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Movies Central Casting marks 100 years of Hollywood extras For 100 years, Hollywood has relied on Central Casting. It's the real company behind movie extras—and where stars like Gary Cooper, Hattie McDaniel, and Brad Pitt got their start. Mandalit del Barco
Science Uncovering the mystery of how algae makes snow green, red or orange Snow isn't always white; algae can make it look green, red, or orange, and scientists are trying to understand how and why these colorful patches appear. Nell Greenfieldboyce
Jim Jarmusch explores family quirks in Venice-winning 'Father Mother Sister Brother' NPR's Daniel Estrin speaks with the stalwart independent filmmaker Jim Jarmusch, who wrote and directed "Father Mother Sister Brother." Daniel Estrin
Books Books We Love: romance reads Love is in the air, and in the pages! NPR's Books We Love suggests "Heartbreak Hotel," "First Time Caller," "Time Loops and Meet Cutes," "Heart The Lover," "Can't Get Enough," and "Courtroom Drama." Becky Harlan
On Mt. Kilimanjaro, 'pole, pole' — slowly, slowly — leads to the summit As a new year begins, a hike up Africa's highest peak is a reminder that slowing down is sometimes the key to success. Ciara Hulet
Faith leaders on wrestling with pain, politics and hope in a turbulent year Faith leaders Ginger Gaines-Cirelli, Nihal Khan, and Ari Saks tell us how they've been guiding their congregations this year and what their hopes are for 2026. Daniel Estrin
World Crime fears drive South America's sharp turn to the right From tough-on-crime politics to uneasy ties with Washington, Latin America's year-end story is one of a decisive rightward turn, insecurity at home and a more complicated relationship with the US. Carrie Kahn
Health Death metal's brutal growl may hold clues to healing damaged voices We look at a study on how death metal singers produce their otherworldly vocals, and therapeutic applications that researchers are investigating. D. Parvaz
Technology The year in AI and culture From the advent of AI actress Tilly Norwood to major music labels making deals with AI companies, 2025 has been a watershed year for AI and culture. Daniel Estrin
Arts & Life Brigitte Bardot, sex goddess of cinema, has died Legendary screen siren and animal rights activist Brigitte Bardot has died at age 91. The alluring former model starred in numerous movies, often playing the highly sexualized love interest. Elizabeth Blair