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Legendary screen siren and animal rights activist Brigitte Bardot has died at age 91. The alluring former model starred in numerous movies, often playing the highly sexualized love interest. (Image credit: Keystone Features) Demand for memory chips currently exceeds supply and there's very little chance of that changing any time soon. More chips for AI means less available for other products such as computers and phones and that could drive up those prices too. (Image credit: Charlie Litchfield/ASSOCIATED PRESS) 300+by Kristin Wright / 1hA 'bomb cyclone' is intensifying severe winter weather for millions of people across the U.S. The system is expected to knock out power and disrupt holiday travel. (Image credit: Spencer Platt)
Legendary screen siren and animal rights activist Brigitte Bardot has died at age 91. The alluring former model starred in numerous movies, often playing the highly sexualized love interest. (Image credit: Keystone Features)
Demand for memory chips currently exceeds supply and there's very little chance of that changing any time soon. More chips for AI means less available for other products such as computers and phones and that could drive up those prices too. (Image credit: Charlie Litchfield/ASSOCIATED PRESS)
300+by Kristin Wright / 1h
A 'bomb cyclone' is intensifying severe winter weather for millions of people across the U.S. The system is expected to knock out power and disrupt holiday travel. (Image credit: Spencer Platt)
Today
The report said that a Russian rocket sent the satellites on Sunday from a launchpad in eastern Russia. (Image credit: Ivan Timoshenko) 30by Michal Ruprecht / 8h. Hamada Shaqoura, a Palestinian food influencer, cooks Egyptian-style shrimp fries. Arthur Marques plays soccer for a living, but it's soccer with a twist. Valerie Keter, dressed in a traditional beaded collar from the Maasai people in southern Kenya, discusses the history of the ancient tribe.'/> TikToks are everywhere (well, except countries like Australia and India, where they've been banned. 500+by Eleanor Beardsley / 11hThe Museum of Strategic Missile Forces tells the story of how Ukraine dismantled its nuclear weapons arsenal after independence in 1991. Today many Ukrainians believe that decision to give up nukes was a mistake. (Image credit: Anton Shtuka for NPR)
The report said that a Russian rocket sent the satellites on Sunday from a launchpad in eastern Russia. (Image credit: Ivan Timoshenko)
30by Michal Ruprecht / 8h
. Hamada Shaqoura, a Palestinian food influencer, cooks Egyptian-style shrimp fries. Arthur Marques plays soccer for a living, but it's soccer with a twist. Valerie Keter, dressed in a traditional beaded collar from the Maasai people in southern Kenya, discusses the history of the ancient tribe.'/> TikToks are everywhere (well, except countries like Australia and India, where they've been banned.
500+by Eleanor Beardsley / 11h
The Museum of Strategic Missile Forces tells the story of how Ukraine dismantled its nuclear weapons arsenal after independence in 1991. Today many Ukrainians believe that decision to give up nukes was a mistake. (Image credit: Anton Shtuka for NPR)
Yesterday
President Donald Trump welcomed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to his Florida resort Sunday after speaking with Russian President Vladimir Putin by phone. (Image credit: Alex Brandon) Jeffrey R. Holland led the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, a key governing body. He was next in line to become the church's president. (Image credit: Rick Bowmer) A powerful winter storm is impacting parts of the U.S. with major snowfall, ice, and below zero wind chills. The conditions are disrupting holiday travel and could last through next week. (Image credit: Spencer Platt) 1Kby Alana Wise / 23hBob Kafka was an organizer with ADAPT (American Disabled for Attendant Programs Today), a group which advocates for policy change to support people with disabilities. (Image credit: Ilana Panich-Linsman) 100+by Robbie Griffiths / 23hPantomimes are plays based on a well-known story — often a fairy tale — which are given a bawdy twist. The audience is expected to join in throughout, shouting as loudly as they can. (Image credit: Ella Carmen Dale) The Kennedy Center is planning legal action after jazz musician Chuck Redd canceled an annual holiday concert. Redd pulled out after President Trump's name appeared