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How the clergy has rallied against the Trump administration's immigration policies Religious leaders have rallied against the Trump administration's detention and deportation of immigrants. Clergy are filing lawsuits, accompanying migrants to court hearings and leading protests. Jack Jenkins
Arts & Life NPR listeners share their untraditional holiday traditions Holiday traditions don't all come with matching sweaters and cookie recipes — some are stranger, funnier, and deeply personal. We asked our listeners to share their unconventional holiday traditions. Linah Mohammad
National 2025 has seen an explosion of AI-generated slop 2025 has seen an explosion in AI-generated slop. NPR's Geoff Brumfiel and Shannon Bond discuss how AI-generated videos are shaping reality online. Geoff Brumfiel
Immigration Her Christmas lights were going up. Then Border Patrol showed up A North Carolina woman left her front yard Christmas tree half-decorated after immigration agents questioned men helping her. The unfinished tree stands as a symbol of the immigration crackdown. Adrian Florido
Health ADHD drugs work indirectly to improve attention New research suggests that prescription stimulants for ADHD don't actually improve attention directly. They work on different pathways in the brain that support attention. . Jon Hamilton
Arts & Life A man is making gingerbread houses to extreme proportions and lengths Peter Williams makes highly elaborate gingerbread houses. He's depicted San Francisco's Painted Ladies and zoo, as well as a replica of the International Space Station. Jordan-Marie Smith
Heavy rains threaten Southern California The National Weather Service is warning of heavy rains for the next couple of days, potentially causing flooding and rock/mudslides in Southern California. Sarah Handel
Arts & Life Reindeer bring holiday magic to Illinois ranch year round Reindeer typically live in colder climates. However, they are a big hit on a ranch in central Illinois where they live year-round and become a special attraction during the holiday season. Adelyn Mui
Arts & Life Here to Help: Volunteering on Christmas Day The Washington, D.C., Jewish Community Center has designated Dec. 25 as a day of service. On Christmas Day, hundred of volunteers fan out, offering food, gifts, warm clothing for those in need.
Business At age 94, Seattle's oldest bartender announces 'last call' A north Seattle institution is closing its doors for now. The 94-year-old owner of the Shanty Tavern in Lake City is retiring after more than six decades behind the bar. His family — plus longtime regulars — raised their glasses recently for the Shanty’s last call. Casey Martin