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Why Jane Austen's works still resonate, 250 years after her birth

By Melissa Gray

Published December 7, 2025 at 9:09 AM EST

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Central Casting marks 100 years of Hollywood extras

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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.
Uncovering the mystery of how algae makes snow green, red or orange

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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.
Jim Jarmusch explores family quirks in Venice-winning 'Father Mother Sister Brother'

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NPR's Daniel Estrin speaks with the stalwart independent filmmaker Jim Jarmusch, who wrote and directed "Father Mother Sister Brother."
Books We Love: romance reads

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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."
On Mt. Kilimanjaro, 'pole, pole' — slowly, slowly — leads to the summit

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As a new year begins, a hike up Africa's highest peak is a reminder that slowing down is sometimes the key to success.