Blake Lively inspires more actresses to speak out against Hollywood toxicity In the wake of Blake Lively's sexual harassment and retaliation allegations against co-star Justin Baldoni, more actresses are speaking up about their own similar experiences on set. Rachel Treisman
Helpful hints on how to keep your New Year's resolutions NPR's Juana Summers talks with Marielle Segarra, host of "Life Kit," about how to make New Year's resolutions you'll actually follow. Marielle Segarra
After 8 years, Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt reach divorce settlement The couple married in 2014, but separated two years later. A lengthy legal battle ensued over custody of their children and the future of their once-shared Château Miraval. Elizabeth Blair
Why do we drop a ball on New Year's Eve? The Times Square tradition, explained Watching a huge ball descend down a pole in Times Square has been a beloved New Year's Eve tradition for over a century. Here's how the spectacle started and what's changed over the years. Rachel Treisman
Mark Ruffalo shed the Hulk suit and had 'a blast' making 'Poor Things' Set in Victorian times, Poor Things was a departure from Ruffalo's prior work in movies like Zodiac and Spotlight, and his Marvel role as the Incredible Hulk. Originally broadcast Feb. 13, 2024. Sam Briger
Two patients dealing with their own suffering, changed a med student's perspective On this week's "My Unsung Hero" from Hidden Brain, Mark Metersky was a medical student at a New York City hospital. He was frustrated with one of his patients when he saw something that surprised him.
Native American New Year brings renewed pact with sacred salmon The Nisqually tribe celebrated on the solstice under a canopy of winter stars.
In a hard holiday season, Ukraine's comfort movie is 'Home Alone' Ukrainians' tradition of watching the movie Home Alone every winter takes on new meaning. Brian Mann
Former President Jimmy Carter: The 'Fresh Air' interviews (Part 1) The 39th president spoke with Terry Gross in 1993, '95, '96 and '98 about growing up on a Georgia farm, entering politics and his advocacy for human rights and peace. Carter died Dec. 29 at age 100. Terry Gross
These were the most-borrowed books from public libraries in 2024 Many of the most-borrowed books in 2024, including 'romantasy' titles and memoirs, also appeared on public library lists in 2023. Neda Ulaby