NPR News: Novel 'The Covenant of Water' tells of a family in India haunted by a medical mystery

Novel 'The Covenant of Water' tells of a family in India haunted by a medical mystery
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with the author Abraham Verghese about his new novel The Covenant of Water in which a family in India is haunted by a medical mystery.

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NPR News: From stage to screen: A concert film of Taylor Swift's Eras Tour heads to theaters

From stage to screen: A concert film of Taylor Swift's Eras Tour heads to theaters
Swift's tour has bolstered economies and crashed the Ticketmaster website. AMC said it has increased its online ticket server by more than five times its normal capacity to accommodate for the demand.

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NPR News: 'Super Mario Bros. Wonder' makers explain new gameplay — and the elephant in the room

'Super Mario Bros. Wonder' makers explain new gameplay — and the elephant in the room
Nintendo's first new side-scrolling Mario game in a decade features Dark Souls-style phantoms, trippy flowers, and a pachyderm power-up that had the internet trumpeting.

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NPR News: Bethesda's 'Starfield' is a fabulous playable space opera with a forgettable story

Bethesda's 'Starfield' is a fabulous playable space opera with a forgettable story
In the massively-anticipated game Starfield, space exploration is its own reward. Good thing too, because the slow storyline isn't the star of the show.

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NPR News: 1985 sci-fi comedy 'Back to the Future' and its famous DeLorean are now on Broadway

1985 sci-fi comedy 'Back to the Future' and its famous DeLorean are now on Broadway
The star of the Back to the Future: The Musical may be the car. The show's design team created a DeLorean that flies over the audience.

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NPR News: Indigenous nations still feel the devastating effects of bison's near extinction

Indigenous nations still feel the devastating effects of bison's near extinction
In June, members of Blackfeet Nation released their first herd of bison to roam. The program director spoke about why the near-extinction was so devastating and how he's helping to bring them back.

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NPR News: Should you stand or sit at a concert? Adele fan ignites debate

Should you stand or sit at a concert? Adele fan ignites debate
When security told Juan Lastra to sit down, Adele told them to leave him alone. The incident sparked a debate about concert etiquette. Stand when others are sitting? Tell a fan to sit down?

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NPR News: When concert security told a fan to sit down, Adele told them to leave him alone

When concert security told a fan to sit down, Adele told them to leave him alone
A fan at an Adele concert stood, sang and filmed himself during her show, even though many of the people in his section were seated. A security guard — and Adele herself — got involved.

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NPR News: 'Joe the Plumber' and the rise of MAGA

'Joe the Plumber' and the rise of MAGA
With the death of 'Joe the Plumber,' who rose to prominence as a voice in the 2008 election, we look back at the rise of the MAGA movement before Trump and how politics changed over the last 20 years.

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NPR News: Distrust undermined the U.S. pandemic response. Now, it continues to erode healthcare

Distrust undermined the U.S. pandemic response. Now, it continues to erode healthcare
High levels of distrust undermined the country's pandemic response and possibly caused half a million deaths. Distrust continues to erode healthcare, diminish access and give old diseases a chance.

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NPR News: 'A Guest in the House' rests on atmosphere, delivering an uncanny, wild ride

'A Guest in the House' rests on atmosphere, delivering an uncanny, wild ride
Though inscrutabilities persist in the plot of Emily Carroll's new adult horror graphic novel, the chilling ambiance makes this book one worth visiting.

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NPR News: An ode to Harvey Milk for Smithsonian Folkways' 75th birthday

An ode to Harvey Milk for Smithsonian Folkways' 75th birthday
For Smithsonian Folkways' 75th anniversary, Cass McCombs and preschool teacher Greg Gardner wrote a collection of new folk songs for children. One of them is a tribute to gay activist Harvey Milk.

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NPR News: A groundbreaking exhibition on the National Mall shows monuments aren't set in stone

A groundbreaking exhibition on the National Mall shows monuments aren't set in stone
The first official outdoor exhibition on Washington D.C.'s National Mall showcases six artists whose monuments honor American stories missing from the heart of the country's capitol.

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NPR News: Longtime 'Price Is Right' host Bob Barker dies at 99

Longtime 'Price Is Right' host Bob Barker dies at 99
For 35 years, Barker was a familiar presence in the living rooms of everyone from little old ladies, to kids home sick from school. He used his fame to promote another great passion: animal rights.

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NPR News: The director of the British Museum resigned after over 1,500 its objects went missing

The director of the British Museum resigned after over 1,500 its objects went missing
NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Martin Bailey of The Art Newspaper about thefts at the British Museum that led to the director's resignation.

