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The etymology of mistletoe — a plant with small, oval evergreen leaves and waxy white berries — may strike some as repugnant.

2025 had no shortage of major music news stories. Here's a rundown of some of the biggest of the year.

A new program at the Department of Energy is pushing the development of nearly a dozen new reactor designs at breakneck speed.

Discover a broad range of this year's most compelling classical recordings, including symphonic booty-shakers, mystic violin, pipe organ prog and a guided tour of 18th century German chart-toppers.

FIFA said it would sell $60 tickets to the World Cup, including for the final — but only for supporters of qualified teams. And the actual number of available tickets is limited.

NPR's Scott Detrow talks with Francisco Monaldi, the director of the Latin American Energy Program at the Baker Institute at Rice University about the U.S.'s long interest in Venezuela's oil industry.

The nativity scene in St. Peter's Square comes from a different place every year. For Pope Leo's first Christmas as the pontiff, this year's display comes from Salerno {sah-LAIR-no}, Italy.

The Trump Administration is releasing more information this week on the Trump Accounts that Congress recently passed, which would give eligible kids born from 2025 to 2028 $1,000 from the government.

Jimmy Lai, a former media mogul, pro-democracy supporter and outspoken critic of China, was convicted this week on national security charges. He faces life in prison.

Even people who like to cook don't always have time to whip up gourmet meals during the busy holiday season.