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Best Of: What Beards Tell Us About Power, Politics And How We See Each Other : 1A
Abraham Lincoln was the first U.S. president to sport a beard. For the next 50 years, whiskers were commonplace in the White House. But then, they went out of style.Now, Vice President JD Vance is the first executive branch leader in more than a century with a furry face.And others are following suit. From the Senate to the campaign trail, more and more men in politics are letting their facial hair grow free. But what does that tell us about masculinity, power, and how we see each other?Why did our politicians remain bare faced for so long? And what does the reemergence of whiskers in the White House represent?Find more of our programs online. Listen to 1A sponsor-free by signing up for 1A+ at plus.npr.org/the1a.
10 things to watch for 2026: From the Politics Desk
The political storylines that will shape Washington and beyond in the new year.
Best space photos of 2025
An alien comet, a Martian volcano, a man’s fall from the sun and a groundbreaking telescope’s first images: Here are the most jaw-dropping space photos of 2025.
Holly Gleason Receives National Arts & Entertainment Journalism Awards
NY Times No. 1 best-selling author Holly Gleason recently celebrated six awards from [...]
The 5 Best Apple Products Of 2025
The iPhone 17 tops the list of our best Apple products of 2025. It's joined by the iPhone 17 Pro Max, Apple Watch SE 3, and more.
Governors’ Health Priorities in 2025
Through emergency response, behavioral health investments, maternal health protections, nutrition innovations, rural health transformation, and workforce development, Governors have demonstrated that effective governance requires evidence-based policymaking, cross-agency coordination, and sustained political will. Governors confronted complex challenges with innovative solutions grounded in evidence and adapted to local contexts. As highlighted at the 2025 Health and Human Services Policy Advisors Institute, states […]
Nominate the best in NC high school sports for 2025-26 HSOT Honors
HighSchoolOT Honors recognizes the best in NC high school sports in 2025-26, presented by Talk It Out NC and First Carolina Bank
College football bowl and CFP picks, predictions: Legendary Vegas expert reveals best bets
SportsLine CFB expert Bruce Marshall reveals best bets for every College Football Playoff and bowl game
The seamy side of Westminster, then and now — the best new books on politics
From revelations about Starmer’s Labour to the story of a Liberal who sold honours. Plus the reminiscences of a Nato chief and the evangelism of Tony Blair
Who was the best girls athlete on the Northshore for the week of Dec. 14-20? Vote now!
Vote for who you think was the best girls athlete on the Northshore last week.
The Best Video Games of 2025
Almost all of them are independently developed, which speaks to the state of the games industry
AMC Entertainment Scores Its Biggest Pre-Christmas Holiday Weekend Since 2021, as More Than 4 Million Moviegoers Visited an AMC or ODEON Cinemas Location From Thursday Through Sunday
LEAWOOD, Kan., December 22, 2025--AMC Entertainment (NYSE: AMC), the largest theatrical exhibitor in the United States and the world, today announced a strong opening-weekend performance for AVATAR: FIRE & ASH at AMC’s U.S. theatres and internationally at ODEON Cinemas. Combined with solid performances from several other new releases and holdover films, AMC enjoyed its best pre-Christmas holiday weekend since 2021, based on attendance and admissions revenue.
Washington State vs. Utah State prediction, odds, spread: 2025 Potato Bowl picks from proven model
SportsLine's model reveals its Washington State Cougars vs. Utah State Aggies best bets in the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl
The best wedding gowns of 2025 revealed: from Eve Jobs to Hum Fleming
Whether it was English countryside elegance or all-out Italian glamour, this year's brides did not disappoint when it came to their wedding gowns
Sports Injuries Worse During An Athlete's Period, Study Says
By Dennis Thompson HealthDay ReporterMONDAY, Dec. 22, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Sports injuries sustained by female athletes tend to be worse during their period, a new study reports. Injuries are more severe and take longer to heal during menstruation, researchers recently reported in the journal
How to put some of Warren Buffett’s best money and life advice to work for you
You don’t get labeled the “Oracle of Omaha” for nothing.
From family feuds to friendly feasts: Learn the art of talking politics at the holiday table
The Conversation Across the Aisle project seeks to bring together people with different views for a meal. The goal: civil discourse.
