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Ukranian tweens, endorsed by Metallica, make their live solo debut for a special audience

Two tween brothers in western Ukraine known for their hard-rock guitar performances in viral videos reposted by Metallica play their first solo show for a special audience.

Memoir, biography or novel? Jason Mott leans into the confusion in his latest book 'People Like Us'

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe talks with Jason Mott about his latest novel, "People Like Us," which started out as a memoir. It turned into two parallel stories about two different writers in crisis.

Lindsey Buckingham and Stevie Nicks went their own ways — now they're re-releasing their duo album

Now that the 1973 album "Buckingham Nicks" will be reissued soon, we ask: why do people still care about the failed romance between Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham? It's been 50 years!

Ukranian Metallica-endorsed tweens make their solo debut for a special audience

Two tween brothers in western Ukraine known for their hard-rock guitar performances in viral videos reposted by Metallica play their first solo show for a special audience.

The economic health of major insurers is a mixed diagnosis

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe asks Forbes healthcare contributor Bruce Japsen about the financial health of major U.S. insurers.

Palestinian activist who helped make Oscar-winning documentary "No Other Land" killed in the West Bank

A Palestinian activist who helped make Oscar-winning documentary "No Other Land" was shot dead in a settler attack on Monday.

What it takes to release documents like the 'Epstein files'

The materials related to the Epstein case have not been fully released. NPR's Ayesha Rascoe talks with Columbia University's Matthew Connelly about what releasing them would actually entail.

Pope Leo tells 1 million Catholic youths they are sign 'different world is possible'

In his closing blessing for the Jubilee of Youth, Leo remembered the young people of Gaza and Ukraine and other countries "bloodied by war" who could not join their celebration.

Morning cup of coffee getting too expensive? Try Yaupon

Tariffs on coffee and tea could give a boost to North America's only native caffeinated plant. NPR's Ayesha Rascoe talks with Abianne Falla, owner of CatSpring Yaupon.

German Chancellor says Germans aren't working efficiently. Mothers may be the solution

Amid a labor shortage, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz calls on Germans to work more hours. Women might hold the key, but a culture shift would be necessary.

In 'Vogue' this month: an AI-generated model

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks with Washington Post fashion critic Rachel Tashjian about the use of an AI-generated model featured in an advertisement in the August edition of "Vogue" magazine.

'Horrific' Relationships: Alison Brie and Dave Franco explore codependency in their movie

Alison Brie stars as Millie, a teacher who's ready to take the next step in her relationship: marriage. Her partner of more than a decade, Tim, played by Dave Franco, is an aspiring musician too ...