This book club finally finished 'Finnegans Wake.' It only took them 28 years
In October, after 28 years, a book club finally finished one of the most famously-difficult-to-read books in literature, Finnegans Wake by James Joyce.
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This rare stamp sold for a record $2 million
Scott Trepel of Seigel Auction Galleries describes the rare "Inverted Jenny" stamp that sold for a record $2 million.
Did a letter written by Osama bin Laden really go viral on TikTok this week?
Videos praising a letter written by Al Qaeda founder Osama Bin Laden briefly circulated on TikTok this week. But the reaction exceeded the reach of the videos themselves.
Albert Brooks finds humor in everyday life: 'I never told jokes'
The comic/filmmaker is the subject of a new HBO documentary, Defending My Life, directed by his longtime friend Rob Reiner. In 1996, Brooks spoke about his early career in stand-up.
Inspired by a 1990s tabloid story, 'May December' fictionalizes a real tragedy
Natalie Portman and Julianne Moore star in Todd Haynes' dark and disturbingly funny film about a teacher who was convicted of raping her sixth grade student — and later went on to marry him.
From wild mustangs to reimagined housing, check out these can't-miss podcasts
Looking for dinner conversation starters this Thanksgiving? The NPR One team is here to help with podcast recommendations from across public media.
Google's latest AI music tool creates tracks using famous singers' voice clones
Nine artists including T-Pain, Demi Lovato and Charlie Puth have granted Google permission to use their singing voices for the new tool, Dream Track.
This year, Mama Stamberg's relish shares the table with cranberry chutney
It's tradition: Every year, Susan Stamberg sneaks her mother-in-law's relish recipe onto the air. This year, she's also recommending another recipe, too — from actor and food writer Madhur Jaffrey.
Why does Apple TV+ have so many of the best streaming shows you've never heard of?
People may grumble about Apple's higher monthly fee, but there are a lot of original series packed in their lineup that many viewers haven't yet considered.
An eco trio, a surprising flautist and a very weird bird: It's the weekly news quiz
Plus media woes, highway disasters and more. Could this week be your first 11 out of 11?