If not pet, why pet shape? Science says raccoons aren't quite there : Short Wave
Dogs are man’s best friend. And it’s no secret that we at Short Wave love cats (Regina has four)! Both of these iconic pets have been domesticated – evolved and adapted to live alongside humans – for millennia. And a recent study suggests that the common raccoon may be on its first steps towards joining them. So how do scientists look for signs of domestication and what do those signs mean? And could you have a litter box trained raccoon in your lifetime? We talk to the study’s lead author, Raffaela Lesch, to find out.Interested in more animal science stories? Email us your question at shortwave@npr.org.Listen to every episode of Short Wave sponsor-free and support our work at NPR by signing up for Short Wave+ at plus.npr.org/shortwave.
Top science stories of 2025
In a year of funding chaos, ongoing climate change and pollution perils, we also saw the most powerful telescope yet, personalized gene therapy, and the next-best-thing to an HIV vaccine — not to mention a brand-new color
Best space board games to play this Christmas
Enjoy some out-of-this-world fun this Christmas with my selection of the best space board games available right now.
Best DFS picks for Ravens vs Patriots in Week 16
Chet Gresham takes us through his favorite picks for FanDuel’s Week 16 DFS matchup between the Ravens and Patriots
Hasselblad in 2025: Legendary Company Launches its Best Digital Camera Ever
Quality over quantity.
Redwire Corporation (RDW) Poised for Growth on Defense Business Model Transition: Cannaccord Genuity
Redwire Corporation (NYSE:RDW) is one of the best aerospace and defense stocks to buy according to Wall Street analysts. On December 9, Canaccord Genuity analyst Austin Moeller reiterated a Buy rating, impressed by Redwire Corporation (NYSE:RDW)’s strategic positioning and growth potential. According to the analyst, the company is positioned for long-term growth as it transitions […]
10 best concerts of 2025, ranked
From Backstreet Boys to Oasis, we saw more than two dozen major shows in 2025. Here are the 10 most remarkable concerts of the year.
Ben Shapiro: In all of politics, this is the dumbest assumption
The motive matters. The ideology matters.
Trump’s Assault On Health Care, Seen From a Country That Does Health Care Better
Japan is a showcase for universal health care, and what we’re losing in GOP attacks on the Affordable Care Act.
The 50 Best Undergraduate Business School Professors Of 2025
We reviewed more than 1,200 nominations from students, colleagues & B-school deans to select 50 business professors with outstanding impact.
One of the Best PS3 Games Comes to PS5 And Instantly Becomes One of the Most-Played Games on PSN
One of the best PS3 games is now available on the PS5, and it's already topping the most-played charts on PSN.
Trump endorses Bruce Blakeman in New York governor race after Elise Stefanik drops bid
Blakeman became Stefanik's first notable challenger after entering the primary earlier this month.
3 markers of health could help with weight-loss strategies, obesity expert reveals
Obesity medicine specialist Dr. Rocio Salas-Whalen, M.D., author of the new book "Weightless," shared that the best way to determine the suitability of a GLP-1 is through body composition testing.
Prisco's Week 16 NFL picks: Patriots vs. Ravens prediction and best bets
Pete Prisco reveals all of his Week 16 picks, including New England losing its second straight game.
Prison health workers are among the best-paid public employees. Why are so many jobs vacant?
Despite spending hundreds of millions of dollars to fill vacant medical and mental health positions at prisons and state hospitals, California has little to show for it, according to a new report from the state auditor.
Missouri sportsbook promos: Snag nearly $3,000 in welcome bonuses with Missouri sports betting promo codes
The best Missouri sportsbook promos are available now that sports betting is legal in the state. Get the latest Missouri sports betting promo codes and claim up to $3,000 in bonuses
Toilet rats? Washington health officials warn of possible rodents in sewer systems after floods
The rodent advisory comes after Washington was hit with devastating floods this month.
