Chicago Catholics react to the news of Pope Leo X1V
Pope Leo XIV, the first American to lead the Catholic church, grew up in the Chicago area and Catholics in Chicago are overjoyed.
One woman fights to keep the old Christmas tradition of posada alive in Mexico City
Posadas are part of a centuries-long tradition that recreates Mary and Joseph's search for a place where the baby Jesus could be born. But in Mexico City, they have become just a reason to party.
Timothee Chalamet talks about playing Bob Dylan in the new movie 'A Complete Unknown'
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with actor Timothee Chalamet and director James Mangold about their new movie "A Complete Unknown."
Rural communities are finding new models to keep small general stores open
Some residents of Strafford, Vt., are trying to preserve their general store by buying it and hiring an operator with a promise to keep it local.
Christians in Syria celebrate the first Christmas since the end of the Assad regime
Christians in Syria are struggling with how publicly to celebrate Christmas this year. There is a lot unknown about the interim government ruling Syria and their tolerance of religious minorities.
The carjacking rate has started to drop after a disturbing jump in previous years
Crime has been dropping, nationally -- but car jackings remain higher than before the pandemic. A new study analyzes the data on this crime, which may have finally peaked in 2024.
Director Barry Jenkins talks about where he sought safety as a child
Film director Barry Jenkins draws a Wild Card question and talks about where he'd go to feel safe as a child.
In Linares, Mexico, a musical tradition made solely of drums and clarinets thrives
In a quaint, sleepy city four hours south of the Texas border, a unique musical tradition is thriving. The city of Linares is the birthplace of duos and trios composed solely of drums and clarinets.
Feeling stuffed after a big holiday meal? Try taking a walk
During the holidays, you may want to roll from the table to the TV. Research shows even a short walk after a meal can be a big boost for health.
How to cure loneliness? Stammtisch.
Loneliness is a modern, cross generational plague. And some people, are looking to an old German tradition for a tried and true remedy.
A biologist explains what humanity could learn from natural ecosystems
In her new book The Serviceberry, botanist Robin Wall Kimmerer argues that humans would be wise to learn from the circular economies of reciprocity and abundance that play out in natural ecosystems.