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Books Books We Love: Working with Toni Morrison What was it like to work with Toni Morrison as an editor? One NPR editor looked into it. Lauren Hodges
From Pope Leo to Charlie Kirk, a look back at this year's biggest religion stories The first American pope, the first female Archbishop of Canterbury, and clergy-members' response to the Trump administration's immigration crackdown are the top religion stories of 2025. Roxanne Stone
Business Book distributor shutting down deals logistical blow to libraries Baker and Taylor is among a few companies that act as the distribution middle man between libraries and publishers. The company's announcement that it is shutting down is a blow to librarians. Andrew Limbong
National The Navy is struggling to build ships NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Cynthia Cook from the Center for International and Strategic Studies about why naval shipbuilding in the U.S. has become so difficult lately. Henry Larson
'Life Kit': How to move more Looking to be more active in the new year? Host of NPR's Life Kit Marielle Segarra explains how to build movement into your hectic schedule and stay motivated. Marielle Segarra
Environment Washington state on track for warmest December on record — again This month is set to be the warmest Washington December on record, breaking a record that was just set in 2023. Natalie Akane Newcomb
Food Thousands of pounds of ground beef recalled in WA, 5 other states Washingtonians who have recently purchased Forward Farms ground beef may need to toss it if the use- or freeze-by date is Jan. 13, 2026. KUOW Staff
Business FIFA president defends World Cup ticket prices, saying demand is hitting records The FIFA President addressed outrage over ticket prices for the World Cup by pointing to record demand and reiterating that most of the proceeds will help support soccer around the world. Rafael Nam
Music How studying death metal singers could help people with vocal disorders The findings could translate into treatment for those who have trouble speaking, perhaps by training them to use different parts of their throats.
Arts & Life Remembering Brigitte Bardot Brigitte Bardot left acting at her peak, devoting herself to animal rights while drawing criticism for her politics.