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Salsa legend, Willie Colon, has died at age 75. Colon was a key part of salsa's development in the 1970's as an instrumentalist, songwriter and producer.

Last year, the video game industry generated around $190 BILLION in revenue. More than the music and film industry combined. How did this medium go from the arcade into a global juggernaut? That's the subject of a new podcast series called Hidden Levels.

The South Bronx bandleader took the Latin genre to new heights while recording for Fania Records.

After a downturn last year, tourism experts believe the U.S. may see an uptick in foreign tourists this year as the country prepares to host one of the biggest sporting events in the world.

NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Jennifer Bergman, who says she had to close her family's toy store business of 44 years in July 2025 due to President Trump's tariffs.

Podcaster Jad Abumrad tells the story of Nigerian musician Fela Kuti in a new series. Michael Pollan says AI may "think" — but it will never be conscious. His new book is A World Appears.

Every four years, the Winter Olympics help curling clubs in the U.S. recruit new members.

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg faced tough questions in front of a jury in the country's first trial about whether social media is addictive and harming young people.

Buzz around whether the city's film festival would take a stance on the war in Gaza has dominated conversation in recent days.

The sport of ski mountaineering is new to the Winter Olympics this year but its origins go back more than a century in the Alps.

His KCRW show in which he interviewed authors was nationally syndicated until 2022. He was 73.

Today is National Puzzle Day!