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How the threat of war is unifying people in Pakistan
by Betsy Joles
Pakistanis remain on their toes amid tensions with India. But the threat of war is unifying people in a country where many have become disenchanted with their civilian and military leadership.
Fighting increases between U.S. forces and Iran-backed militias
by Ruth Sherlock
Tensions are rising in the Middle East as Iran-backed militias from Yemen to Iraq to Syria to Lebanon exchange fire with U.S. and Israeli forces.
The girl who defied Hitler
In an election year, what does it mean to stand up against your own peers for what you think is right? We look to the story of a young German girl and a movement that defied Hitler.
Getting into the kitchen with an Indigenous chef who uses North American ingredients
by Elizabeth Caldwell
Cooking with ingredients that are original to this country is a passion for some indigenous chefs. We get into the kitchen with one of them.
If you're trying to come up with New Year's resolutions, here's some inspiration
Do you have your New Year's Resolution yet? No pressure, but if you want to set a goal for 2024, NPR's Life Kit has published a list of 50 ideas from past episodes.
How AI is already impacting jobs in the U.S.
Whether or not artificial intelligence is coming for your job, it's almost certain to change it. Here's how Americans are dealing with AI at work.
Energy Department gets pushback for efficiency standards to reduce greenhouse gases
by Jeff Brady
The Biden administration is updating efficiency standards for many consumer products to help meet the country's climate goals. Many are getting pushback.
Think you know the best pie in America? Try Wisconsin's paper bag apple pie
by Lina Tran
People can feel strongly about their holiday pie preferences. In southeast Wisconsin, there's an option that ranks highly: apple pie that comes in a — wait for it — bag.
Here's what Nelson Mandela ate on Christmas, according to his former chef
by Kate Bartlett
It's been 10 years since South Africa's first democratically elected president died. Nelson Mandela's former chef describes how how the anti-apartheid icon liked to spend Christmas Day.
A Venezuelan family celebrates Christmas from Utah with traditional dish of hallacas
by Ciara Hulet
A Venezuelan family in Utah prepares hallacas, a traditional Christmas dish and reflect the bittersweet nature of the holiday for migrants who've found peace and stability in the U.S. but miss home.
How to do a financial reset
by Marielle Segarra
The Great Money Reset author Jill Schlesinger says if you're considering a reset, it helps to crunch the numbers, see what your finances look like, what might be possible for you and when.
Brenda Lee talks about her new Billboard Hot 100 hit — which came out 65 years ago
by Scott Detrow
Earlier this month, Brenda Lee's "Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree" topped the Billboard Hot 100 chart, 65 years after its release. We revisit her conversation with NPR's Scott Detrow.