'Queen of the Ring' star Emily Bett Rickards on wrestling pioneer Mildred Burke In Ash Avildsen's new film Queen of The Ring, Emily Bett Rickards plays the role of Mildred Burke, a single mother who defied the odds in the 1930s to become the first million-dollar female athlete in the male-dominated world of professional wrestling. A Martínez
Remembering musician Roy Ayers Jazz funk pioneer Roy Ayers died after a long illness. He was 84 years old.
'Last Breath' tells the terrifying story of a deep-sea diver trapped underwater In 2012, three deep-sea divers were on a routine operation in the North Sea when one of them became trapped underwater. Liu had to dive in deep, dark water in order to recreate the harrowing rescue. Ann Marie Baldonado
2025 is a year of on-screen superheroes – but where are they? With Thunderbolts*, Superman, The Fantastic Four: First Steps and more, 2025 is shaping up to be a year of superheroes across film and TV. But Daredevil: Born Again shows a hesitance to embrace the hero in superheroes. Eric Deggans
In a first, the 2026 World Cup final will include a halftime show Like the Super Bowl mid-game spectaculars, the 2026 final game slated to take place at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey will include the World Cup's very first halftime show. Manuela López Restrepo
During Ramadan, dates are a favorite treat for many Muslims As Muslims fast from sunrise to sundown during Ramadan, one fruit is an important part of breaking the fast each day: the sweet date.
NPS takes down web pages dedicated to transgender activists and LGBTQ history This is part of an ongoing move by the federal government to remove and alter National Park Service webpages related to LGBTQ history. Neda Ulaby
Sesame Workshop will 'downsize significantly' with layoffs, CEO says The layoffs come after 200 Sesame Workshop employees announced they want to form a union. Elizabeth Blair
'SNL' photographer reflects on iconic celebrity portraits Mary Ellen Matthews has been SNL's photographer for 25 years. In a new book, The Art of the SNL Portrait, she shares her most iconic celebrity photos, like Pete Davidson eating pasta. Mia Venkat
Dear Life Kit: My friend texts me way too much. How do I get her to stop? An NPR listener says her friend pings her morning, noon and night, even if she doesn't respond. She'd like to say something, but she's afraid it will hurt her friend's feelings. Becky Harlan
