At this museum, the tide brings in odd treasures that become a lasting lesson At the Plum Island Museum of Lost Toys and Curiosities, one-time treasures bring back memories and are a reminder of the eternal life of plastic waste. Tovia Smith
After the flames, a New York church returns to Christmas -- and to itself NPR's Michel Martin checks in with Middle Collegiate Church in Manhattan as it celebrates its first Christmas service since a devastating fire in 2020. Mansee Khurana
Drag queens Jinkx Monsoon and BenDeLaCreme return to Seattle to sleigh the holidays Jinkx Monsoon and BenDeLaCreme are back in their chosen home of Seattle for "The Jinkx & DeLa Holiday Show." Natalie Akane Newcomb
How 'aesthetic' became an adjective NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Shane O'Neill of The Washington Post about the word "aesthetic" and its evolution from art criticism and design theory to online speak and the White House. Ailsa Chang
A top-10 list can't contain all the great TV of 2025 TV critic David Bianculli says 2025 offered so many great shows he couldn't narrow them down. But in a year of intense TV, Netflix's haunting series Adolescence, stands apart. David Bianculli
TV host Rick Steves saves hygiene center in Seattle area from closing More than 700 people use the community center for a hot meal or a shower.
Vince Zampella, video game pioneer behind megahit Call of Duty, dies at 55 One of Vince Zampella's crowning achievements was the creation of the Call of Duty franchise, which has sold more than half a billion games worldwide. The Associated Press
Will Arnett exposes the complexities of marriage and comedy in 'Is This Thing On?' Arnett co-wrote his new film, in which he plays a man going through a divorce who finds himself onstage doing stand-up. He also has an extensive voiceover career, and co-hosts the SmartLess podcast. Terry Gross
Has Seattle's gig worker wage law delivered increased pay? It’s been nearly two years since Seattle’s gig worker minimum wage took effect. A new study shows that Seattle food delivery drivers now have more unpaid idle time, and drive longer distances between orders. Ruby de Luna
Even in the deep South, people dream of a snowy Christmas People in the South keep hoping for a white Christmas, even though they know chances for snow are very very slim. Melanie Peeples