On tap for the holidays: A blend of multicultural drink traditions and fond memories For this year's All Things Considered holiday cocktail interview, we visited Providencia in Washington, D.C., a bar that brings its owners' personal stories to life. Kai McNamee
FDA approves weight loss drug Zepbound to treat obstructive sleep apnea The FDA said studies have shown that by aiding weight loss, Zepbound improves sleep apnea symptoms in some patients. Juliana Kim
Netflix is dreaming of a glitch-free Christmas with 2 major NFL games set It comes weeks after Netflix's attempt to broadcast live boxing between Jake Paul and Mike Tyson was rife with technical glitches. Juliana Kim
Opinion: The Pope wants priests to lighten up A reflection on the comedy stylings of Pope Francis, who is telling priests to lighten up and not be so dour. Scott Simon
The FDA restricts a psychoactive mushroom used in some edibles The Food and Drug Administration has told food manufacturers the psychoactive mushroom Amanita muscaria isn't authorized for food, including edibles, because it doesn't meet safety standards. Will Stone
How AI deepfakes polluted elections in 2024 The most visible use of AI in many countries was to create memes and content whose artificial origins weren't disguised. They were often openly shared by politicians and their supporters. Shannon Bond
What would the end of CBP One mean for migrants? Migrants seeking asylum are making their way to the Mexican border towns as they frantically try to get a coveted spot through the app
At least 2 dead and dozens injured after a car plowed into a German Christmas market A car plowed into a busy outdoor Christmas market in the eastern German city of Magdeburg in what authorities believe was an attack. The driver was arrested. The Associated Press
