"Our grit and our dedication is the one thing that we have control of," Bernthal says. He plays a Spartan king in The Odyssey, and reprises his role as the Punisher in the new Spider-Man film.

Solo living, solo travel, and solo dining are all being embraced as more adults are choosing to remain single. Many Americans aren't interested in dating, and being single is a symbol of autonomy.

The R&B group's breakout stars released new solo albums on the same day — one leaning out of the spotlight while the other confronts viral fame.

Community square dance halls were long-cherished social institutions in Western states where small populations were spread over vast distances.

Odysseus did not face the parasite Cyclospora in his 10-year journey home. But the word "parasite" originated as a popular character trope in Greek literature.

Javier Bardem discusses taking on the iconic role of Max Cady in Apple TV's Cape Fear, the joy of playing villains, and continuing to speak out for Palestinian rights.

The North Carolina Folk Festival's Memorial Open Mic night recognizes the life and legacy of longtime Greensboro resident Matty Sheets. The late musician and songwriter curated open mics across the city for many years, creating a strong sense of community among artists.

Volunteers at a Maryland senior living community bring back letter writing in a unique pen pal program.

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with reporter Hannah Lucinda Smith about her new book Hinterlands: The New Cold War Brewing at the Peripheries of the West.

The author and translator of Taiwan Travelogue, the winner of the 2026 International Booker Prize, discuss identity and history amid the debate over Taiwan's colonial ties to Japan and escalating geopolitical pressure from China.