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NPR News: How one man overcame a health issue to fulfil his dream of becoming a soldier

How one man overcame a health issue to fulfil his dream of becoming a soldier
Ocean Subiono always wanted to be a soldier. On this week's Military Voices Initiative, we hear how a health issue almost prevented his dreams from coming true.

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NPR News: Ashnikko's 'Weedkiller' takes you into a queer dystopian world

Ashnikko's 'Weedkiller' takes you into a queer dystopian world
Ashnikko takes you into a dystopian apocalyptic wasteland of her own creation with her debut studio album Weedkiller.

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NPR News: What's Making Us Happy: A guide to your weekend viewing and reading

What's Making Us Happy: A guide to your weekend viewing and reading
Each week, guests and hosts on NPR's Pop Culture Happy hour share what's bringing them joy. This week: How To with John Wilson, Full Circle, a sci-fi duology by Arkady Martine, and kayaking lessons.

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NPR News: David Bowie: The 'Fresh Air' interview

David Bowie: The 'Fresh Air' interview
It's been 50 years since Bowie performed as his alter ego Ziggy Stardust. The film, Ziggy Stardust and The Spiders From Mars, has recently been reissued. Originally broadcast in 2002.

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NPR News: Weekly news quiz: From mug shots and debate insults to meme dogs and a giraffe baby

Weekly news quiz: From mug shots and debate insults to meme dogs and a giraffe baby
Trump got booked. An internet dog crossed the Rainbow Bridge. There's a kiss, a moon landing, a breakup and a monster hunt. Have you been paying attention?

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NPR News: Ancient cave art along China's silk road is damaged in harsh rains

Ancient cave art along China's silk road is damaged in harsh rains
Flash floods and years of unusual rainfall — likely linked to climate change — are degrading ancient cave art along China's historic silk road at a rapid pace.

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NPR News: The rise of Oliver Anthony and 'Rich Men North of Richmond'

The rise of Oliver Anthony and 'Rich Men North of Richmond'
Audiences may have only just learned about a fast-rising country singer during the Republican debate Wednesday night. But "Rich Men North of Richmond" also has ties to extremist narratives.

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NPR News: An Alaska school district set its year so kids could learn traditional ways of life

An Alaska school district set its year so kids could learn traditional ways of life
A small Alaska school district changed its academic calendar to make space in the curriculum for traditional food gathering and culture.

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NPR News: Sasheer Zamata's new special is an ode to women, mental health and witches.

Sasheer Zamata's new special is an ode to women, mental health and witches.
The SNL alum branches out to explore the subject matter that fascinates her most.

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NPR News: The viral song 'Rich Men North of Richmond' made its way to the RNC debate stage

The viral song 'Rich Men North of Richmond' made its way to the RNC debate stage
The breakout song by an artist who goes by Oliver Anthony laid the groundwork to open the first Republican presidential debate for the 2024 election. But the song has notes of conspiracy theories.

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NPR News: Despite dangers and hardship of war, Ukrainians enjoy Black Sea beaches this summer

Despite dangers and hardship of war, Ukrainians enjoy Black Sea beaches this summer
This summer Ukrainians are thumbing their noses at Putin by sunbathing and swimming on Black Sea beaches that have reopened despite the dangers of war.

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NPR News: Welcome to 'El Petronio,' the biggest celebration of Afro-Colombian music and culture

Welcome to 'El Petronio,' the biggest celebration of Afro-Colombian music and culture
The Petronio Alvarez Festival has been the biggest source of income for artists, cooks and vendors in the Pacific region. But some critics say they want the festival to return to its roots.

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NPR News: Cozy up in Tokyo's 'Midnight Diner' for the TV version of comfort food

Cozy up in Tokyo's 'Midnight Diner' for the TV version of comfort food
The strangely addictive Japanese series is set in a small, all-night joint, run by a chef whose dishes helps strangers tap into something deep and universal.

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NPR News: 'Star Wars: Ahsoka' has a Jedi with two light sabers but not much else. Yet.

'Star Wars: Ahsoka' has a Jedi with two light sabers but not much else. Yet.
A fan-favorite is finally getting her own series. But why is it so boring?

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NPR News: As hip-hop turns 50, Biggie Smalls' legacy reminds us of what the genre has survived

As hip-hop turns 50, Biggie Smalls' legacy reminds us of what the genre has survived
Author Justin Tinsley discusses the life and legacy of the Notorious B.I.G., who was killed in 1997: "You can't talk about the story of hip-hop without mentioning the name Biggie Smalls."

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NPR News: New game by Elden Ring developer delivers ace apocalyptic mech combat

New game by Elden Ring developer delivers ace apocalyptic mech combat
Elden Ring developer FromSoftware revived its long-dormant giant robot series and delivered stunning omnidirectional mech combat.

