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Far from the front lines, Ukrainians fight a war to preserve their culture

In the Transcarpathia region, some locals embrace a traditional lifestyle and cultural identity. After surviving Soviet threats, now they fear President Vladimir Putin seeks to erase their culture.
- Claire Harbage
How Ukraine is safeguarding 'Carol of the Bells'

Russian troops are closing in on the town where a beloved Ukrainian composer wrote his most famous song.
24 hours at the Mall of America

From predawn mall walkers and Cinnabon dough rollers to roller coaster riders and exhausted shoppers, these are the sounds of 24 hours at America's largest mall.
- Alina Selyukh
Celebrating Chrismukkah: When Christmas and Hanukkah overlap

This year, Hanukkah and Christmas will be celebrated on the same day, Dec. 25.
2024 recap: Readers' top KUOW stories from this year

If there were any trends among all you KUOW readers over 2024, it was your love of animal stories (even if those animals are not very nice) and talking about the weather.
- Dyer Oxley
We needed comic relief in 2024. Here are 5 stand-up specials where we found it

Hasan Minhaj, Ronny Chieng, Mike Birbiglia, Hannah Einbinder and Michelle Buteau all delivered specials that cracked us up this year.
- Elizabeth Blair
This mashed potatoes recipe breaks all the rules for a tasty twist on the holiday dish

A mashed potatoes recipe that breaks all the rules and perks up your holiday meal
- Barry Gordemer
'Close Your Eyes' is the best film of 2024 — but these 10 others are also contenders

Fresh Air's film critic takes stock of the past 12 months' worth of movies, pairing 10 of his favorites, and picking one that stands alone.
- Justin Chang
Adam Nimoy on growing up the son of Spock

Adam Nimoy's father, Leonard Nimoy, played Star Trek's Mr. Spock, the most famous alien in television history. In reality, he was a tough, uncompromising father. In a conversation live from CitySpace, Nimoy discusses his book “The Most Human: Reconciling with My Father, Leonard Nimoy."
How Charles Dickens helped shape Christmas as we know it today

If you celebrate Christmas, chances are you've adapted some traditions that were popularized in the mid-1800s by one author: Charles Dickens.

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