NPR News: Sunday Puzzle: New newsmakers of 2025

Sunday Puzzle: New newsmakers of 2025
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe plays the puzzle with KNPR listener Calvin Siemer of Henderson, Nev., and Weekend Edition Puzzlemaster Will Shortz.

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NPR News: 'Wait Wait' for January 3, 2026: Happy New Year!

'Wait Wait' for January 3, 2026: Happy New Year!
This week, we anticipate good things for 2026 by reminding ourselves about all the fun we had in 2025, with special guests Pedro Pascal, Chris Perfetti, and Heather Gay

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NPR News: Already tired of winter? This new book could change your perspective

Already tired of winter? This new book could change your perspective
In her new book of nonfiction, Val McDermid takes a break from the crime novels she's known for. NPR's Daniel Estrin talks with the Scottish writer about "Winter: The Story of a Season."

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NPR News: Hunting for Pokemon cards? Maybe skip stores and try a card show

Hunting for Pokemon cards? Maybe skip stores and try a card show
Pokemon cards are having a moment, making it hard to find them in stores and at fair prices. Collectors say going to a card show is one way to find cards and fair prices.

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NPR News: What worked — and what didn't — in the 'Stranger Things' finale

What worked — and what didn't — in the 'Stranger Things' finale
Between the final battle and some key needle drops, there was a little too much talking.

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NPR News: George Clooney gets French citizenship — and another dust-up with Trump

George Clooney gets French citizenship — and another dust-up with Trump
The French government says it granted George and Amal Clooney citizenship because of their contributions to its international influence. Their family has primarily lived in France since 2021.

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NPR News: The origins of 'Dry January'

The origins of 'Dry January'
Dry January is the practice of not drinking for the first month of the new year. But where did the practice come from?

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NPR News: Guides to help you tackle your New Year's resolutions

Guides to help you tackle your New Year's resolutions
From building your strength to tackling credit card debt, NPR's Life Kit has a newsletter journey to help you tackle your New Year's resolution.

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NPR News: A big break after age 40 is possible. Just ask Jeff Hiller of 'Somebody Somewhere'

A big break after age 40 is possible. Just ask Jeff Hiller of 'Somebody Somewhere'
Hiller spent years scraping by in Hollywood before landing the role of Jeff on Somebody Somewhere. His memoir is Actress of a Certain Age. Originally broadcast Aug. 12, 2025.

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NPR News: What Stranger Things gets right about wormholes

What Stranger Things gets right about wormholes
The final episode of fifth season of the Netflix series Stranger Things is out this week, and the concept of a wormhole figures largely into it. While the show is a work of fiction, theoretical wormholes have making appearances for decades not only in science fiction but in actual science.

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NPR News: Dig in to the complex and fascinating history of chocolate

Dig in to the complex and fascinating history of chocolate
Throughline host Rund Abdelfatah brings us the story of the origins of chocolate.

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NPR News: 10 passion projects that stood out at the movies this year

10 passion projects that stood out at the movies this year
NPR critic Bob Mondello narrows down his favorite movies of the year — the ones that made audiences vibrate.

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