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NPR News: The biggest and best video game releases of the summer

The biggest and best video game releases of the summer
From long-awaited epics like Baldur's Gate 3 to indie darlings like Dave the Diver, NPR staff review this summer's surprise hits and more.

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NPR News: Booksellers on the Seine get the boot ahead of next summer's Olympics in Paris

Booksellers on the Seine get the boot ahead of next summer's Olympics in Paris
Book stalls along the Seine River have been a beloved Paris tradition for centuries. A plan to remove them before next summer's Olympic Games has not been well received.

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NPR News: After falling on the street, a woman made it to a big meeting thanks to two strangers

After falling on the street, a woman made it to a big meeting thanks to two strangers
Vige Barrie has mild cerebral palsy, which occasionally makes her trip and fall. One day, she was in Washington, D.C., for a big meeting. Little did she know, she was about to meet her unsung heroes.

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NPR News: 'Bottoms' is an absurdist high school sex comedy that rages and soars

'Bottoms' is an absurdist high school sex comedy that rages and soars
The cheeky black comedy stars Rachel Sennott and Ayo Edebiri as teens who start a fight club to get laid.

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NPR News: Major artists are reportedly ditching their A-list manager. Here's what's going on

Major artists are reportedly ditching their A-list manager. Here's what's going on
Entertainment mogul Scooter Braun discovered Justin Bieber and has managed the careers of Ariana Grande and K-pop star Psy. Now some of his biggest stars are reportedly parting ways with him.

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NPR News: Harvard's Drew Gilpin Faust says history should make us uncomfortable

Harvard's Drew Gilpin Faust says history should make us uncomfortable
Growing up in the South, Faust rejected the narrative she was fed about slavery and the Civil War. She writes about her journey to activism and becoming the president of Harvard in Necessary Trouble.

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NPR News: The honey industry in Yemen is feeling the impacts of war and climate change

The honey industry in Yemen is feeling the impacts of war and climate change
Yemen produces some of the best honey in the world, from trees in the mountainous north. But the war and climate change make it difficult for beekeepers to produce it.

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NPR News: 'Big Brother,' 'Below Deck' show reality TV improves by handling scandals publicly

'Big Brother,' 'Below Deck' show reality TV improves by handling scandals publicly
A contestant uttered the n-word and in response, he was ejected publicly — a first.

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NPR News: An extended family of 87 people took shelter at a single house due to Maui fire

An extended family of 87 people took shelter at a single house due to Maui fire
In West Maui, some people are heading to the hotels and Airbnbs that have been set aside for evacuees. But others are sticking with family or friends in surviving houses on the island.

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NPR News: 'Louder Than A Riot' reckons with hip-hop's past and looks to a more inclusive future

'Louder Than A Riot' reckons with hip-hop's past and looks to a more inclusive future
Podcast hosts Sidney Madden and Rodney Carmichael say despite the misogynoir that has plagued the genre, hip-hop is poised for change. "The girls and the gays are running things," Madden says.

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NPR News: Genesis Owusu follows up his successful debut album with 'Struggler'

Genesis Owusu follows up his successful debut album with 'Struggler'
Genesis Owusu has won just about every award he could in his home country of Australia with his debut album. Now with album number two, he's ready to take on America.

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NPR News: Anime can invite you into worlds you didn't know before. It does for me

Anime can invite you into worlds you didn't know before. It does for me
Cartoons like My Neighbor Totoro and Dragon Ball Z introduced me to anime — and started an ongoing love for the artform and its stories that explore what it means to be human.

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NPR News: Netflix extra DVD offer ahead of service shutdown confuses some customers

Netflix extra DVD offer ahead of service shutdown confuses some customers
Fans of the streamer's 25-year-old hard-copy delivery service are welcoming the promotion ahead of its shutdown at the end of September. But the terms are vague.

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NPR News: How to prioritize play in your life

How to prioritize play in your life
Researchers argue that play is vital to our lives — even as adults. NPR's Life Kit has tips for prioritizing play in your life.

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NPR News: 3 works in translation tell tales of standing up to right wrongs

3 works in translation tell tales of standing up to right wrongs
Itamar Vieira Junior's Crooked Plow, Miroslav Krleža's On the Edge of Reason, and Maru Ayase's The Forest Brims Over all emerge from acts of rebellion.

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NPR News: These poems by Latin American women reflect a multilingual region

These poems by Latin American women reflect a multilingual region
Sandra Guzmán once heard an alarming statistic: Every 14 days, an Indigenous language dies around the world. So she created a new multilingual project centered on Latin American women.

