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From a song by a certified superstar that came out in the very first week of January to breakthroughs from lesser-known indie acts, here are selections from NPR Music's list of the best songs of 2025.

The attorneys general say the Trump administration is refusing to accept funding for the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, which could hurt consumers in their states.

The exit of more than a dozen staffers follows turmoil at Heritage and the larger conservative movement over the role of right-wing influencers who've promoted antisemitic and other extremist ideas.

An Interior Department statement did not detail the national security risks. It's the administration's latest pus to hobble offshore wind and limit renewable energy sources.

Here are recommended reads about the United States — perfect for the history buff on your gift list, or anyone looking to learn more about how the U.S got to where it is today.

Tom Brennan's Top 10 Albums of 2025

NJ minimum wage rises to $15.92 on Jan. 1, 2026—the last scheduled increase under Gov. Murphy. Future adjustments will follow inflation to keep pace with living costs.

A Toms River man died and a Long Branch man was seriously hurt in a Parkway crash Sunday morning in Lacey Township. The car struck trees and overturned after leaving the northbound lanes.

Ratboys deliver a heartfelt anthem with “Anywhere,” blending twangy warmth and introspection. Stream it now and experience their most emotionally charged album yet—download it here!

Dueling Safdie brother movie projects, Love Island USA chaos, a feces-filled And Just Like That … finale: looking back on an eclectic year for pop culture.

Rep. Adam Smith, the Democratic leader of the Armed Services Committee, says Trump's oil blockade is about driving Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro out of power more than anything.

A palliative care doctor in Austin says listening to vinyl music can lift heavy moments for families and patients receiving end-of-life care.