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The FIFA World Cup 2026 match ball "Trionda" is shown at Brooklyn Bridge Park in New York City last October.

Trick or spice? How the 'nutmeg' came to dominate the soccer world

Nutmeg commonly spices up a holiday season eggnog. It's also one of the most sought-after trick moves in soccer.

'Buffalo Fluffalo' has had enuffalo in this kids' bookalo

'Buffalo Fluffalo' may seem big and intimidating, but it's all puffery. He really just needs some snuggalos from his friends in this rhyming book from author Bess Kalb and illustrator Erin Kraan.

Some parents worry that teaching their child multiple languages will set them back or confuse them. But that's a myth, says Farwa Husain, a bilingual speech-language pathologist.

Want to raise bilingual kids? First, let go of a common myth

Speech pathologists offer parents real-world advice on how to incorporate a second language with their kids at home — and demystify a misconception about bilingualism.

Why some friendships end after kids come into the picture

It can be tough to navigate relationships when our friends start having kids. This guide can help both parents and child-free folks figure out how to stay connected in a new life stage.

If you can't stop shaking your knee, don't try to stop yourself. "Embrace the fidget," says Katy Bowman, a biomechanist and the author of the book Rethink Your Position. That spontaneous movement can be your body's way of telling you it's time to move.

Fidgeting at your desk? Your body may be trying to tell you something

That spontaneous restless movement plays an important role in our health. Here's what to do the next time you find yourself bouncing your knee or clicking and unclicking your pen.

Rep. Adam Smith on the U.S. strikes on Iran and the debate over Trump's war powers

NPR's Leila Fadel asks Democratic Rep. Adam Smith of Washington, the ranking member on the House Armed Services Committee, about President Trump's unilateral authorization to strike Iran.

Chloe Veltman evaluates Nike's Project Amplify system on a steep incline at the LeBron James Innovation Center in Beaverton, Ore., on Jan. 14. She says that after "getting over the surprise" of initially wearing the Project Amplify shoes, "it kind of feels like my feet are being pushed more aggressively forward."

'E-bike for your feet': How bionic sneakers could change human mobility

Nike's battery-powered footwear system, which propels wearers forward, is part of a broader push to help humans move farther and faster.

Travelers at Nashville International Airport, which has seen explosive growth over the past decade.

Crowded planes and airports set records, straining the U.S. aviation system

The summer travel season is setting records again. Airlines are carrying more passengers than ever while operating fewer flights than they did 20 years ago, pushing the limits of the aviation system.

Education Secretary Linda McMahon has acknowledged that, in some areas, the overall reduction-in-force at her agency has gone too far.

The U.S. Education Department fired thousands of workers. Now, it's on a hiring spree

The Federal Student Aid office lost half its staff last year as part of Trump administration downsizing. Now, it's hiring hundreds of new workers.

How to eat out without spending a fortune

Personal finance and nutrition experts share simple strategies that make it possible to eat out on a budget. One tip? You might have to let go of your fast food delivery habit.

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