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NPR News: What's Making Us Happy: A guide to your weekend reading and listening

What's Making Us Happy: A guide to your weekend reading and listening
Each week, guests and hosts on NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour share what's bringing them joy. This week: The Sparks & Bainbridge Mystery series, Good One podcast and The Kaiju Preservation Society.

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NPR News: Remembering 'Exorcist' director William Friedkin

Remembering 'Exorcist' director William Friedkin
Friedkin, who died Aug. 7, won an Oscar 1972 for The French Connection. "Some of the most interesting, fascinating people that I've ever known are on the other side of the law," he said in 1988.

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NPR News: 'Reservation Dogs' co-creator says the show gives audiences permission to laugh

'Reservation Dogs' co-creator says the show gives audiences permission to laugh
Sterlin Harjo says society has a tendency to be "very precious with Native people." The third and final season of the irreverent series dropped recently. Originally broadcast Sept. 19, 2022.

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NPR News: 'The Blind Side' drama just proves the cheap, meaningless hope of white savior films

'The Blind Side' drama just proves the cheap, meaningless hope of white savior films
The true story behind the hit Oscar-winner has only gotten ickier — and Hollywood is complicit.

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NPR News: Isabel Cañas' 'Vampires of El Norte' elegantly navigates a multiplicity of genres

Isabel Cañas' 'Vampires of El Norte' elegantly navigates a multiplicity of genres
In many ways — setting, historical elements, the mix of romance and horror, the use of Spanish — Vampires of El Norte is the spiritual sister of The Hacienda, and a perfect example of genre mixing.

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NPR News: Are you a Trump indictment expert by now? Test yourself in this week's news quiz

Are you a Trump indictment expert by now? Test yourself in this week's news quiz
Sinister-looking orbs and cosmic question marks haunted the news. There was also a fourth indictment for a certain former president. Were you paying attention?

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NPR News: USC study reveals Hollywood studios are still lagging when it comes to inclusivity

USC study reveals Hollywood studios are still lagging when it comes to inclusivity
A new University of Southern California report pinpoints areas that need improvement — as well as a few small wins.

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NPR News: 'Suits' just set a streaming record years after it ended. Here's what's going on

'Suits' just set a streaming record years after it ended. Here's what's going on
Is it the writer's strike, the Meghan Markle effect, or some secret third thing?

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NPR News: The rich history of music in prisons shows how damaged souls can be worth redemption

The rich history of music in prisons shows how damaged souls can be worth redemption
Journalist Maurice Chammah says art and music programs help us understand "there's more to say about [a prisoner] than their crime." Chammah is the author of Let the Lord Sort Them.

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NPR News: Snark and sarcasm rule the roost in 'The Adults,' a comedy about grown siblings

Snark and sarcasm rule the roost in 'The Adults,' a comedy about grown siblings
Michael Cera plays a man who returns home to see his two sisters after three years apart. This squirmy film about adults who act like overgrown children might just break your heart.

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NPR News: From a '70s cold case to a cross-country horseback ride, find your new go-to podcast

From a '70s cold case to a cross-country horseback ride, find your new go-to podcast
Whether you're heading back to school or back to the beach, there are plenty of public media podcasts to take with you. Here's the NPR One team's latest list of new and noteworthy releases.

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NPR News: A look at the tumultuous life of 'Persepolis' as it turns 20

A look at the tumultuous life of 'Persepolis' as it turns 20
Marjane Satrapi's memoir has a history of garnering controversy — it's been on the ALA's list of most challenged books and continues to be the subject of debate about inclusion in school curriculums.

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NPR News: One mom's helping hand in an airport made another feel less alone in motherhood

One mom's helping hand in an airport made another feel less alone in motherhood
Adrianne Drazin was traveling with her three kids and had her hands full. She was struggling to get all of her belongings together when another mom stepped into help.

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NPR News: Leonard Bernstein's family defends appearance in "Maestro" nose flap

Leonard Bernstein's family defends appearance in "Maestro" nose flap
Leonard Bernstein's family defends the prosthetic nose Bradley Cooper wears to portray the late conductor.

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NPR News: Don't believe his book title: For humorist R. Eric Thomas, the best is yet to come

Don't believe his book title: For humorist R. Eric Thomas, the best is yet to come
Thomas' new book, Congratulations, the Best Is Over!, is about middle age, and what it was like to return to his hometown of Baltimore as an adult — when both he and the city had changed.

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NPR News: Remembering Clarence Avant, one of the great connectors in music and entertainment

Remembering Clarence Avant, one of the great connectors in music and entertainment
Clarence Avant, who boosted the careers of generations of musicians, entertainers, sports stars and politicians, has died. He was 92.