on the building. (Image credit: ) 100+by Marc Silver / 1dThese stunning photos include a polar bear in a Chinese zoo, a teen in Zambia facing an uncertain future, Mongolian kids watching TV in a tent, a chef prepping a bowl of good-for-you soup. (Image credit: Zed Nelson) 42by Scott Simon / 1dChristmastime is full of joy, sure, but also full of bittersweetness from nostalgia and loss. NPR's Scott Simon details a holiday encounter in his kitchen with a wise man in a red suit. (Image credit: Caroline Simon) Drugs like Adderall and Ritalin appear to help children with ADHD by activating brain areas involved in alertness and motivation. (Image credit: Benjamin Kay) Russia attacked Ukraine's capital with missiles and drones early Saturday morning, killing one and wounding over 20 people a day before talks between Ukraine and the U.S., local authorities said. (Image credit: Efrem Lukatsky) Myanmar's military rulers are holding a general election in phases starting Dec. 28 amid the country's civil war. The head of the U.N. says the vote will be anything but free and fair. (Image credit: Aung Shine Oo)
President Donald Trump welcomed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to his Florida resort Sunday after speaking with Russian President Vladimir Putin by phone. (Image credit: Alex Brandon)
Jeffrey R. Holland led the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, a key governing body. He was next in line to become the church's president. (Image credit: Rick Bowmer)
A powerful winter storm is impacting parts of the U.S. with major snowfall, ice, and below zero wind chills. The conditions are disrupting holiday travel and could last through next week. (Image credit: Spencer Platt)
1Kby Alana Wise / 23h
Bob Kafka was an organizer with ADAPT (American Disabled for Attendant Programs Today), a group which advocates for policy change to support people with disabilities. (Image credit: Ilana Panich-Linsman)
100+by Robbie Griffiths / 23h
Pantomimes are plays based on a well-known story — often a fairy tale — which are given a bawdy twist. The audience is expected to join in throughout, shouting as loudly as they can. (Image credit: Ella Carmen Dale)
The Kennedy Center is planning legal action after jazz musician Chuck Redd canceled an annual holiday concert. Redd pulled out after President Trump's name appeared on the building. (Image credit: )
100+by Marc Silver / 1d
These stunning photos include a polar bear in a Chinese zoo, a teen in Zambia facing an uncertain future, Mongolian kids watching TV in a tent, a chef prepping a bowl of good-for-you soup. (Image credit: Zed Nelson)
42by Scott Simon / 1d
Christmastime is full of joy, sure, but also full of bittersweetness from nostalgia and loss. NPR's Scott Simon details a holiday encounter in his kitchen with a wise man in a red suit. (Image credit: Caroline Simon)
Drugs like Adderall and Ritalin appear to help children with ADHD by activating brain areas involved in alertness and motivation. (Image credit: Benjamin Kay)
Russia attacked Ukraine's capital with missiles and drones early Saturday morning, killing one and wounding over 20 people a day before talks between Ukraine and the U.S., local authorities said. (Image credit: Efrem Lukatsky)
Myanmar's military rulers are holding a general election in phases starting Dec. 28 amid the country's civil war. The head of the U.N. says the vote will be anything but free and fair. (Image credit: Aung Shine Oo)
Dec 26, 2025
A federal judge this week canceled the trial of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, and scheduled a hearing on whether the prosecution is being vindictive in pursuing a human smuggling case against him. (Image credit: Stephanie Scarbrough) In addition to ending fighting, the agreement calls for no further military movements by either side and no violations of either side's airspace for military purposes. (Image credit: AP) by Marc Silver / 2dOur most-viewed Instagram videos include reports from a Rhode Island factory that makes special food for malnourished children and from a tournament for soccer-playing "grannies." (Image credit: From left: Ryan Brown for NPR; Diaa Hadid/NPR; Gabrielle Emanuel/NPR; Ben de la Cruz/NPR) by Leila Fadel / 2dNPR's Leila Fadel asks former State Department official Wa'el Alzayat about the prospects of Kurdish forces reaching an agreement to join the Syrian army ahead of an end-of-year deadline. 