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Efforts to improve trails across Massachusetts are getting an annual boost from the state. Millions of dollars’ worth of grants have been awarded to local efforts including several in the Berkshires and Pioneer Valley.

Families of hostages still being held in Gaza are hopeful Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu will announce a cease-fire deal that would bring the hostages home during his address to Congress Wednesday.

One of the joys of watching the Olympics is getting sucked into sports you’ve barely heard of. If you still need that feeling in your life, these sports are out beyond the Olympic fringe.

Phogat defeated the reigning Olympic champion on her way to a spot in the final. But Indian officials said that despite drastic measures, such as cutting her hair, she was around 100 grams overweight.

The ceremony capped over two weeks of competition and saw Paris hand over the Olympic flag to Los Angeles, the 2028 host city.

The election of Paetongtarn Shinawatra as Thailand’s prime minister represents a remarkable back-to-the-future moment. She renews the political dynasty founded by her father, Thaksin Shinawatra.

NPR's Scott Simon talks with Robert Shrimsley of the Financial Times about the election in the UK, when the incumbent Conservative Party lost badly.

Let’s talk for just a moment about Taylor Swift. I know, you’d rather to listen to her than talk about her, but just for now, let’s consider her beyond her place as a phenomenal performer, a fine songwriter, an extraordinary businesswoman – and look at her role in politics.

2023 is becoming a banner year for women in film. Barbie's led the way, and lots of films are following.

The directors of All Things Considered are the ones in control of the music you hear on the program. NPR's Scott Detrow talks with director Jonas Adams about how his kids controlled some of his music choices this year.