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Why 1999 was such a big year for movies
NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with Brian Raftery, author of the book, Best. Movie. Year. Ever.: How 1999 Blew Up the Big Screen.
Wisconsin crowns the brandy old fashioned as the official state cocktail
Lawmakers in Wisconsin have passed a resolution declaring the state's official cocktail: the brandy old fashioned.
With 'Barbie' leading the way, 2023 was a big year for women in film
by Bob Mondello
2023 is becoming a banner year for women in film. Barbie's led the way, and lots of films are following.
Congressional spending bill will avoid a government shutdown — for now
by Eric McDaniel
Congress is moving forward with a spending bill approach that could lead to rolling shutdown deadlines next year.
Biden and Xi-Jinping have a lot to discuss at their first in-person meeting this week
by John Ruwitch
President Biden is to hold his first in-person meeting with China's leader, Xi Jinping, in California on Wednesday. The two leaders have a lot to discuss when they sit down.
This national report says climate change is making life harder for Americans
by Alejandra Borunda
The National Climate Assessment is the most consequential U.S. climate report. Released every five years, it analyzes how climate change impacts every aspect of our lives.
It's been a year since Southwest's epic meltdown. What's changed?
by Joe Hernandez
A major blizzard last December forced Southwest Airlines to cancel more than 16,000 flights, stranding passengers across the country. But the airline says this year is different.
Falling gas prices are helping cool inflation
by Scott Horsley
Inflation cooled last month, as falling gasoline prices helped to offset rising rents. News of a smaller-than-expected jump in the cost-of-living triggered a rally on Wall Street.
A major Los Angeles freeway has been closed indefinitely
by Makenna Sievertson
One of the largest freeways going in and out of downtown Los Angeles is closed indefinitely
A UN gathering on addressing plastic waste draws a variety of voices
by Julia Simon
A UN gathering in Kenya seeks to address the huge problem of plastic waste. But some at the talks are skeptical of solutions put forth by fossil fuel and plastic industries.
The Unsung Hero who saved her from a devastating car crash
by Nellie Gilles
In this week's Unsung Hero, Thea Rhiannon thanks a stranger who saved her life after a car crash.
Radio Diaries: How one NYC hotel tenant spread kindness for decades
by Nellie Gilles
Hisako Hasegawa lived for decades in a New York City hotel, and was a mystery to those around her. And all through the years, she would return small favors with extreme kindness.