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The numbers say the U.S. economy is strong. These Americans aren't feeling it

NPR | By Stephan Bisaha

Published October 29, 2026 at 3:28 PM CDT

The latest data from the Commerce Department reveals a strong economy. But Americans say they're not feeling that.

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Stephan Bisaha

On the campaign trail, Trump delivers his greatest political hits and mourns end of rallies

Tamara Keith

President Trump is campaigning hard in the midterms. Supporters are showing up, in part because this could be the last chance to see him holding the large rallies that have been his trademark.
Why voter turnout of Palestinian citizens of Israel surged during its latest election

Linah Mohammad, Juana Summers, Mallory Yu

NPR's Juana Summers talks with Dianna Buttu, Palestinian Canadian human rights attorney, about the vote in Israel, which saw a surge in turnout among Palestinian citizens of Israel.
Some rural Republicans in California say redistricting has left them without a voice

Christopher Intagliata, Tyler Bartlam, Ailsa Chang

California's far northeastern corner used to be a reliably red congressional district. But Proposition 50 carved it up, meaning many voters there may soon have a Democrat representing them in D.C.
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Lost your spark? The "silent sister" of depression, and a quiz to spot her

Allison Aubrey

Always busy, but rarely joyful? Allison Aubrey and Juana Summers discuss a tool to spot "high functioning depression."
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Even birds get jet lagged, study shows

Geoff Brumfiel

A species of seabirds appears to become disoriented on flights back to its nest due to shifting time zones.