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Disney influencer Dominique Brown, co-founder of Black Girl Disney, died last week after experiencing a medical emergency at an event in Los Angeles hosted by BoxLunch.

What do cooking and a nightly TV show have in common? Both require “a little care, a little love and a little imagination,” says Stephen Colbert. He and his wife Evie Colbert have written a cookbook.

These true stories range from a “meow-moir” of a Siberian cat to an exploration of what U.S. presidents do after the White House. Check out these nonfiction reads recommended by NPR staff and critics.

A father wonders why his father-in-law keeps neglecting to mention his daughter in his annual newsletter to family. It includes updates on the other grandchildren. Why not her?

Co-host A Martinez and NPR gaming editor James Mastromarino discuss the nominees of this year’s Game Awards and their significance in gaming culture

Building a gingerbread house may be a popular holiday tradition but it’s also a sweet way to learn about architecture and design. As one Minnesota Museum demonstrates.

For a lot of people, It’s A Wonderful Life is the Christmas movie. George Bailey’s story of learning how much you really matter to the world has family, community, an angel, a mean rich guy, and a little kid playing carols on the piano. It has become a staple of holiday viewing, so we thought it was a perfect time to revisit our discussion about the movie. Follow Pop Culture Happy Hour on Letterboxd at letterboxd.com/nprpopculture.

Jimmy “Jay” Lee’s body has never been found, but a judge declared him dead. Jurors said they were unable to reach a verdict after over nine and a half hours of deliberation.

The New York police commissioner also said investigators matched Luigi Mangione’s fingerprints with those found on items near the scene where the UnitedHealthcare CEO was fatally shot last week.