NPR News: 'Kneecap' is a profane, political and funny origin story of the Irish hip hip group

'Kneecap' is a profane, political and funny origin story of the Irish hip hip group
An anarchic origin story for the Irish-language rap group Kneecap is a wild ride, starring the group members playing themselves.

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NPR News: A Norwegian swimmer's love affair with chocolate muffins may be winning the Olympics

A Norwegian swimmer's love affair with chocolate muffins may be winning the Olympics
When he’s not in the pool, Henrik Christiansen is documenting his deepening obsession with the gooey treats. His many dramatic TikToks are spreading muffin fever across the Olympic Village and beyond.

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NPR News: The FDA adds more brands to a new alert for lead-contaminated cinnamon

The FDA adds more brands to a new alert for lead-contaminated cinnamon
No illnesses have been reported in connection to the alerts. The FDA has recommended that manufacturers voluntarily recall their products.

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NPR News: From 'E.T.' to 'Blade Runner,' how the summer of 1982 changed cinema forever

From 'E.T.' to 'Blade Runner,' how the summer of 1982 changed cinema forever
In 1982, eight science fiction films were released within eight weeks of each other. In The Future Was Now, Chris Nashawaty chronicles how those movies shaped the genre and the movie industry.

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NPR News: 25 Years Later: The legacy 'The Blair Witch Project' left on horror

25 Years Later: The legacy 'The Blair Witch Project' left on horror
25 years ago, The Blair Witch Project convinced millions that they were watching real found footage. With filming techniques and a viral marketing campaign, the movie left a mark on the horror genre.

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NPR News: The antithesis of the Olympics: Using AI to write a fan letter

The antithesis of the Olympics: Using AI to write a fan letter
In one of Google’s Olympics ads, a dad uses AI tool Gemini to craft a fan letter from his daughter to an Olympian. But it’s the wrong approach to express admiration in a star athlete – and to instill confidence in a burgeoning one.

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NPR News: 'Hacks' peeks behind the curtain of a changing comedy world

'Hacks' peeks behind the curtain of a changing comedy world
Paul W. Downs is a co-creator and co-star of the Emmy-nominated HBO Max series. "It's a comedy, but we also want to make a show that makes people think," he says.

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NPR News: Stars share the films they love On TCM's 'Two for One' series

Stars share the films they love On TCM's 'Two for One' series
Guest programmers, including Spike Lee, Olivia Wilde and even Donald Trump, present and discuss two favorite films on this TCM feature. It's yet another way the network celebrates the love of movies.

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NPR News: The story of love pulled apart by slavery is being told though dance

The story of love pulled apart by slavery is being told though dance
The legacy of the emancipation of Jim and Winnie Shankle spans generations. The true love story among former slaves is shared in a dance performance in the Texas town the couple founded in 1867.

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NPR News: Toumani Diabaté plucked the kora's 21 strings. The world fell in love with his music

Toumani Diabaté plucked the kora's 21 strings. The world fell in love with his music
The musician died this month at age 58. His collaborators are paying tribute to "a great artist who belongs to the world.”

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NPR News: After a roast, comic Nikki Glaser says she needs to cleanse her brain

After a roast, comic Nikki Glaser says she needs to cleanse her brain
Glaser made headlines for her roast of Tom Brady. "I don't love people getting offended," she says of her comedy. "All I want is people to like me." Glaser's new HBO special is Someday You'll Die.

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NPR News: A flood of emotions in these stoic portraits of people returning home after a deluge

A flood of emotions in these stoic portraits of people returning home after a deluge
Photojournalist Gideon Mendel has made it his mission to show how ordinary people around the world are affected by the consequences of a changing climate.

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