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News Articles: Arts & Life

Wombats at the Hannover Zoo in Germany. Sam Jones, a self-described outdoor enthusiast with a large social media following, was widely criticized in Australia after briefly yanking a wombat joey away from its mother in the night.

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  • Animals

A U.S. influencer outrages Australians by snatching a baby wombat from its mom

Outdoor enthusiast Sam Jones left Australia after posting a video of herself separating a baby wombat from its mom on a dark road. Australians are cheering her departure and worrying about the animal.

March 14, 2025
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  • Rachel Treisman
Music director Gianandrea Noseda conducts the National Symphony Orchestra at the Kennedy Center on March 13.

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  • Arts & Life

Vice President Vance gets booed at the Kennedy Center

Symphony orchestra audiences aren't known for their rowdiness, but the vice president and second lady Usha Vance were loudly booed by the crowd as they entered the Concert Hall on Thursday night.

March 14, 2025
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  • Elizabeth Blair
Michael Fassbender stars as George in <em>Black Bag.</em>

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  • Movie Reviews

There's a lot to unpack in 'Black Bag' — a witty, sexy spy thriller

Cate Blanchett and Michael Fassbender play a high-ranking spy couple in Steven Soderbergh's new film. Black Bag offers Bond-style globe-trotting intrigue and marital dramedy.

March 14, 2025
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  • Justin Chang
Researchers say there's growing evidence that nature has a powerful effect on us, improving both our physical and psychological health.

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  • Environment

5 nature-inspired ways to bring joy and wonder into your life this spring

Simple activities to help you better appreciate the birds, bees and flowers — and spend more time outside.

March 14, 2025
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  • Malaka Gharib and
  • Life Kit
2023 Savannah St. Patrick's Day parade

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  • Arts & Life

Savannah preps for St. Patrick's Day parade Monday, expecting smaller turnout than 2024 bicentennial

New police surveillance system on tap, but no more "speed court" for weekend bond hearings.

March 14, 2025
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  • Benjamin Payne
From left to right: Split Fiction, Monster Hunter Wilds, and Avowed.

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  • Video Game Reviews

The best and biggest games of 2025 so far

Game studios have cranked out surprising hits ranging from cooperative platformers to historical epics. NPR staff and contributors round up the latest from a promising 2025.

March 14, 2025
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  • James Perkins Mastromarino
Joe Pyne

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  • Arts & Life

Joe Pyne: America's first angry talk show host

A new series from Radio Diaries remembers controversial broadcasters in American history, including Joe Pyne, who paved the way for in-your-face radio hosts like Rush Limbaugh.

March 13, 2025
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  • Alissa Escarce
The sister of the brand's founder, Gianni Versace, served as the creative director for 28 years.

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  • Arts & Life

Donatella Versace to step down as brand's chief creative officer after nearly 30 years

Donatella took over the brand after the murder of her brother, Gianni Versace, its founder, in 1997. Her bold creative vision and unique style have been instrumental in preserving the Versace legacy.

March 13, 2025
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  • Manuela López Restrepo
Clockwise, from top left: Dolly Parton, The Shirelles, Patti Smith (courtesy of Steve Harlow/Flickr) and Mahalia Jackson (courtesy of Nationaal Archief)

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  • Music

100 years, 100 moments: How women shaped a century of music

For Women's History Month, World Cafe is exploring 100 years of music history with a timeline of 100 moments.

March 13, 2025
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  • Miguel Perez
John Mulaney hosts <em>Everybody's Live with John Mulaney</em> on Wednesday night. The program runs on Wednesdays starting at 10 p.m. Eastern for 11 more weeks.

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  • TV Reviews

John Mulaney is experimenting with late night. It's not quite working – yet

Comedian John Mulaney is going live on Wednesday nights for 12 weeks on Netflix. NPR's TV critic says that in the first episode, Mulaney seemed to be enjoying the absurdity of the whole setup much more than any of the actual content he was presenting.

March 13, 2025
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  • Eric Deggans
"What I've actually found is that whole myth that you can't be happy and still be funny is a myth," Bill Burr says.

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  • Television

Bill Burr: 'I am a mess of a human being ... but it makes for good comedy'

Burr is known for his contrarian, fiery stand-up, but lately he's been feeling lighter on stage. His latest Hulu comedy special is Bill Burr: Drop Dead Years. 

March 13, 2025
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  • Terry Gross
Natasha Rothwell at the <em>Sonic the Hedgehog 3</em> Los Angeles premiere at the TCL Chinese Theatre in December 2024.

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  • Arts & Life

Natasha Rothwell says there's a spiritual power to improv

The White Lotus star says she is prepared for any outcome. In this week's Wild Card, Natasha Rothwell shares the advice she happily ignored and how she finds power in solitude.

March 13, 2025
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  • Rachel Martin
Cate Blanchett as Kathryn St. Jean and Michael Fassbender as George Woodhouse in <em>Black Bag,</em> director Steven Soderbergh's new spy thriller.

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  • Movies

The four buzziest movies coming to theaters this weekend

A Steven Soderbergh spy thriller, a Looney Tunes movie and a grisly comedy about a guy who can't feel pain are all out this weekend.

March 13, 2025
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  • Bob Mondello
The gold ring was uncovered in 2019.

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  • Europe

A medieval Bishop's ring from more than 800 years ago goes to auction

The ring, discovered by a metal detectorist in the U.K., is estimated to sell for between $19,000 and $23,000 at auction.

March 12, 2025
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  • Manuela López Restrepo

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  • Book News & Features

New books this week: A foodie memoir, a missing child, witches illustrated, and more

Care and Feeding chronicles life in the culinary world. All the Other Mothers Hate Me follows a mom turned amateur detective. Plus, Karen Russell's first full-length novel since Swamplandia!

March 11, 2025
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  • Colin Dwyer
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