NPR staffers get around — both for fun and to report on stories from across the U.S. This year, we made our way to famous landmarks, but also saw off-the-beaten-path towns, quirky events and stunning ...

Rescued from the Jamaica Bay mud, what a camera sees overnight and more reader tales of New York City in this week’s Metropolitan Diary. Dear Diary: I had been laid off and was searching for free ...

Mumford & Sons have released a new single, “Rubber Band Men,” featuring Hozier. The rollicking folk rock track was produced by the National‘s Aaron Dessner at Long Pond Studios in New York, and sees ...

Stash away your sneakers. Flick off your flip-flops. It’s boots season, y’all. With temperatures finally starting to drop, the time has come to treat your dogs to all manner of serious stompers—from ...

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In the past, thinking of Hunter Boots might have brought to mind rain, puddles, and gloomy British weather. But forget the forecast for a moment: In fall 2025, the iconic rubber boots are becoming ...

Natural rubber is a wonder material. Few discoveries or innovations come close to its impact on manufacturing, and the car industry is just one of many that depend on it for critical components, such ...

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As rain tore through Brimfield, flea market vendors and shoppers found themselves surrounded by water. But that isn’t stopping the show. "Wear rubber boots and you will be fine‚" one person suggested ...