When the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences hosted their first annual Academy Awards on May 16, 1929 — a short, ...

Welcome to New Music Friday, NPR Music's podcast dedicated to sharing the best albums out each week. We listen to dozens of new releases in advance, identify the ones we think you need to hear, and ...

The National Association of Private Catholic and Independent Schools currently has roughly 50 schools going through its accreditation process, all of which — once successful in their NAPCIS ...

Wim Wenders’ tag-along with Ry Cooder to make recordings with aging giants of traditional Cuban music was a revelation for so many viewers unaware of the art form. On its surface, this is a “making of ...

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When you learn about how Apple CarPlay actually works, you might be overwhelmed by just how many ways it can change your commute. While this hands-free interface offers a ton of features, like easy ...

This month’s new music roundup could easily be called “sounds from the underground,” as bands from across the local alternative scene showed up and out during the first month of 2026, including a ...

Cocktail mixes play a quiet but essential role in home bartending, offering consistency, convenience and balance without requiring a full bar setup. From classic bloody mary and margarita blends to ...

Many of the best albums from the first half of the 2020s have similar origin stories. There are two basic plot lines you'll see repeatedly on this list, the most common of which is the COVID pandemic, ...

A warning by three U.S. Catholic cardinals Monday that the country's aggressive actions at home and abroad are threatening its status as a global moral compass earned praise and prayer from some among ...