500+by Suzanne Nuyen / 2dThe U.S. has launched a "deadly strike" against Islamic State fighters in northwest Nigeria, according to Trump. And, holiday spending was higher than expected this year. (Image credit: Anna Moneymaker) 500+by Maria Godoy / 2dThe Trump administration wants to revamp U.S. childhood vaccination recommendations to align with some other peer nations, including one tiny country in northern Europe. (Image credit: Scott Barbour/Getty Images Europe) President Trump set the process in motion to ease federal restrictions on marijuana. But his order doesn't automatically revoke laws targeting marijuana, which remains illegal to transport over state lines. (Image credit: Charlie Riedel) 500+by Rachel Treisman / 2dThe original Betty Boop, the first four Nancy Drew books and Greta Garbo's first talkie are among the many works from 1930 that will be free to use, share and remake starting on Jan. 1. 100+by Will Stone / 2dIf your New Year's resolution is to start resistance training, Life Kit is here to help. Sign up for our Guide to Building Strength and get a month of expert tips on how to create a lasting routine. 100+by Ava Pukatch / 2dHousehold waste increases by 25% between Thanksgiving and New Years. Rules vary by municipality on what you can recycle and what needs to go into the trash. (Image credit: Anna Moneymaker) Amanda Seyfried is up for a Golden Globe for her performance in The Testament of Ann Lee , a movie musical about the leader of the Shakers, the 18th-century religious movement that preached celibacy, gender and racial equality, and pacifism. (Image credit: Searchlight Pictures/Searchlight Pictures) 100+by Joel Rose / 2d" src="https://npr.brightspotcdn.com/dims3/default/strip/false/crop/1024x530+0+0/resize/1024x530!/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fnpr-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F8a%2F43%2Ffbe5a3a643ba87d03ab7020a5237%2Fgettyimages-2105329645.jpg"> Alaska Airlines is the latest airline to ground its planes because of an IT meltdown. We talked to industry leaders about why these systems fail, and what airlines can learn from 1Kby Lynn Arditi / 2d'/> Figuring out the insurance options for families often falls to women. Some say they're delaying marriage, taking side jobs, and putting their kids on Medicaid as premium prices shoot up in 2026. (Image credit: José A. Alvarado Jr. for NPR)
A federal judge this week canceled the trial of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, and scheduled a hearing on whether the prosecution is being vindictive in pursuing a human smuggling case against him. (Image credit: Stephanie Scarbrough)
In addition to ending fighting, the agreement calls for no further military movements by either side and no violations of either side's airspace for military purposes. (Image credit: AP)
by Marc Silver / 2d
Our most-viewed Instagram videos include reports from a Rhode Island factory that makes special food for malnourished children and from a tournament for soccer-playing "grannies." (Image credit: From left: Ryan Brown for NPR; Diaa Hadid/NPR; Gabrielle Emanuel/NPR; Ben de la Cruz/NPR)
by Leila Fadel / 2d
NPR's Leila Fadel asks former State Department official Wa'el Alzayat about the prospects of Kurdish forces reaching an agreement to join the Syrian army ahead of an end-of-year deadline.
500+by Suzanne Nuyen / 2d
The U.S. has launched a "deadly strike" against Islamic State fighters in northwest Nigeria, according to Trump. And, holiday spending was higher than expected this year. (Image credit: Anna Moneymaker)
500+by Maria Godoy / 2d
The Trump administration wants to revamp U.S. childhood vaccination recommendations to align with some other peer nations, including one tiny country in northern Europe. (Image credit: Scott Barbour/Getty Images Europe)
President Trump set the process in motion to ease federal restrictions on marijuana. But his order doesn't automatically revoke laws targeting marijuana, which remains illegal to transport over state lines. (Image credit: Charlie Riedel)
500+by Rachel Treisman / 2d
The original Betty Boop, the first four Nancy Drew books and Greta Garbo's first talkie are among the many works from 1930 that will be free to use, share and remake starting on Jan. 1.
100+by Will Stone / 2d
If your New Year's resolution is to start resistance training, Life Kit is here to help. Sign up for our Guide to Building Strength and get a month of expert tips on how to create a lasting routine.