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NPR News: The history and landmarks that have been lost to the Maui wildfires

The history and landmarks that have been lost to the Maui wildfires
The deadly Maui wildfires have burned through some of the island's most significant historical landmarks and sites. NPR's Juana Summers asks author Julia Flynn Siler: what have we lost?

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NPR News: A comedian released this parody Eurodance song — and ignited an internet storm

A comedian released this parody Eurodance song — and ignited an internet storm
The video is a winning combination of nostalgia, intrigue and surrealism. And its viral ascent can tell us a lot about modern meme culture.

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NPR News: Can movie theaters sustain the 'Barbie boost'?

Can movie theaters sustain the 'Barbie boost'?
Going to the movies is hot again thanks to the so-called "Barbie boost." Barbie, Oppenheimer and other movies continue to rev up the summer box office. But can theaters sustain the momentum?

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NPR News: 'Dream Town' examines the link between academic tracking and school segregation

'Dream Town' examines the link between academic tracking and school segregation
Washington Post reporter Laura Meckler tells the story of Shaker Heights, Ohio, a town with high-performing, diverse schools — and also a pronounced achievement gap between white and Black students.

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NPR News: This 'Evergreen' LA noir novel imagines the post-WWII reality of Japanese Americans

This 'Evergreen' LA noir novel imagines the post-WWII reality of Japanese Americans
In Naomi Hirahara's mystery novel, a Japanese American family interned during the war returns home to a changed city. They're still settling in when their daughter is caught up in a murder.

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NPR News: From NPR's 'Alt Latino,' a review of Karol G's 'Manana Sera Bonito: Bichota Season'

From NPR's 'Alt Latino,' a review of Karol G's 'Manana Sera Bonito: Bichota Season'
NPR's Alt Latino host Anamaria Sayre reviews Colombian singer Karol G's second album of the year, Manana Sera Bonito: Bichota Season.

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NPR News: Despite the Hollywood strike, some movies are still in production. Here's why

Despite the Hollywood strike, some movies are still in production. Here's why
Hollywood actors are on strike, but the union is allowing some productions to continue. That's created some disagreement in the rank and file.

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NPR News: James McBride's 'Heaven & Earth' is an all-American mix of prejudice and hope

James McBride's 'Heaven & Earth' is an all-American mix of prejudice and hope
Set in a neighborhood where Blacks and immigrant Jews have lived next to each other for decades, The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store is one of the best novels critic Maureen Corrigan has read this year.

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NPR News: Clarence Avant, a major power broker in music, sports and politics, has died at 92

Clarence Avant, a major power broker in music, sports and politics, has died at 92
Clarence Avant boosted the careers of a vast array of influential figures, including Michael Jackson, Jim Brown and Barack Obama. He came back into the news after his wife was murdered in 2021.

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NPR News: Custard shop that survived COVID and car crashes finds sweet success on Instagram

Custard shop that survived COVID and car crashes finds sweet success on Instagram
Jamal Jawad's shop was stymied when cars kept running into his business in Dearborn, Mich. But the entrepreneur persevered and he now has three stores and a partnership with the Detroit Pistons.

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NPR News: 'Wait Wait' for August 12, 2023: 25th Anniversary Spectacular, Part V

'Wait Wait' for August 12, 2023: 25th Anniversary Spectacular, Part V
This week, we continue our 25-year retrospective with appearances from Donny Osmond, Kristen Bell + Dax Shepard, Ina Garten, and more!

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NPR News: DC's public library has officially declared the city's best dinosaur roars

DC's public library has officially declared the city's best dinosaur roars
The DC Public Library has announced the winners of its third annual dinosaur roaring contest. Come for the roars, stay for the fun facts about how dinosaurs... didn't roar.

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NPR News: Amidst streaming chaos, Dropout carves out its own niche

Amidst streaming chaos, Dropout carves out its own niche
As big media companies struggle to become profitable, smaller companies like Dropout think they can make it work by offering niche content instead of going after a mass audience.

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NPR News: 'Below Deck,' reality producers stepped in to stop a drunken assault — this time

'Below Deck,' reality producers stepped in to stop a drunken assault — this time
On Bravo's Below Deck Down Under, producers intervened to prevent a sexual assault. It was an abrupt change of course for a franchise known for encouraging bad behavior from very drunk people.

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NPR News: Latinos are Texas' largest ethnic group, but that doesn't equate to political power

Latinos are Texas' largest ethnic group, but that doesn't equate to political power
Latinos are officially the largest ethnic group in Texas. But experts say this population growth is a long way from translating into more political power.

