Mia Mercado writes a humorous guide to dealing with all of the world’s scariest situations.
Code Switch’s 2018 Book Guide
We checked in with authors, poets and great literary minds to see what books they think everyone should read this holiday season.
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Former NFL Player Tim Green Has A New Opponent — ALS
Green, a well-known voice on NPR in the 1990s, is one of a growing number of former football players with the degenerative illness Lou Gehrig’s disease. And he’s not hiding it.
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‘Jurassic Park,’ ‘The Shining,’ And 23 Other Movies Added To National Film Registry
Not a “best” list, the Library of Congress’ registry is intended to keep a record of American culture as represented through film; this year’s selections admit more diverse styles and stories.
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Rays Of Sun Or A Reminder Of Atrocities? After Protests, LA Mural Will Be Removed
The artist says he meant no harm, but some Korean neighbors see echoes of a flag flown by the imperial Japanese army during World War II.
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Trump Claims Substantial Portions Of The U.S.-Mexico Laser Forcefield Have Already Been Built
WASHINGTON—In a stirring defense of his administration’s commitment toward border security, President Trump claimed Tuesday that substantial portions of the laser forcefield between the United States and Mexico had already been built. “I’m committed to the safety and security of this great nation, which is why we’ve…
Jonesing Nation Demands Trump Tell Them Where, Exactly, Drugs Are Pouring Into Country
WASHINGTON—Sweating profusely, scratching anxiously at their arms, and sniffing loudly while glancing around and rubbing their eyes vigorously, the visibly strung-out population of the United States demanded Tuesday that President Trump tell them the exact location or locations where drugs are pouring into the…
The Instagram of Sisyphus
Hayley Phelan illustrates a humorous Instagram interaction between the Greek god Zeus and the highly motivated Sisyphus.
A Roots And Rockabilly Holiday Concert With JD McPherson And His Band
McPherson never thought he’d make a Christmas album. Then, he says, “I got a bug in my ear.” He and his band perform live in studio from Socks, and McPherson talks about growing up on a cattle farm.
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