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Popular board games to try this holiday season
NPR's David Folkenflik speaks with Matt Jarvis, editor-in-chief of gaming site Dicebreaker, about this year's buzzy and interesting board games.
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How to find your next favorite read with NPR's Books We Love
The NPR Concierge is back — with a new name. We're calling it "Books We Love" this year, and it has over 300 recommendations for every type of reader.
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Stephen Sondheim, American musical theater icon, has died at age 91
Composer and lyricist Stephen Sondheim, one of the most influential figures in the American musical theater, has died. He was 91.
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India's farmers faced down a popular prime minister and won. What will they do now?
India is repealing controversial farm laws that sparked a year of protest from farmers. Analysts say it's both a victory for nonviolent resistance, and a shrewd political move.
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WHO is trying to start outlining international rules for COVID outbreaks
Representatives from 194 countries will start negotiations on a possible new pandemic treaty. Officials say a lack of clarity on countries' obligations has hindered the response to COVID.
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Making sense of Americans' current spending habits
NPR's Audie Cornish speaks with Oxford economist Mahir Rasheed about Americans spending money this holiday season despite poll numbers saying people are worried about their future economic state.
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Books We Love: Audie Cornish recommends 'Nina' by Traci Todd and Christian Robinson
It's NPR Books' most wonderful time of the year, when beloved books are gathered and shared. One of Audie Cornish's favorites is 'Nina: A Story of Nina Simone' by Traci N. Todd and Christian Robinson.
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New coronavirus variant omicron is classified as a 'variant of concern'
A variant now named omicron, first detected in South Africa, prompted new overseas travel restrictions in Europe and a special World Health Organization meeting on Friday.
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Black Friday is expected to deliver record-setting sales despite supply chain issues
Some items are in short supply, prices are rising and deals aren't as good this Black Friday. But with widespread vaccinations, shoppers have returned to malls in droves, promising record spending.
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Behind the loud pushback against progressive district attorneys across the country
An effort to remove San Francisco's progressive District Attorney Chesa Boudin from office is gaining momentum. It's part of a wider (so far unsuccessful) backlash against reformist DAs nationally.
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Meet the Arkansas cowboy who found a new life as a rodeo clown
Rob Gann travels the country as a jester in the rodeo of life. His clowning fills the lulls in the action. It also takes the edge off a sport that can be dangerous and unforgiving.
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A peek at some of the 30 films that are opening this holiday season
More than 30 films are opening between Thanksgiving and New Year's Eve. Here's a selective peek at all the wanna-be blockbusters and awards contenders that Hollywood has wrapped up for the holidays.