The Oxford Word of the Year is brain rot
Brain rot describes overconsuming low quality social media content. Casper Grathwohl of Oxford University Languages discusses how brain rot was selected.
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On the darkest day of her life, two unsung heroes give Clarice a moment of respite
On one of the hardest days of her life, Clarice is given a moment of respite by her two unsung heroes
The Amazon's historic opera house
There is a historic opera house in the Amazon that is a destination for some famous singers, musicians and local fans.
Daniel Craig gets Oscar buzz for his new film 'Queer' based on Burroughs' novella
The William S. Burroughs novella "Queer" has been transformed for the big screen. Daniel Craig plays a swaggering-yet-desperate expatriate living in Mexico City who longs for a younger man.
The U.S. is facing a youth mental health crisis. These skaters want to help
The Skate Mind Project is working to bring psychological first aid to the skatepark — promoting stronger relationships within skating culture, and emphasizing parks and shops as community centers.
Writer Thoreau warned of brain rot in 1854. Now it's the Oxford Word of 2024
The term brain rot first appeared in Henry David Thoreau's famous Walden, according to the Oxford University Press. How did he use it — and what might he have made of its modern meaning?
Tune in to a mini-concert with Beth Gibbons
Portishead's lead singer and lyricist performs songs from her debut solo album, Lives Outgrown.
12 novels that NPR critics and staff were excited to share with you in 2024
Every year, we ask NPR staff and book critics to share their favorite titles in our annual Books We Love guide. Behind the scenes, it's fun to spot trends and see what gets nominated again and again.
Rosie Tucker: Tiny Desk Concert
The indie rocker brings their catchy songs full of big ideas to the Tiny Desk.
Sunday Puzzle: Cyber Monday categories!
NPR's Eric Deggans plays the puzzle with CapRadio listener Greg Felton of Stateline, Nev., and Puzzlemaster Will Shortz.