The NFL is reaching more Latinos than ever. Here’s how they’ve scored with a Spanish-speaking audience.
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A pair of satellites will create artificial solar eclipses to study the sun
Astronomers hope the Proba-3 mission will help them get a better view of the corona, the sun’s outer atmosphere, which is even hotter than the sun’s surface.
How casting makes this ‘Gypsy’ hit different
Gypsy has been called the best musical of all time. Audra McDonald is starring in a new Broadway revival, and the race-conscious casting gives the production a new frame.
What’s Making Us Happy: A guide to your weekend scrolling, listening and viewing
Each week, guests and hosts on NPR’s Pop Culture Happy Hour share what’s bringing them joy. This week: JamesEarl333 on TikTok, The Dick Van Dyke Show and the songs “Young Lion” and “Kid on Christmas.”
What happens if Congress doesn’t fund the government?
If lawmakers can’t reach a deal to avoid a shutdown, many federal workers would be furloughed, while essential functions like Social Security payments would continue.
At least 2 dead and dozens injured after a car plowed into a German Christmas market
A car plowed into a busy outdoor Christmas market in the eastern German city of Magdeburg in what authorities believe was an attack. The driver was arrested.
Malaysia plans to restart a private search for the missing Flight MH370
Over a decade later, none of the bodies of the 239 passengers and crew members abroad have been recovered.
House Republicans to move forward with Plan C to fund the government
After two failed attempts, and with just hours to go before a midnight deadline, House Republicans released another bill to fund the government until March 14— but multiple hurdles remain to avert a government shutdown
A fire closed a bookstore named Friends to Lovers. Romance readers kept it afloat
Jamie Fortin’s romance-centric bookstore shut down shortly after its grand opening due to a fire. She says the romance community has been integral in helping her rebuild.
What a government shutdown could mean for your holiday travel plans
Millions of Americans are planning to travel in the coming days. Here’s what a potential government shutdown could mean for flying, driving and more — and what you can do to prepare.