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NPR News: What's Making Us Happy: A guide to your weekend reading, watching and listening

What's Making Us Happy: A guide to your weekend reading, watching and listening
Each week, guests and hosts on NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour share what's bringing them joy: This week, Burn It Down, Seed&Spark, Brandy Clark, and the musical episode of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds.

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NPR News: Hip-hop at 50: A history of explosive musical and cultural innovation

Hip-hop at 50: A history of explosive musical and cultural innovation
To mark hip-hop's 50th anniversary, NPR's All Things Considered explores five moments that are integral to how the culture grew and evolved.

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NPR News: It's #BillionGirlSummer: Taylor, Beyoncé and 'Barbie' made for one epic trifecta

It's #BillionGirlSummer: Taylor, Beyoncé and 'Barbie' made for one epic trifecta
This summer, three women at the peak of their powers lead a spectacular pop culture revival. Barbie, Beyoncé and Taylor Swift shattered records and created a communal economy of irrational exuberance.

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NPR News: A dancer's killing — over voguing — highlights the dangers Black LGBTQ Americans face

A dancer's killing — over voguing — highlights the dangers Black LGBTQ Americans face
O'Shae Sibley was stabbed for voguing to Beyoncé at a New York City gas station. His death, which is being prosecuted as a hate crime, comes as anti-LGBTQ bills and incidents surge across the U.S.

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NPR News: The birth of trap music and the rise of southern hip-hop

The birth of trap music and the rise of southern hip-hop
In 2003, T.I. and other Atlanta rappers created new subgenre of rap: trap music. Twenty years later, its influence is everywhere.

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NPR News: 'Only Murders' returns for Season 3 with a new case to solve and surprises galore

'Only Murders' returns for Season 3 with a new case to solve and surprises galore
Hulu's comedy-mystery series is back, and solving the crime is only part of the fun when the unlikely podcasting trio played by Steve Martin, Martin Short and Selena Gomez get involved.

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NPR News: A writer pieces together the story of a family secret: An aunt who was sent away

A writer pieces together the story of a family secret: An aunt who was sent away
In an Atlantic article, "The Ones We Sent Away," Jennifer Senior tells the story of her aunt, who was institutionalized at age 21 months because of her intellectual and developmental disability.

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NPR News: Emmy Awards rescheduled to January 15 due to Hollywood strikes

Emmy Awards rescheduled to January 15 due to Hollywood strikes
The 75th Emmy Awards have been rescheduled to broadcast on Monday, Jan. 15, 2024 — Martin Luther King Jr. Day. It's television's most prestigious awards show, but ratings have been dropping steadily.

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NPR News: Hollywood strikes' economic impacts are hitting far beyond LA

Hollywood strikes' economic impacts are hitting far beyond LA
The writers and actors strikes in Hollywood are affecting jobs across the U.S. The Motion Picture Association says film and TV productions employ more than 1.7 million people outside California.

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NPR News: Six takeaways from Disney's quarterly earnings call

Six takeaways from Disney's quarterly earnings call
In a fickle media market, Disney's overall revenue grew 4%. Despite declining ad revenue and uncertainty over the Hollywood writers and actors strikes, CEO Bob Iger sees growth opportunities.

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NPR News: Author Ann Patchett on writing about family secrets in her novel 'Tom Lake'

Author Ann Patchett on writing about family secrets in her novel 'Tom Lake'
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with author Ann Patchett on her latest novel Tom Lake, which tackles family, maternal love and the secrets a mother may choose not to share with her children.

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NPR News: A poet pieces together an uncertain past in 'Memoir of a Kidnapping'

A poet pieces together an uncertain past in 'Memoir of a Kidnapping'
When Shane McCrae was almost 4 years old, his maternal grandparents, who were white supremacists, took him from his father, who is Black. His new memoir is Pulling the Chariot of the Sun.

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NPR News: Tory Lanez sentenced to 10 years for Megan Thee Stallion shooting

Tory Lanez sentenced to 10 years for Megan Thee Stallion shooting
The rapper was convicted of shooting Megan Thee Stallion in July 2020 as they left a party in Los Angeles. Prosecutors argued that Tory Lanez had tried to turn public opinion against the plaintiff.

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NPR News: Shakespeare and penguin book get caught in Florida's 'Don't Say Gay' laws

Shakespeare and penguin book get caught in Florida's 'Don't Say Gay' laws
Students in a Florida school district will be reading only excerpts from William Shakespeare's plays for class rather than the full texts under redesigned curriculum guides.

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NPR News: A barber turns haircuts into a game to help a boy with autism get through them

A barber turns haircuts into a game to help a boy with autism get through them
LaQuista Erinna's son Jackson was diagnosed with autism. Overwhelmed by sensory experiences, haircuts were hard. She found a barber who could manage Jackson's meltdowns. One day, things went wrong.

