How Father's Day got started 115 years ago
Sunday marks 115 years since the first Father's Day celebration. Ahead of that special day, we celebrate dads and the daughter who inspired the annual tradition.
Arts
Children's book 'Marianne the Maker' celebrates creativity
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with authors Kelly Corrigan and Claire Corrigan Lichty about their new book Marianne the Maker.
In first-of-its-kind lawsuit, Hollywood giants sue AI firm for copyright infringement
Disney and Universal's 110-page lawsuit against Midjourney claims the AI player stole "countless" copyrighted works to train its software.
Action, rom-com, or kids, there's a movie for everyone this weekend
In theaters this weekend: A live-action How to Train Your Dragon, a matchmaker rom-com Materialists, an adaptation of Stephen King's The Life of Chuck, and Ana de Armas stars in a John Wick spin-off.
Drama or comedy? Matchmaker movie 'Materialists' is undone by its own ambition
Dakota Johnson plays a savvy New York City matchmaker caught between two men in a film that ultimately fails to reconcile the screwball vigor of a comedy with the emotional oomph of a drama.
Benicio del Toro reflects on living in Wes Anderson's world
Del Toro moved from Puerto Rico to Pennsylvania as a teen. His breakout role was as a mumbly, small-time crook in The Usual Suspects. Now he's starring in Anderson's new film, The Phoenician Scheme.
Nintendo Switch 2 and launch games reviewed: everything you need to know
The Switch 2 improves upon the first console in nearly every way. But is it worth the $450? We review how to get the best bang for your buck.
Jason Reynolds' favorite thing is being alone
Jason Reynolds writes stories that meet kids where they're at, as full, complex people. He talks with Rachel about the value of being a crier, and his restless approach to living life to its fullest.
Nick Kroll and Andrew Rannells explain how 'I Don't Understand You' got made
The comedy horror film I Don't Understand You follows a couple's pre-adoption Italian vacation gone wrong in every way. NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks to the movie's stars, Andrew Rannells and Nick Kroll.
Performers and video game companies reach deal that ends nearly year-long strike
Performers who do stunt and voice work for video games went on strike in July after reaching a stalemate in negotiations over how companies can use A.I. in game development.