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
2025: The images that stayed with us Photographs help us look back on the moments that defined the year. Taken by NPR photojournalists nationwide, this collection goes beyond the headlines to reveal quietly powerful human stories. Meredith Nierman
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
NPR Student Podcast Challenge: Why many Jewish families order Chinese on Christmas It's a tradition for many Jewish families: Chinese takeout on Christmas. How did this happen? A group of New York City high schoolers shared their reporting with NPR's Student Podcast Challenge.
NPR's U.S. travel guide NPR's staff traveled a lot in 2025. Here are some places and events we thought you might want to check out. James Doubek
Filmmaker Craig Brewer channels his inner Neil Diamond in 'Song Sung Blue' The Hustle & Flow director is known for his films The Dreamers and The Misfits. His latest is based on the true story a Milwaukee couple who became local legends performing as a Neil Diamond tribute band. Tonya Mosley
The 2025 pop culture yearbook, from pettiest cameo to nerdiest movie moment Dueling Safdie brother movie projects, Love Island USA chaos, a feces-filled And Just Like That … finale: looking back on an eclectic year for pop culture. Aisha Harris