Eagles vs. Commanders prediction, odds, time: NFL Week 16 Saturday picks by proven model
SportsLine's model reveals its Washington vs. Philadelphia best bets for Saturday
Eagles vs. Commanders prediction, odds, spread, time: Week 16 NFL Saturday picks by proven model
SportsLine's model reveals its Washington vs. Philadelphia best bets for Saturday's NFL matchup
Ole Miss vs. Tulane prediction, odds: 2025 College Football Playoff picks from proven model
SportsLine's model reveals its Tulane Green Wave vs. Ole Miss Rebels best bets for the CFP first round
5 Of The Best Uses For Your Computer's Empty USB Ports
Did you know the internet is full of USB accessories that add a whole new layer of convenience to your computer, such as DVD drives, Wi-Fi adapters, and more?
2025 NFL, CFP Odds: Best Bets for JMU-Oregon, Patriots-Ravens
One CFP contest and two heavyweight NFL matchups are in Sammy P's line of sight this weekend. Check out where he's laying his cash.
The 15-inch Surface Laptop 7 with 32GB RAM and a 1TB SSD is 30% discounted — a rare deal as memory prices keep climbing
One of the best laptops we've ever rated for its sublime performance, battery life, and perfect form factor is 30% off for Amazon's Super Saturday sale.
Kentucky vs. St. John's prediction, odds, time: 2025 CBS Sports Classic picks
SportsLine's proven model has revealed its St. John's vs. Kentucky college basketball best bets
10 Foods To Eat for a Stronger Immune System
Optimizing immunity requires a holistic approach. A well-balanced diet that includes the best foods for immune system health can help.
Congress leaves town until 2026 with no health care deal, forcing premium hikes
Four Republicans teamed up with Democrats to require a vote to revive ACA funds in early 2026. But Senate Republicans tell NBC News that bill is dead on arrival across the Capitol.
The Best Shooter Games Of 2025 According To Metacritic
Locked and loaded for action, shooter games brought the heat to PC and consoles in 2025.
Why dogs love you so much, according to science
Thousands of years of history have secured their status as man’s best friend – and there are ways to strengthen the bond even further
Trump hits the road in his campaign to change perceptions of the economy
The president's speech in North Carolina included lengthy asides that had little to do with the core message the White House is trying to push about his economic agenda.
Rob Reiner Was More Than a Hollywood Legend. He Helped Shape California Politics
Rob Reiner may be best known for his Hollywood films, but he was also a Democratic political force in California.
3 Trump interview takeaways: From the Politics Desk
Plus, Americans' sports gambling concerns.
Best Packers vs Bears Same Game Parlay for Week 16
Although the Green Bay beat Chicago in a back-and-forth game at Lambeau Field two weeks ago, Rohit Ponnaiya is expecting a different result this time around.
Best Missouri sports betting apps: Top MO sportsbook apps to earn $3,000 in bonus offers, promos
Missouri betting apps are now accepting real-money bets, and this page will guide you through the best sports betting apps currently available in Missouri.
Here's Your Entertainment Round Up for the Long Holiday Break
Wether you want a big blockbuster or you'd rather curl up at home with a classic, Fandango's Nikki Novak stops by TODAY with a list of the best movies to watch over the long holiday break.
Luigi Mangione's Christmas in jail: one 'delicious' Cornish game hen
Luigi Mangione's Christmas menu includes what an ex-detainee said is the best jailhouse meal all year. Brian Thompson's family meanwhile waits for closure.
The top new 2025 games by players
Here's 2025's most played new titles across Steam, Xbox, and PlayStation. Plus, a breakdown of Steam’s $18B in revenue, including top indies, and other 2025 goodies.
Support for scientific funding doesn’t have to be partisan — but scientists must make the case, says new study
Distrust of elites, not partisanship, best predicted people's support for cutting scientific funding.
Are you Cleveland’s best fan? Sports Awards contest is open
Browns, Cavaliers and Guardians fans can submit photos showing their team spirit for a chance to win tickets to the Greater Cleveland Sports Awards in February.
EXCLUSIVE: James Van Der Beek Reacts to Concern Over His Appearance on 'Dawson's Creek' Reunion
The actor, who is being treated for colorectal cancer, said the weight he lost did not have to do with his cancer.
SeaWorld Parks Light Up the Season with Dazzling Displays, New Holiday Entertainment, and the Best Savings of the Year
/PRNewswire/ -- SeaWorld parks across Orlando, San Diego, and San Antonio are celebrating the holiday season with millions of twinkling lights, new...
