 states and Washington, D.C., will now have $15 or higher minimum wage. via @jaclynmdiaz.bsky.social

Dozens more were hurt when a pickup driver reportedly plowed into a crowd near the French Quarter early Wednesday during New Year's celebrations, authorities said. The suspect died after exchanging gunfire with law enforcement. Coverage from our member station WWNO: www.wwno.org/wwno/2025-01...

Bird strikes occur daily for commercial flights, costing airlines millions in damages each year. Although rare, these incidents can result in injuries and fatalities.

Etiquette experts weigh in on what to do with that ugly sweater you got for the holidays. via @jaclynmdiaz.bsky.social

After the stunning fall of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, U.S. officials say they are working with sources on the ground to get information about missing American journalist Austin Tice. For those of you new to the story, here is a snippet of the Tice case: www.npr.org/2024/12/10/n...

"Many in our community, particularly trans people and their families, are filled with anxiety and fear about what a second Trump presidency could bring." Activists worry that Trump will bulldoze trans rights. Here's a look at how they're preparing www.npr.org/2024/12/06/n...