100+by Ava Pukatch / 2d
Household waste increases by 25% between Thanksgiving and New Years. Rules vary by municipality on what you can recycle and what needs to go into the trash. (Image credit: Anna Moneymaker)
Amanda Seyfried is up for a Golden Globe for her performance in The Testament of Ann Lee , a movie musical about the leader of the Shakers, the 18th-century religious movement that preached celibacy, gender and racial equality, and pacifism. (Image credit: Searchlight Pictures/Searchlight Pictures)
100+by Joel Rose / 2d
" src="https://npr.brightspotcdn.com/dims3/default/strip/false/crop/1024x530+0+0/resize/1024x530!/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fnpr-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F8a%2F43%2Ffbe5a3a643ba87d03ab7020a5237%2Fgettyimages-2105329645.jpg"> Alaska Airlines is the latest airline to ground its planes because of an IT meltdown. We talked to industry leaders about why these systems fail, and what airlines can learn from
1Kby Lynn Arditi / 2d
'/> Figuring out the insurance options for families often falls to women. Some say they're delaying marriage, taking side jobs, and putting their kids on Medicaid as premium prices shoot up in 2026. (Image credit: José A. Alvarado Jr. for NPR)
Dec 25, 2025
by Jey Born / 2dAn Army veteran remembers her wife's last Christmas after she was diagnosed with cancer. North Korea's state media released photos Thursday of what it said was the hull of a nuclear submarine. Its leader denounced South Korea's plans to build its own subs as "an offensive act." (Image credit: AP) In an "alternative" message to the king's annual Christmas speech, Kimmel told British viewers that "from a fascism perspective, this has been a really great year," for the United States. (Image credit: Chris Pizzello) President Trump made the announcement late Thursday on social media, saying the strike was in response to the Islamic State targeting Christians in Nigeria. (Image credit: Anna Moneymaker) by Teri Schultz / 3dA group of hobbyists in Belgium make drones that help on the frontline of a war. During his first Christmas Day message, Pope Leo XIV highlighted the suffering in Gaza, Yemen and among migrants, and called for peace in troubled regions like Lebanon, Ukraine and Syria. (Image credit: Gregorio Borgia) by Joel Rose / 3dAlaska Airlines is the latest airline to ground its planes because of an IT meltdown. We talked to industry leaders about why these systems fail and what airlines can learn from past disruptions. Marty Reisman was nicknamed "The Needle" for his slender physique. He dressed well and put on a show. (Image credit: Ed Ford) 433dWriter and humorist David Sedaris reads from his holiday essay "The Santaland Diaries." by Michel Martin / 3dMorning Edition hosts Michel Martin and Leila Fadel answer holiday trivia questions compiled by Southern Living Magazine.
by Jey Born / 2d
An Army veteran remembers her wife's last Christmas after she was diagnosed with cancer.
North Korea's state media released photos Thursday of what it said was the hull of a nuclear submarine. Its leader denounced South Korea's plans to build its own subs as "an offensive act." (Image credit: AP)
In an "alternative" message to the king's annual Christmas speech, Kimmel told British viewers that "from a fascism perspective, this has been a really great year," for the United States. (Image credit: Chris Pizzello)
President Trump made the announcement late Thursday on social media, saying the strike was in response to the Islamic State targeting Christians in Nigeria. (Image credit: Anna Moneymaker)
by Teri Schultz / 3d
A group of hobbyists in Belgium make drones that help on the frontline of a war.
During his first Christmas Day message, Pope Leo XIV highlighted the suffering in Gaza, Yemen and among migrants, and called for peace in troubled regions like Lebanon, Ukraine and Syria. (Image credit: Gregorio Borgia)
by Joel Rose / 3d
Alaska Airlines is the latest airline to ground its planes because of an IT meltdown. We talked to industry leaders about why these systems fail and what airlines can learn from past disruptions.
Marty Reisman was nicknamed "The Needle" for his slender physique. He dressed well and put on a show. (Image credit: Ed Ford)
433d
Writer and humorist David Sedaris reads from his holiday essay "The Santaland Diaries."
by Michel Martin / 3d
Morning Edition hosts Michel Martin and Leila Fadel answer holiday trivia questions compiled by Southern Living Magazine.
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