Once a mermaid, always a mermaid: Former performers return to their roots A group of women in their 70s recently visited the Florida springs where they once performed as mermaids to see if they still had the magic.
Kraft Heinz is splitting up, separating hot dogs from ketchup One of the world's largest food brands is splitting apart a decade after a messy megamerger staged by Warren Buffett. Alina Selyukh
This album of songs for Gaza is in Yiddish, a language nearly eradicated by genocide People are responding to the humanitarian crisis in Gaza in many ways. Earlier this month, a fundraising album of songs for Gaza was released in Yiddish, a language nearly eradicated through genocide. Deena Prichep
How Portland, Oregon, residents spark joy on the sidewalk In Portland, Oregon, people have gone beyond the trend of Little Free Libraries.
Roots of Rock: Pop hitmaker Dion Dion, a former teen idol, was deeply influenced by blues and country music. He had his first hit, "I Wonder Why," in 1958, with the doo-wop group The Belmonts. Originally broadcast in 2000. Terry Gross
Roots of R&B: New Orleans songwriter and producer Allen Toussaint Toussaint was an important behind-the-scenes figure in New Orleans R&B during the '50s and '60s. He later became known for his own recordings. He died in 2015. Originally broadcast in 1988. Terry Gross
Sunday Puzzle: Plus one NPR's Ayesha Rascoe plays the puzzle with Weekend Edition puzzle master, Will Shortz, and CPR listener Sam McDowell of Boulder, Colorado. Will Shortz
2025 Pokémon World Championships show how competitive the game still is The annual event pits some of the trading card and video game's most seasoned players against each other — and it demonstrates how Pokémon has maintained its grip on pop culture. Jamal Michel
Musicians show support for longtime Utah violinist detained by ICE U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrested John Shin, who has played with the Utah Symphony and Ballet West. The Department of Homeland Security cited his 2019 DUI conviction as the reason. Chloe Veltman
Trump's cultural impact Before he entered politics, most Americans knew Donald Trump as an entertainer. In his second term, he's taken aim at cultural institutions. Domenico Montanaro