How to give and receive compliments Some people don’t like getting compliments. But when we deflect the praise, we can end up hurting the feelings of the person trying to be nice.
A 200-year-old book distributor is closing. Here's what that means for public libraries Baker & Taylor is one of very few companies that handle book distribution for libraries — getting books from publishers into borrowers hands. But a few months ago, the company abruptly announced it was shutting down. Alina Edwards
Hungarian filmmaker Béla Tarr — known for bleak, existential movies — has died Tarr's films were long, dark, and often abstract explorations of everyday life and politics. Alina Edwards
How another hospital patient helped saved a man In 2013, John was chatting with another patient in the hospital when his words abruptly slurred. That patient recognized something was wrong and called for help, and doctors were able to intervene.
One year later, 'Firestorm' investigates the systems that failed during the LA Fires Journalist Jacob Soboroff says covering the wildfires was the most important assignment he's ever undertaken. His new book offers a minute-by-minute account of the catastrophe. Tonya Mosley
Feeling cooped up? Get out of town with this delightful literary road trip In The Rest of Our Lives, the narrator drops his daughter off to college — then keeps on driving, leaving his marriage behind. Ben Markovits' novel was shortlisted for the Booker Prize. Maureen Corrigan
Hunting for Pokemon cards? Maybe skip stores and try a card show Pokemon cards are having a moment, making it hard to find them in stores and at fair prices. Collectors say going to a card show is one way to find cards and fair prices. Sarah Handel
What worked — and what didn't — in the 'Stranger Things' finale Between the final battle and some key needle drops, there was a little too much talking. Linda Holmes
George Clooney gets French citizenship — and another dust-up with Trump The French government says it granted George and Amal Clooney citizenship because of their contributions to its international influence. Their family has primarily lived in France since 2021. Rachel Treisman
Tips from Life Kit to set you up for success in 2026 Sometimes life can get in the way of meeting our ambitions. NPR's Life Kit podcast host Marielle Segarra gives us some practical, daily life tips to set us up for success in 2026. Scott Detrow