The first full moon of 2025 is here This moon phase is nicknamed the Wolf Moon, which is rooted in Native American culture. Read more on NPR

Is one drink a day OK? Here’s what to consider On the heels of the Surgeon General’s warning about the cancer risks of alcohol, there’s growing consensus that less is better. But how much is enough? Here’s what the experts recommend. Read more on NPR

Despite Trump’s win, ‘election integrity’ activists still seek sweeping voting changes Republican voters say they trust the 2024 election was administered well, yet pro-Trump conservatives are pushing some sweeping reforms to voting systems. Read more on NPR

Our 25 most-anticipated games of 2025 including Grand Theft Auto 6 (maybe) Will GTA6 actually come out this year? Is a new Nintendo console coming? Huge games are creeping on the horizon, including a high-stakes Assassin’s Creed title and Metroid Prime 4: Beyond. Read more on NPR

China’s exports in December up 10.7%, beating estimates as higher U.S. tariffs loom China has raced to fill orders ahead of President-elect Donald Trump’s promised tariffs on Chinese goods. Exports have surged in the country since the pandemic. Read more on NPR

India kicks off a Hindu festival touted as the world’s largest religious gathering Over the coming weeks, Hindu pilgrims with gather at the confluence of three rivers where they will begin a journey to reach Hindu philosophy’s ultimate goal: the release from the cycle of rebirth. Read more on NPR

Italy releases Iranian man wanted by U.S. over drone attack that killed 3 soldiers The release of Mohammad Abedini follows Iran’s recent freeing of Italian journalist Cecilia Sala, sparking speculation that Sala may have been a bargaining chip. Read more on NPR

FEMA’s administrator says more than 24,000 in LA have applied for assistance “People have lost everything,” says FEMA administrator Deanne Criswell. More than 24,000 have already applied for assistance from FEMA, but Criswell says that number is certain to rise. Read more on NPR

On the way out: Transportation Sec. Buttigieg looks back on achievements, challenges From handling crises in the rail and airline industries to overseeing the distribution of billions of dollars in infrastructure funding, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg has taken on a lot over the last four years. Now, his tenure is coming to an end. Host…

Why Los Angeles, America’s most fire-ready city, became overwhelmed by flames In a city prone to large natural disasters, L.A. firefighters are widely considered to be among the best in the business at knocking down urban wildfires. But in the extreme conditions lately, experts say little can be done even to slow these modern fires….