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Modern life can be lonely. Some are looking to an old German tradition – of drinking and conversation – to deepen connection through regular meetups.

Politics

2 hours ago 49ers playoff picture: San Francisco's updated chances to make 2024 NFL playoffs in Week 16 vs. Dolphins

49ers playoff picture: San Francisco's updated chances to make 2024 NFL playoffs in Week 16 vs. Dolphins  Sporting News

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2 hours ago Secretive game developer codes hit 'Balatro' in Canadian prairie province

There are no photos or videos of LocalThunk, an anonymous computer programmer who lives in the vast and desolate prairies of Canada's Saskatchewan province, far from Silicon Valley.

Events

3 hours ago ‘Christmas Adam’ Celebrations on Dec. 23 Spread in Some Parts of the U.S.

First there was Christmas Eve and then a new celebration was created.

Culture

3 hours ago R.F.K. Jr. Wants to Overhaul the F.D.A. How Would Scientists Change It?

While some agree with Robert F. Kennedy Jr. that the agency needs reform, their ideas for fixing it are very different from his.

Science

3 hours ago The biggest Supreme Court decisions of 2024: From presidential immunity to overturning the Chevron doctrine

The top decisions by the Supreme Court of 2024 covered presidential immunity for President-elect Trump, transgender protections, Chevron doctrine and more.

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3 hours ago On tap for the holidays: A blend of multicultural drink traditions and fond memories

For this year's All Things Considered holiday cocktail interview, we visited Providencia in Washington, D.C., a bar that brings its owners' personal stories to life.

Politics

3 hours ago College students get emotional about climate change. Some are finding help in class

A recent survey finds that more than half of young people aged 16-25 are highly worried about climate change. Some universities are now trying to help them navigate those emotions in class.

Society

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Commanders playoff picture: Washington's updated chances to make 2024 NFL playoffs in Week 16 vs. Eagles  Sporting News

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5 hours ago Pickup truck driver killed by police after driving through Texas mall and injuring 5

A pickup truck driver fleeing police careened through the doors of a JCPenney store in Texas and continued through a busy mall, injuring five people before he was fatally shot by officers.

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