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Jennifer Aniston's production company plans to reboot '9 to 5'
The 1980 classic starred Dolly Parton, Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin as three women seeking revenge against their sexist boss. It made more than $100 million at the box office.
A top Qatari official discusses why Gaza is a policy priority
by Aya Batrawy
Qatar's ties to Hamas are controversial but useful. A top Qatari official tells NPR why the Gulf Arab state hosts senior Hamas figures and why Gaza is a policy priority.
U.N. Security Council proposals for Gaza weakened to win U.S. support
U.N. Security Council proposals to call for a Gaza ceasefire or put the U.N. in charge of aid inspections were weakened to try to win support from the U.S., which backs Israel's fight against Hamas.
Hockey legend Jaromir Jagr begins 36th season with Czech Republic's Kladno Knights
by Leila Fadel
Hockey legend Jaromir Jagr was drafted by the Pittsburgh Penguins in 1990. The 51-year-old former NHL star made an appearance on the ice this week for the Kladno Knights, a team in the Czech Republic.
More online sellers are using AI-generated images, so what you buy may look different
Online sellers are increasingly using AI-generated images to lure consumers. But what you buy may end up looking very different. The team at the Indicator from Planet Money looks into the trend.
Georgia GOP chair discusses Colorado ruling disqualifying Trump from primary ballot
by A Martínez
NPR's A Martinez speaks with Georgia GOP Chairman Josh McKoon about the Colorado Supreme Court decision that disqualifies former President Donald Trump from running in the state's primary election.
How a teacher's act of kindness bound her student and family together
by Barry Gordemer
John Cruitt's mother died just days before Christmas in 1958. He's never forgotten the way his third grade teacher supported him. More than 50 years later he wrote to her and they reunited.
What's going on in our brains when we experience nostalgia?
by A Martínez
What's going on in our brains and bodies when we experience waves of nostalgia in the holiday season? We talk to musician and neuroscientist Daniel Levitin about the medicine of music.
Germany's government is warning companies to scale back dependence on China
by Rob Schmitz
The dependence German companies have built up on China helps prop up Europe's largest economy. Germany's government warns against over-dependence. What's the way forward for German companies?
As China's migrant workforce ages, how will the country support them?
by Emily Feng
China's 300 million migrant workers helped power its economic growth. Many are approaching retirement age however, with no social safety net to support them.
Frank Sinatra makes a return to the Billboard Hot 100 for the first time in 56 years
by Leila Fadel
This week saw the "Chairman of the Board" Frank Sinatra make a return to the Billboard Hot 100 for the first time in 56 years. His 1948 rendition of Jingle Bells jingled all the way to a Top 20 spot.
National Geographic will stop selling its regular printed issues on newsstands
This is the last month that National Geographic Magazine will be sold on newsstands, following a year of layoffs.