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NPR News: The Visual Effects workers behind Marvel's movie magic vote to unionize

The Visual Effects workers behind Marvel's movie magic vote to unionize
More than 50 workers at Marvel Studios in LA, New York and Atlanta have signed authorization cards to be represented by the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees, or IATSE.

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NPR News: 'Passages' captures intimacy up-close — and the result is messy and mesmerizing

'Passages' captures intimacy up-close — and the result is messy and mesmerizing
A narcissistic film director leaves his husband for a woman in Ira Sachs' new drama. But ending a marriage is rarely clean or easy — as this thrilling, tempestuous film proves.

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NPR News: DJ Casper, creator of the iconic and ubiquitous 'Cha Cha Slide,' has died at 58

DJ Casper, creator of the iconic and ubiquitous 'Cha Cha Slide,' has died at 58
The Chicago native, born Willie Perry Jr., wrote the song as an exercise track for his nephew in the late 1990s before it exploded in popularity and became a worldwide hit.

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NPR News: There's money in Magic: The booming business of rare game cards

There's money in Magic: The booming business of rare game cards
For decades, sports have led the pack in the trading card market. Now, as celebrities shell out millions for rare game cards, fantasy characters are giving star athletes a run for their money.

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NPR News: Influencer Kai Cenat announced a giveaway in New York. Chaos ensued

Influencer Kai Cenat announced a giveaway in New York. Chaos ensued
The influencer era has given us a direct view into the lives of the young, rich and famous. And it's given them huge sway over their thousands of followers.

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NPR News: Paramount sells Simon & Schuster to private investment firm

Paramount sells Simon & Schuster to private investment firm
Paramount Global has sold Simon & Schuster to the private equity firm KKR. The deal comes nearly a year after the Department of Justice blocked Penguin Random House from acquiring Simon & Schuster.

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NPR News: William Friedkin, director of 'The Exorcist' and 'The French Connection,' dead at 87

William Friedkin, director of 'The Exorcist' and 'The French Connection,' dead at 87
The Oscar winner's other credits include To Live and Die in L.A., Cruising, Rules of Engagement and a TV remake of the classic play and Sidney Lumet movie 12 Angry Men.

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NPR News: After singer David Daniels' guilty plea, the victim speaks out

After singer David Daniels' guilty plea, the victim speaks out
The opera star who once sang on stages around the world suddenly pleaded guilty to sexual assault on Friday. The assaulted man, singer Samuel Schultz, reflects on the experiences he has endured.

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NPR News: 'Barbie' is the only billion-dollar blockbuster solely directed by a woman

'Barbie' is the only billion-dollar blockbuster solely directed by a woman
Greta Gerwig's film joins a high-grossing list of mostly male-directed movies, most of them with men leading the casts.

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NPR News: Where did 20,000 Jews hide from the Holocaust? In Shanghai

Where did 20,000 Jews hide from the Holocaust? In Shanghai
An exhibit in New York explores a little-known chapter of World War II.

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NPR News: Hop in the minivan: 'Summer Is for Cousins' invites you on a family vacation

Hop in the minivan: 'Summer Is for Cousins' invites you on a family vacation
Summer is for swimming, playing cards and talking all night. Summer is for ice cream and doing nothing. And, in this new picture book from Rajani LaRocca and Abhi Alwar, summer is also for cousins.

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NPR News: A man says he visited every country in the world — without stepping foot on a plane

A man says he visited every country in the world — without stepping foot on a plane
NPR's Scott Simon speaks to Torbjørn Pedersen, a Danish traveler who says he's visited every country in the world without flying.

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NPR News: Fire devastated this NYC Chinatown bookshop — community has rushed to its aid

Fire devastated this NYC Chinatown bookshop — community has rushed to its aid
Yu & Me Books was a fairly new business when a fire caused substantial damage to the shop. Now, owner Lucy Yu is working to repair not just the physical bookstore but the community around it as well.

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NPR News: Opera singer David Daniels pleads guilty in sexual assault trial

Opera singer David Daniels pleads guilty in sexual assault trial
The world-renowned countertenor and his husband were accused of drugging and raping a young singer in 2010.

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NPR News: What's Making Us Happy: A guide to your weekend viewing and listening

What's Making Us Happy: A guide to your weekend viewing and listening
Each week, guests and hosts on NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour share what's bringing them joy. This week, X-Terminators, The Righteous Gemstones, and the new Gabriels album Angels & Queens.

