Cats on leashes ... yes, it's a thing
For some cats, leashed walks "can certainly create environmental enrichment, get them some more exercise," says veterinarian Grace Cater. Other cats? Not so much.
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After a long dip in popularity, the romantic comedy seems to be making a resurgence
Romantic comedies: they’re corny, sometimes swoon-worthy and if you pay attention to movies, they’re everywhere lately. After a long dry spell, the romantic comedy seems to be coming back into favor.
This 'Quiet Place' prequel is a little too mum on backstory
In the Quiet Place films, blind aliens attack, hunting anyone who makes a sound. But the details of the premise are fuzzy, and this prequel neglects to give a clearer picture of the global invasion.
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College credit for working your job? Walmart and McDonald’s are trying it
Imagine a world in which your resume relies less on titles or diplomas and acts more like a passport of skills you’ve proven you have.
New mural to honor 'Greensboro Six' who integrated local golf course
The six Black men started a local movement by playing a round of golf at the then whites-only Gillespie Golf Course in 1955.
How we entertain and amuse ourselves on a road trip
It's summer, so we're talking all about road trips. Should you blast music that's familiar or unfamiliar? What makes for a good road trip audiobook? What are some road trip games we hate? Pop Culture Happy Hour talked all about how to entertain and amuse ourselves in the car way back in 2012. Today, in this encore episode, we're revisiting that conversation.
'House of the Dragon,' Season 2, Episode 4: A dragon-drop interface
Plus, not one but two potions, in case you forgot we were in fantasy-land.
Actor Ted Danson reflects on his life in a game of Wild Card
Actor Ted Danson reflects on aging and regrets in a game of Wild Card with Rachel Martin.
An inside look at the Navajo weaving tradition, passed down through generations
Navajo weavings can bring thousands at auction, but the tribe's textile tradition is about far more than earning money. It's about preserving and transferring culture across generations.
NPR staffers share their favorite fiction of 2024 so far
NPR staffers recommend five of this year's new novels for summer reading: "The Ministry of Time," "The Familiar," "Come and Get It," "Memory Place," and "Sex, Lies and Sensibility."