'House of the Dragon' season 2, episode 2: A real no-twin scenario
Ratcatching isn’t the lucrative industry it once was in King’s Landing.
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An incident at a grocery store set Sadie Dingfelder down the path of writing her book
A science reporter mistakes a stranger for her husband and decides to take a deep dive into her own brain. NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speak with Sadie Dingfelder about her new book, "Do I Know You?"
The hottest new concert venue could be your local cemetery
Cemeteries may be somber places but they used to be places for social gatherings, now some cemeteries are reviving that practice by offering concerts and other events on their grounds
Years before intimacy coordinators on Hollywood sets, there was the 1996 film Bound
The 1996 film neo-noir thriller "Bound" pushed boundaries in its portrayals of sex and gender on screen. It was re-issued as part of the Criterion Collection this past week.
The late 'Jeopardy!' host Alex Trebek will be honored with a U.S. postage stamp
The stamp says: “This naturalized U.S. citizen hosted the quiz show ‘Jeopardy!’ for 37 seasons.” Underneath and in the show’s signature interrogative format is written: “Who is Alex Trebek?”
Jonathan Merritt's book reminds kids what makes them different makes them special
Christian writer Jonathan Merritt's new book, "My Guncle and Me," tells the story of a gay uncle who helps his nephew embrace his differences. (This story first aired on Morning Edition on June 21.)
Sunday Puzzle: Summer movie blockbusters
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe plays the puzzle with WGVU listener Hal Babcock of Cedar Springs, Mich., and Weekend Edition Puzzlemaster Will Shortz.
Super fluffy 8-year-old Pekingese Wild Thang wins 2024 World's Ugliest Dog contest
This is the first victory for the canine, a five-time competitor in the annual event, held in the northern California city of Petaluma.
In LA, a spate of high-profile Lego heists have taken place. But why?
NPR's Adrian Florido speaks with LA Times reporter Daniel Miller about a recent spate of Lego thefts in the greater Los Angeles area.
Austin Butler on 'The Bikeriders'
NPR's Don Gonyea speaks with actor Austin Butler about the new movie "The Bikeriders," which follows a motorcycle club outside Chicago in the 1960s.