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NPR News: Here's what to watch during the ongoing writer's strike

Here's what to watch during the ongoing writer's strike
The work stoppage has curtailed late-night talk shows and put the fall broadcast season in disarray. Critic David Bianculli says there's still some excellent TV to watch, if you know where to look.

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NPR News: Remembering Pee-wee Herman creator Paul Reubens

Remembering Pee-wee Herman creator Paul Reubens
We remember Reubens, who died July 30, by listening back to a 2004 interview with him, and to archival interviews with Laurence Fishburne and S. Epatha Merkerson, who appeared on Pee-wee's Playhouse.

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NPR News: Dun dun — done! Why watching 'Law & Order' clips on YouTube is oddly satisfying

Dun dun — done! Why watching 'Law & Order' clips on YouTube is oddly satisfying
These slimmed-down episodes are perfect for attention spans shortened by TikTok. I don't need to see the whole story — not even how it ends — as long as the conveyor belt of clips keeps rolling.

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NPR News: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles return, rebooted and reinvigorated, for 'Mutant Mayhem'

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles return, rebooted and reinvigorated, for 'Mutant Mayhem'
With a terrific voice cast and distinctive animation, Mutant Mayhem offers a fun and kinetic reset of a long-running franchise.

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NPR News: Eric B. & Rakim change the flow of rap with 'Paid in Full'

Eric B. & Rakim change the flow of rap with 'Paid in Full'
With their 1987 debut album Paid in Full, Eric B. & Rakim introduced internal rhyme schemes to rap, and changed the flow of hip-hop forever.

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NPR News: After India's rice export bans, some U.S. Indian grocery stores ration rice sales

After India's rice export bans, some U.S. Indian grocery stores ration rice sales
Some Indian grocery stores have started rationing rice sales to prevent people from hoarding. It comes after India stopped the export of some types of rice to control prices.

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NPR News: Post Malone chases happiness, chicken nuggets and love in new album 'Austin'

Post Malone chases happiness, chicken nuggets and love in new album 'Austin'
Hip-hop superstar Post Malone shares stories of fatherhood, self-doubt and why he named his latest album after his real name.

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NPR News: Oprah, Meryl Streep and more have donated at least $1 million to help striking actors

Oprah, Meryl Streep and more have donated at least $1 million to help striking actors
The SAG-AFTRA Foundation has raised $15 million over the past three weeks for its emergency fund. The Entertainment Community Fund has received over $6 million since the WGA went on strike.

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NPR News: Remembering actor Angus Cloud of 'Euphoria,' dead at 25

Remembering actor Angus Cloud of 'Euphoria,' dead at 25
Angus Cloud, best known for his role on HBO's Euphoria died Monday at the age of 25. He was spotted to play Fezco, the drug dealer with a heart of gold, by a casting scout on a street in New York.

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NPR News: As hip-hop turns 50, Tiny Desk rolls out the hits

As hip-hop turns 50, Tiny Desk rolls out the hits
For the 50th anniversary of hip-hop in August, NPR Music is pulling together all of its hip-hop Tiny Desk Concerts — the sleeper hits and the all-time favorites, plus some behind-the-scenes gossip.

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NPR News: The unassumingly brilliant 'Reservation Dogs' is back for its third and final season

The unassumingly brilliant 'Reservation Dogs' is back for its third and final season
The third and final season of Reservation Dogs debuts on Hulu Wednesday. It's the unassuming, touching and authentic story of a group of young Native Americans trying to find their place in the world.

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NPR News: Author Steven Millhauser doesn't mind if his new stories leave you uneasy

Author Steven Millhauser doesn't mind if his new stories leave you uneasy
NPR's Sacha Pfeiffer talks with author Steven Millhauser about new collection of short stories, Disruptions, that describe fantastical situations that deal with obsessions, fixations and extremes.

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NPR News: Movie extras worry they'll be replaced by AI. Hollywood is already doing body scans

Movie extras worry they'll be replaced by AI. Hollywood is already doing body scans
Five background actors told NPR they had to undergo face and body digital scans while on TV and movie sets. The use of digital replicas is a sticking point in the ongoing strikes in Hollywood.

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NPR News: What a calming hand on the back meant for a woman in crisis

What a calming hand on the back meant for a woman in crisis
In 2003, Susan Dickman noticed several missed calls from the hospital where her dad was being treated. She rushed there and was in a panic in the elevator when she felt a hand on her back.

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NPR News: Friends and family mourn the death of Angus Cloud, the well-loved star of 'Euphoria'

Friends and family mourn the death of Angus Cloud, the well-loved star of 'Euphoria'
Angus Cloud's portrayal of Fez, a thoughtful and laconic drug dealer on HBO's Euphoria, endeared him to fans and launched a career that was still rising. He died Monday at age 25.

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