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Your essential end-of-day rundown of the four most important stories breaking while you were busy. Hosted by nationally syndicated radio host Erick Erickson, 4 Things to Know This Afternoon delivers smart, conservative analysis of the four biggest headlines shaping the nation and the world in less than ten minutes. From national security to culture, economics to politics, Erick distills the noise into clarity—cutting through the spin with conviction, context, and a clear-eyed view of where t ...
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Planning your next vacation? Before you budget, learn how to get the most out of your travel dollars with Smart Travel. NerdWallet’s trusted travel experts, Sally French and Meghan Coyle, are here to help your travel dollars work even harder. But the travel Nerds don’t just make recommendations; they break down the latest travel details, exploring the pros and cons of specific strategies, practical tools, and tactics. Dive deep with the experts as they lay out all the options so you can fina ...
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Unless you want to lose a whole lot of money, don’t rush to hire an AI bot to run your vending machine. That’s the lesson from a recent experiment in AI autonomy, piloted by Joanna Stern, tech columnist at The Wall Street Journal.By WBUR & NPR
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Landmark court ruling orders VA to build housing for veterans on its West LA campus
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5:39The U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals upheld an order in Powers v. McDonough, which orders the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to build thousands of units of housing for homeless, disabled veterans on the West Los Angeles VA campus.By WBUR & NPR
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What's next for Brown University in the wake of shooting
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5:55Brown University and the communities surrounding it are trying to grapple with a shooting that took the lives of two students and injured nine others.By WBUR & NPR
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NPR's Kyiv correspondent reflects on a year of warfare as many Ukrainians celebrate Christmas
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6:48Russia continues to pound Ukraine's power grid as the winter sinks in on Christmas Day.By WBUR & NPR
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Heavy rains trigger flood warnings and evacuations across California
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4:44A powerful winter storm is drenching California on Christmas Day, leading to widespread floods, debris flows and evacuation warnings.By WBUR & NPR
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Can music be sacred? Some say yes and point to the 'Word of The Father Chord'
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9:47It's been called a rare moment of drama in liturgical music, and it's showcased in the final verse of "O Come All Ye Faithful," rising up under the lyrics "Word of the Father," leading many to dub it the "Word of the Father Chord."By WBUR & NPR
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Why the internet is obsessed with 'Heated Rivalry'
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8:36The queer hockey romance airing on HBO Max went from romance novel to TV phenomenon.By WBUR & NPR
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Our holiday elf Ron Cohen explores the rich tradition of 'Gloria'
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11:06The word "Gloria" has appeared in many pieces of music over the centuries, and that music is often a part of holiday celebrations.By WBUR & NPR
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How ADHD drugs work to indirectly improve attention
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3:38New research suggests that prescription stimulants for ADHD don't actually improve attention directly. They work on different pathways in the brain that support attention. .By WBUR & NPR
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The scandals surrounding San Patrignano model of addiction treatment
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5:51San Patrignano was founded in 1978 by Vincenzo Muccioli, a charismatic businessman who felt the Italian government and public health system were failing to address the nation's opioid crisis.By WBUR & NPR
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Why is there so much yearning in Christmas songs?
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3:54From Mariah Carey's "All I Want for Christmas Is You" to John Lennon's "Happy Xmas (War Is Over)," yearning is everywhere in Christmas music. But why?By WBUR & NPR
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Shams and scams: How to make sure your charity dollars land in the right pocket
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11:03When it comes to charity, Americans are generous. Last year alone, they donated $592 billion to charitable causes, most of it from individuals, not corporations. So not surprisingly, there are scammers lurking.By WBUR & NPR
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Sen. Tim Kaine on military actions in Venezuela: 'It is completely unjustified'
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6:49The U.S. military is continuing to strike suspected drug smuggling boats and seize oil tankers in an escalating pressure campaign against Venezuela's president, Nicolás Maduro.By WBUR & NPR
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Looking back on world events in 2025 — and ahead at 2026
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9:33President Donald Trump dominated the news in 2025 and is expected to do the same next year.By WBUR & NPR
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The staggering impact of fast fashion on the planet
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5:50Fast-fashion brands have only upped the production with ultra-fast fashion garments, made in as little as a week, full of plastics and short-lasting, now accounting for up to a third of the entire industry.By WBUR & NPR
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Georgetown professor Charles King tells the story in his book "Every Valley: The Desperate Lives and Troubled Times That Made Handel's Messiah."By WBUR & NPR
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Why many Jewish families order Chinese food on Christmas
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3:40It's a holiday tradition for many Jewish families: ordering Chinese takeout on Christmas. How did this happen?By WBUR & NPR
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WBUR's Deborah Becker visits a community in the north of Italy, thought to be a model for these kinds of addiction treatment centers.By WBUR & NPR
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Remembering 'Call of Duty' co-creator Vince Zampella
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2:32In the world of gaming, fans are mourning the loss of a true giant.By WBUR & NPR
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There has been a 19% drop in the number of international students arriving in the U.S. compared to last year.By WBUR & NPR
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Lawyer for Epstein victim describes 'initial victory' of files release turning to 'frustration'
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6:05Attorney Jennifer Freeman explains why she's still pushing for justice for Maria Farmer, the first Epstein whistleblower, as the Justice Department is compelled to release all of its files about him.By WBUR & NPR
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The Federal Reserve is carefully balancing a cooling job market with inflation as it decides on interest rate cuts. Concerns about an AI bubble have grown.By WBUR & NPR
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Who's piloting the drug boats the Trump administration is bombing?
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5:41The traffickers who transport cocaine to the U.S. from Colombia in high-speed boats can make up to $100,000 a day.By WBUR & NPR
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'A Charlie Brown Christmas' choir member looks back on iconic special
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3:50A choir member who sang on the original recording of the soundtrack to "A Charlie Brown Christmas," which turns 60 this year, reminisces about the experience.By WBUR & NPR
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