These Are The Best Fictional Spaceships, According To Astronauts
Are we boldly going with the force, or what? Shiny.
Trump not ruling out war with Venezuela
In an exclusive phone interview with NBC News, Trump talked about his offensive against Venezuela, his plan for health care and his outlook for the midterm elections.
Poll: Americans fear sports betting is threatening the integrity of games
In the NBC News Decision Desk Poll, 70% of respondents said betting is harming sports' integrity, and 63% worry about the potential for games to be rigged.
Best player? Surprise package? Review of WSL so far
Former England internationals Ellen White and Fara Williams review the Women's Super League season so far as we head into a winter break.
High school basketball: Boys' and girls' scores from Thursday, Dec. 18
CIF City and Southern Section boys' and girls' basketball results from Thursday, Dec. 18.
The Best Co-Op Games Of 2025 According To Metacritic
Between Borderlands 4, Battlefield 6, and Split Fiction, the co-op game genre was firing on all cylinders in 2025.
The nation’s cartoonists on the week in politics
Every week political cartoonists throughout the country and across the political spectrum apply their ink-stained skills to capture the foibles, memes, hypocrisies and other head-slapping events in the world of politics. The fruits of these labors are hundreds of cartoons that entertain and enrage readers of all political stripes. Here's an offering of the best of this week's crop, picked fresh off the Toonosphere. Edited by Matt Wuerker.
Full-length Replay: Best of Wake Up Barstool
Highlights from Wake Up Barstool, a daily dose of unfiltered takes on the biggest stories in sports, featuring Dave Portnoy and the Barstool crew.
Erika Kirk endorses JD Vance for president in 2028
The widow of Turning Point USA co-founder Charlie Kirk threw the organization's support behind the vice president, who hasn't yet announced his 2028 plans.
On verge of AP Top 25, LSU welcomes Southeastern Louisiana
LSU is off to arguably its best start of the Matt McMahon era as it continues its nonconference slate against Southeastern Louisiana on Friday night in Baton Rouge, La.
Rams vs. Seahawks prediction, odds, time, spread: 'Thursday Night Football' picks by proven model
SportsLine's model reveals its Los Angeles Rams vs. Seattle best bets for 'TNF'
AEW and AEW Stars Win 10 Best of 2025 Awards From Sports Illustrated, Including Wrestlers of the Year and Promotion of the Year
This week, All Elite Wrestling and its Stars took home 10 awards from Sports Illustrated's 2025 Pro Wrestling Awards, including both the Female and Male Wrestler of the Year, as well as Promotion of the Year and many more.
Jaguars-Broncos Preview
DENVER (AP) Denver is the hub of the sports world right now with the NBA's Nuggets and NHL's Avalanche off to historic starts as they seek to add some hardware to their trophy cases and the Broncos are an NFL-best 12-2.
Bucks' Antetokounmpo says his focus is on his health rather than rumors about his future
Giannis Antetokounmpo said Thursday he’s focused on getting healthy and helping the Milwaukee Bucks turn their season around, not on rumors about his future plans. Antetokounmpo spoke to reporters for the first time since a Dec. 3 ESPN report indicated that he and his agent, Alex Saratsis, were talking with Bucks officials about whether he’s best suited to stay in Milwaukee or get traded. Antetokounmpo strained his right calf in a victory over the Detroit Pistons that night and hasn’t played since.
MAGA sticks with Trump on Venezuela – for now: From the Politics Desk
Plus, Virginia's district-level results from the 2025 provide new midterm clues.
Pediatrician says HHS grant cuts ‘clearly detrimental to the health of America's children’
Dr. Peter Hotez joins Meet the Press NOW to explain how grant cuts to the Department of Health and Human Services could impact millions of American children and their parents. NBC News Medical Reporter Erika Edwards reports on the Trump administration's moves to end transition-related care for minors nationwide.
Best DFS picks for Rams at Seahawks in Week 16
Nick Simon brings you his favorite picks for FanDuel’s Thursday night single-game DFS contests.
Eagles-Commanders Preview
ASHBURN, Va. (AP) Jalen Hurts played the worst game of his career two weeks ago and one of the best of this season last week. Another good one could help the Philadelphia Eagles do something that hasn't happened in two decades: winning consecutive NFC East titles.
