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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.
This year is set to be a consequential one in U.S. politics
The presidential election will have different views on how to handle everything from the economy to immigration and abortion rights. Criminal trials are looming for one of the potential candidates.
Are U.S. interests served by the country supporting Israel's war on Hamas?
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with analysts Yousef Munayyer and Jonathan Schanzer about American interests in continuing to support Israel in its war against Hamas.
The U.S. population in 2024 is expected to grow by 1 person about every 24 seconds
The world population has topped 8 billion — but the growth rate is slowing. What does this mean for the decades to come?
Queen Margrethe II of Denmark will step down after 50 years on the throne
The queen announced in a live New Year's television address that she's stepping down on Jan. 14. The queen's 52-year reign is the longest by a monarch in Danish history.
The Detroit Pistons' long nightmare is finally over
The Detroit Pistons set the NBA record for the most consecutive losses in a single season: 28. The string ended over the weekend when the Pistons beat the Toronto Raptors.
Inspired by 'blue zones': 7 daily habits to live a longer, healthier life
by Allison Aubrey
People typically take stock and resolve to make healthy changes around the new year. Blue zones, the longest-lived communities on earth, offer lessons on habits that promote health and longevity.
What changed after a California school district banned teaching critical race theory?
by Sandhya Dirks
More than a year after a Southern California school district banned the teaching of critical race theory, some Temecula Valley Unified students say it's resulted in more racism.
New Year's Day means a slate of college football bowl games
NPR's Rob Schmitz talks to Kevin Blackistone, Washington Post sports columnist and ESPN panelist, about the Rose Bowl and Sugar Bowl. The winners will play for college football's national championship
How companies are using artificial intelligence to tackle global warming
From detecting fires to looking for lithium, many companies that are working on climate solutions are embracing artificial intelligence as a tool.
The reason why there are many Jan. 1 birthdays in Pakistan and Afghanistan
by Diaa Hadid
January 1 is a common birthday in Pakistan and Afghanistan because 1/1 is an easy date for people to remember in cultures that don't follow Western standards of time.
As Russia-Ukraine war nears 2-year mark, Putin says no peace until goals are achieved
NPR's Rob Schmitz talks to Nina Khrushcheva, professor of international affairs at The New School in New York City, about Russian President Putin's vision as Moscow grows increasingly isolated.
Grapes used in champagne may become harder to grow because of climate change
Global warming is impacting grape crops that are used to produce champagne. Some regions outside of Champagne, France, are hoping to carry the torch.