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Illustration by Alex Fine for APM ReportsMaryland automatically charges more teens as adults than almost any other state. An analysis of recent decisions found that some judges rely on what juvenile justice advocates say is unfair reasoning to keep those young people in adult court.
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Michael M. Santiago/Getty ImagesThe focal point of the case is 2009 law enacted by Congress that gives the Food and Drug Administration a mandate to curb the availability of nicotine products for minors. -
Sean SalamonThe Skate Mind Project is working to bring psychological first aid to the skatepark — promoting stronger relationships within skating culture, and emphasizing parks and shops as community centers. -
William DrummSend us a voice memo about a song that hit you hard in 2024 -- one you listened to on repeat, ugly cried to, or that just made you feel something deeper than any other song this year. -
Michael Dwyer/AP/APThe term brain rot first appeared in Henry David Thoreau's famous Walden, according to the Oxford University Press. How did he use it — and what might he have made of its modern meaning? -
Mandel Ngan/AFP via Getty ImagesBiden is now the third president to pardon a relative, after Bill Clinton and Donald Trump. Here's a look at the commonplace — yet often controversial — presidential power. -
NPREvery year, we ask NPR staff and book critics to share their favorite titles in our annual Books We Love guide. Behind the scenes, it's fun to spot trends and see what gets nominated again and again. -
Designed by Tina TouliYou can't always know that it's a great year for new music while it's happening, but there was a sense from the very start of 2024 that we were in for a ride. -
AzmanJaka/Getty ImagesA new study finds people who take weight-loss drugs also cut back on alcohol consumption. Researchers think the drugs could be a promising new treatment for addiction. -
Scott Olson/Getty Images/Getty Images North AmericaThe justices will hear arguments about the FDA's rejection of some e-cigarettes. High schoolers are at the center of the case. -
Dan Purdy/Courtesy of IIHSNearly all new cars now come with automatic emergency braking and other safety features. Researchers say these systems are saving lives, but there's still debate about how to make them better.
