Savannah, Georgia, prepares as more Americans drink less alcohol Americans are increasingly choosing to drink less or not at all. So what does that mean for party cities across the country?
In 'The Studio,' Seth Rogen offers a hilarious take on Hollywood filmmaking An outstanding new Apple TV+ comedy series sends up Hollywood's movie-making machine. You don't have to be a movie lover to appreciate The Studio, but the more you know, the more you'll laugh. David Bianculli
Why Amanda Knox returns to Italy — and how she talks with her daughter about injustice Amanda Knox spent nearly four years in an Italian prison for a murder she didn't commit. After her exoneration, she reached out to the man who prosecuted her case. Knox's new memoir is Free. Tonya Mosley
What's soil blocking? This seeding method helps gardeners use less plastic and peat Soil blocking is an environmentally friendly method to prep seedlings. The technique has captured the attention of serious gardeners who'd like to make their growing more sustainable. Neda Ulaby
Kennedy Center lays off Social Impact employees The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C., has dissolved its Social Impact division, which partnered with local organizations to bring in diverse artists and audiences. Chloe Veltman
A glimpse into the newly opened archive of Joan Didion and John Gregory Dunne The New York Public Library's Joan Didion archive opens March 26. Here's what you'll find inside. Ana Perez
'Tilt' is the story of an epic journey following a catastrophic quake NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Emma Pattee. Her debut novel, Tilt, is about a devastating earthquake in the Pacific Northwest, and one pregnant woman's quest to get back home after it. Mary Louise Kelly
'Mad House' exposes Congressional disfunction, from petty feuds to physical threats The MAGA-controlled 118th House passed only 27 bills that became law — the lowest number since the Great Depression. Journalists Annie Karni and Luke Broadwater examine the chaos in a new book. Dave Davies
Hamdan Ballal, a Palestinian director beaten by Israeli settlers, is now released Hamdan Ballal, who won an Oscar for No Other Land about Palestinians under Israeli occupation, was attacked by Israeli settlers and later detained by Israeli security forces, his lawyer tells NPR. Kat Lonsdorf
When Eleanor Heginbotham's car broke down on New Year's Eve, a group of strangers jumped in Eleanor Heginbotham was at the post office on New Year's Eve 2022 when her car wouldn't start. For 40 minutes, a group of strangers came to her aid, including someone who would later become a friend. Laura Kwerel