Tesla's Holiday Update: Photos and Videos of Every Feature
From Dog Mode Live Activities to the SpaceX Docking Simulator, we round up the best hidden gem features in the Tesla 2025 Holiday Update.
2025 Pinkbike Awards: Suspension Product of the Year Nominees
The best boingers of the year, and a clever suspension adjacent invention.
The top 10 game industry trends of 2025
Generative AI, reshaping company structures, and far-right bigotry are among the most defining trends of 2025.
HHS moves to slash funding and access to care for transgender minors
The proposals announced Thursday would bar hospitals that receive federal funding from providing transition-related care to minors.
The best games of 2025: The ballots
Find out how The A.V. Club's games editors and writers fit the overwhelming deluge of games released this year into a single top 25 list.
House narrowly passes GOP-backed health care bill
House narrowly passes GOP-backed health care bill
Fact-checking Trump's speech and centrist Republicans' health care revolt: Morning Rundown
Plus, HHS terminates millions in funding to the American Academy of Pediatrics.
The Best Steam Winter Sale Discounts On 2025 Games
Here are some of the best deals we've found during the Steam Winter Sale.
The 12 best needle drops of 2025
These songs made their scenes indelible, from classic rock and dance pop to old-timey blues and thrash. There's even a former Beatle on here.
Best Steam Winter Sale 2025 Game Deals
The Steam Winter Sale is offering big discounts on PlayStation ports and several GOTY-nominated games.
What I’ve learned by mapping the impacts of NIH cuts
The co-founder of SCIMaP looks at the year of NIH cuts — and what they say about the future of American research.
From AI Glasses to $25 Cleats: These 8 Products Were the Best Gear of 2025
The 2025 Velo Awards continue with the product of the year nominees.
Fact-checking Trump: Economy, wages, immigration and more
The president made a wide variety of claims Wednesday night. Some were true, some were misleading, and others were false.
Trump talks lower prices, health care costs, military bonuses in year-end address
Watch full coverage as President Donald Trump addressed the nation from the White House, highlighting his achievements and outlining future objectives. He announced a “warrior dividend,” stating that more than 1 million military service members will receive a bonus payment. NBC News' Tom Llamas and Peter Alexander provide analysis of Trump’s remarks.
Why a key group of Republicans broke ranks on Obamacare subsidies: From the Politics Desk
Plus, humanitarian crises surge as global aid dries up.
HHS cuts millions in grants to the American Academy of Pediatrics
The move marks an escalation in the agency’s clash with the medical group, which is suing Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. over vaccine policy.
Insmed Provides Clinical and Business Update
/PRNewswire/ -- Insmed Incorporated (Nasdaq:INSM), a people-first global biopharmaceutical company striving to deliver first- and best-in-class therapies to...
Insmed Provides Clinical and Business Update
Insmed Incorporated (Nasdaq:INSM), a people-first global biopharmaceutical company striving to deliver first- and best-in-class therapies to transform the lives of patients facing serious diseases, announced today that the Phase 2b BiRCh study of brensocatib in patients with chronic rhinosinusitis without nasal polyps (CRSsNP) did not meet its primary or secondary efficacy endpoints in either the 10 mg or 40 mg treatment arms. Brensocatib was well tolerated, with no new safety signals identified
Rams-Seahawks Preview
RENTON, Wash. (AP) Sam Darnold was far from his best the last time he and the Seattle Seahawks squared off against his hometown team and he is amply aware he will need to perform better than when he tossed four interceptions against the Los Angeles Rams on Nov. 16.
Who Has the Best Idea to Improve Denver? CU Denver Business School Launches Sustainability Competition to Find Out.
The new challenge, funded by Dr. Blair Gifford, calls on students and local partners to deliver real-world solutions for climate, housing, and urban
Jack Smith tells Congress he could prove Trump engaged in a 'criminal scheme' to overturn 2020 election
Smith testified about his investigations into Trump during a closed-door hearing with members of the House Judiciary Committee.
Prosecutors claim Terry Rozier paying for co-defendant's legal defense in sports betting case
An attorney for the Miami Heat guard didn't deny that his client has helped childhood friend and co-defendant Deniro Laster.