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'Bomb cyclone' forecasted to bring heavy snow, blizzard conditions and dangerous travel

NPR News Headlines - Sun, 12/28/2025 - 14:28

A 'bomb cyclone' is intensifying severe winter weather for millions of people across the U.S. The system is expected to knock out power and disrupt holiday travel.

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Russia sends 3 Iranian satellites into orbit, report says

NPR News Headlines - Sun, 12/28/2025 - 11:55

The report said that a Russian rocket sent the satellites on Sunday from a launchpad in eastern Russia.

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Viral global TikToks: A twist on soccer, Tanzania's Charlie Chaplin, hope in Gaza

NPR News Headlines - Sun, 12/28/2025 - 07:25
. Hamada Shaqoura, a Palestinian food influencer, cooks Egyptian-style shrimp fries. Arthur Marques plays soccer for a living, but it's soccer with a twist. Valerie Keter, dressed in a traditional beaded collar from the Maasai people in southern Kenya, discusses the history of the ancient tribe.'/>

TikToks are everywhere (well, except countries like Australia and India, where they've been banned.) We talk to the creators of some of the year's most popular reels from the Global South.

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Memory loss: As AI gobbles up chips, prices for devices may rise

NPR News Headlines - Sun, 12/28/2025 - 05:00

Demand for memory chips currently exceeds supply and there's very little chance of that changing any time soon. More chips for AI means less available for other products such as computers and phones and that could drive up those prices too.

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Brigitte Bardot, sex goddess of cinema, has died

NPR News Headlines - Sun, 12/28/2025 - 04:52

Legendary screen siren and animal rights activist Brigitte Bardot has died at age 91. The alluring former model starred in numerous movies, often playing the highly sexualized love interest.

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For Ukrainians, a nuclear missile museum is a bitter reminder of what the country gave up

NPR News Headlines - Sun, 12/28/2025 - 04:02

The Museum of Strategic Missile Forces tells the story of how Ukraine dismantled its nuclear weapons arsenal after independence in 1991. Today many Ukrainians believe that decision to give up nukes was a mistake.

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Zelenskyy to meet with Trump as efforts to end Russia-Ukraine war remain elusive

NPR News Headlines - Sun, 12/28/2025 - 02:25

In the days before the meeting, Russia has intensified its attacks on Ukraine's capital, using missiles and drones to attack Kyiv and try to increase the pressure on Zelenskyy.

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Jeffrey R. Holland, next in line to lead Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, dies at 85

NPR News Headlines - Sat, 12/27/2025 - 18:22

Jeffrey R. Holland led the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, a key governing body. He was next in line to become the church's president.

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Winter storm brings heavy snow and ice to busy holiday travel weekend

NPR News Headlines - Sat, 12/27/2025 - 17:13

A powerful winter storm is impacting parts of the U.S. with major snowfall, ice, and below zero wind chills. The conditions are disrupting holiday travel and could last through next week.

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Disability rights advocate Bob Kafka dead at 79

NPR News Headlines - Sat, 12/27/2025 - 16:23

Bob Kafka was an organizer with ADAPT (American Disabled for Attendant Programs Today), a group which advocates for policy change to support people with disabilities.

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'It's behind you!' How Britain goes wild for pantomimes during the holidays

NPR News Headlines - Sat, 12/27/2025 - 16:01

Pantomimes are plays based on a well-known story — often a fairy tale — which are given a bawdy twist. The audience is expected to join in throughout, shouting as loudly as they can.

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Kennedy Center vows to sue musician who canceled performance over Trump name change

NPR News Headlines - Sat, 12/27/2025 - 13:24

The Kennedy Center is planning legal action after jazz musician Chuck Redd canceled an annual holiday concert. Redd pulled out after President Trump's name appeared on the building.

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Our top global photo stories from 2025: Fearless women, solo polar bear, healing soups

NPR News Headlines - Sat, 12/27/2025 - 09:32

These stunning photos include a polar bear in a Chinese zoo, a teen in Zambia facing an uncertain future, Mongolian kids watching TV in a tent, a chef prepping a bowl of good-for-you soup.

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Opinion: The best gift we can give the departed is to keep their sparkle alive

NPR News Headlines - Sat, 12/27/2025 - 07:00

Christmastime is full of joy, sure, but also full of bittersweetness from nostalgia and loss. NPR's Scott Simon details a holiday encounter in his kitchen with a wise man in a red suit.

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ADHD drugs may work indirectly to boost attention

NPR News Headlines - Sat, 12/27/2025 - 05:30

Drugs like Adderall and Ritalin appear to help children with ADHD by activating brain areas involved in alertness and motivation.

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Russia attacks Kyiv, killing 1 and wounding many ahead of Ukraine-US talks

NPR News Headlines - Sat, 12/27/2025 - 04:44

Russia attacked Ukraine's capital with missiles and drones early Saturday morning, killing one and wounding over 20 people a day before talks between Ukraine and the U.S., local authorities said.

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Myanmar is set to hold phased elections. Here's why they're being called a 'sham'

NPR News Headlines - Sat, 12/27/2025 - 04:01

Myanmar's military rulers are holding a general election in phases starting Dec. 28 amid the country's civil war. The head of the U.N. says the vote will be anything but free and fair.

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Judge to hold hearing on whether Kilmar Abrego Garcia is being vindictively prosecuted

NPR News Headlines - Sat, 12/27/2025 - 01:57

A federal judge this week canceled the trial of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, and scheduled a hearing on whether the prosecution is being vindictive in pursuing a human smuggling case against him.

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Thailand and Cambodia sign new ceasefire agreement to end border fighting

NPR News Headlines - Sat, 12/27/2025 - 01:44

In addition to ending fighting, the agreement calls for no further military movements by either side and no violations of either side's airspace for military purposes.

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Top Instagram reels from Goats and Soda in 2025: Plumpy'Nut, aid cuts, soccer grannies

NPR News Headlines - Fri, 12/26/2025 - 09:37

Our most-viewed Instagram videos include reports from a Rhode Island factory that makes special food for malnourished children and from a tournament for soccer-playing "grannies."

(Image credit: From left: Ryan Brown for NPR; Diaa Hadid/NPR; Gabrielle Emanuel/NPR; Ben de la Cruz/NPR)

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