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IT meltdowns have grounded planes. What airlines can learn from them

By Joel Rose

Published December 25, 2025 at 4:57 AM EST

Alaska Airlines is the latest airline to ground its planes because of an IT meltdown. We talked to industry leaders about why these systems fail and what airlines can learn from past disruptions.

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NPR's Leila Fadel and chef Padma Lakshmi make recipes from Lakshmi's book, "Padma's All American," which highlights foods made by immigrant communities that are also perfect for the holidays.
After two years, Bethlehem brings back it Christmas celebrations

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With a ceasefire in place in Gaza, Bethlehem in the West Bank is resuming its festive Christmas celebrations.
A group of Belgians make drones in a secret volunteer workshop to send to Ukraine

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A group of hobbyists in Belgium make drones that help on the frontline of a war.
A holiday tradition: David Sedaris reads from 'The Santaland Diaries'

Writer and humorist David Sedaris reads from his holiday essay "The Santaland Diaries."