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The Goo Goo Dolls will drop their new EP, Summer Anthem, on August 22.

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Music

Nothing lasts forever, except maybe the Goo Goo Dolls

The band's frontman John Rzeznik talks about their new EP Summer Anthem and how, as he approaches 60, he might consider taking guitar lessons.

Nothing lasts forever, except maybe the Goo Goo Dolls

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Théodore Pellerin in Lurker.

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Pop Culture Happy Hour

The intoxicating power of fame takes center stage in ‘Lurker’

Fame does strange things to people. In the new film Lurker, Théodore Pellerin plays a young retail clerk making his way into the inner circle of a popular rising musician (Archie Madekwe). This friendship is not really built to last and things between them become uncomfortable. Who is manipulating who, and who holds the power, become complicated and painful questions.

Lurker And What's Making Us Happy

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What's behind the government's memes?

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It's Been a Minute

Inside the White House meme factory

We need to talk about the memes your tax dollars paid for. What is the federal government trying to communicate with them?

The memes your tax dollars are paying for

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Thursday

Famed YA author Louis Sachar is out with his first novel for adults.

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Books

Did you love 'Holes' growing up? Good news, Louis Sachar is still writing for you

The author of the YA novel Holes and the Wayside School series has written his first novel for adults. It's a fairy tale involving a princess and potions – but one focused squarely on growing old.

Did you love ‘Holes’ growing up? Good news, Louis Sachar is still writing for you

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Pariah, by Dan Fesperman; The Dancing Face, by Mike Phillips
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Book Reviews

Two genre novels offer entertainment -- and plenty of wry social commentary

Dan Fesperman's spy caper Pariah follows a disgraced comic-politician who's recruited by the CIA. The Dancing Face, by Mike Phillips, is a crime caper that confronts the spoils of colonialism.

Two genre novels offer entertainment -- and plenty of wry social commentary

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Matthew McConaughey and Sandra Bullock in A Time to Kill.

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Pop Culture Happy Hour

Top 5 John Grisham adaptations, ranked

There’s a new TV version of The Rainmaker out, so today, we’re ranking the five best John Grisham adaptations – including The Firm, The Pelican Brief, and A Time To Kill. But which one is the very best?

Best John Grisham Adaptations, Ranked

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Harrison Ford appears on NPR's Wild Card with Rachel Martin

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Harrison Ford knows how weird his life is

Despite being decades into a career that can only be described as iconic, Harrison Ford is still experiencing firsts – like his first Emmy nomination for his role in Apple TV+’s "Shrinking." He spoke with Rachel about staying busy at 83, why he doesn't fear death, and why Jay Leno called him mid-interview to talk about a toilet seat.

Harrison Ford knows how weird his life is

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Wednesday

U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during the unveiling of the Kennedy Center Honors nominees on August 13, 2025, at the Kennedy Center in Washington, DC.

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Trump vows to expand his review of U.S. museums. Can he do that? 

The White House said that after the administration eliminates "woke" culture from the Smithsonian, it would expand to other museums around the country. Would that be possible?

How much sway does the president have over the country's museums?

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Amanda Knox in a hotel in West Hollywood.

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Television

Amanda Knox joins forces with Monica Lewinsky to bring her story to television

Amanda Knox was just 20 years old in 2007 when her British roommate was found dead in their apartment. A new Hulu series dramatizes the story of her wrongful murder conviction.

Amanda Knox joins forces with Monica Lewinsky to bring her story to television

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The brainy protagonists featured in the hit CBS show, The Big Bang Theory, were an example of nerd culture on TV.

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Word of the week

Nerd! How the word popularized by Dr. Seuss went from geeky insult to mainstream

Nerd has been part of our lexicon for three-quarters of a century, its geeky meaning embodied by some of the most recognizable characters in film and TV, but its origin story is a bit murky.

Nerd! How the word popularized by Dr. Seuss went from geeky insult to mainstream

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Why is cringe culture on the rise?

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Cringe culture says stop. We say lean in.

Has online hate ever been this cruel?

The brutality of 'cringe' culture

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Tuesday