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Side by side photos of Kate Beckinsale (left) and Abigail Breslin.

Kate Beckinsale (left) and Abigail Breslin are sharing stories of on-set harassment and retaliation, inspired by Blake Lively's public accusations against Justin Baldoni. Amy Sussman/Getty Images and Valeria Macon/AFP via Getty Images hide caption

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Pop Culture

Blake Lively inspires more actresses to speak out against Hollywood toxicity

In the wake of Blake Lively's sexual harassment and retaliation allegations against co-star Justin Baldoni, more actresses are speaking up about their own similar experiences on set.

Colonel Abu Kurdi, leader of the Al Taf FSA units poses for a portrait at his office. Al Tanf, Syria. December 14, 2024.

Salim Turki al-Anteri, the commander of the Syrian Free Army, in his office in al-Tanf, Syria, Dec. 14. Manu Brabo for NPR hide caption

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Middle East crisis — explained

Syria's U.S.-trained opposition fighters wait to learn of their role in a new Syria

Former opposition groups — some of whom are U.S.-trained — will be knitted together into new Syrian security forces organized by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, the group that led the ouster of Bashar al-Assad.

A Teledyne G3 Slocum Glider looks for whale sounds off the coast of Georgia. UGA Skidaway Institute doctoral student Frank McQuarrie is taking it out of the water.

A Teledyne G3 Slocum Glider tries to detect whale sounds off the coast of Georgia. UGA Skidaway Institute doctoral student Frank McQuarrie is taking it out of the water. Catherine Edwards Lab/SKidaway Institute hide caption

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National

New technology gives hope to save endangered right whales

WABE

Conservationists are getting better at monitoring the movement of the highly endangered right whale. They hope it will encourage ships to slow down in an effort to save the species.

RIGHT WHALE MONITORING

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President Biden, seen here on Dec. 10, 2024, said he plans to issue more pardons and commutations in the final weeks of his presidency.

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Examining Biden's presidential legacy. And, north Gaza's last key hospital shut down

President Biden signed significant legislation that his backers say will leave a lasting impact. And, north Gaza's last major hospital has been shut down with no ceasefire in sight.

Gaza War 2024, Gaza Hospital Shutdown, Biden's Complicated Legacy

Taylor Swift performs onstage for the opening night of "Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour" at State Farm Stadium on March 17, 2023, in Glendale, Arizona.

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National

From Taylor Swift tickets to social media bans, here are new 2025 state laws

It's almost the new year, which means states across the country will enact thousands of new laws from new tax structures to prenatal leave.

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World

Reporters' notebook: revisiting Afghan refugees starting anew in the U.S.

NPR reporters revisit Afghans who fled their home country after Taliban's takeover in the summer of 2021.

AFGHAN REFUGEE CHECK-INS

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President Biden speaks during a Hanukkah holiday reception in the East Room of the White House on Dec. 16.

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Analysis

8 questions for President Biden, if he'd take them

Here's what NPR's White House correspondents would ask Biden at a press conference as his presidency comes to a close.

8 questions for President Biden, if he’d take them

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A street in Oakland, Calif. viewed through the AI-enhanced cameras from the start-up Hayden AI. Transit agencies across the country are deploying the company's systems to keep bus lanes clear of illegally parked cars.

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National

Transit systems turn to AI-powered cameras to catch drivers who block bus lanes

The nation's biggest transit systems are using AI-enhanced cameras to keep bus lanes clear of illegally parked cars. That's making buses move faster, but the rollout has hit a few speed bumps.

AI BUS CAMERAS

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