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Christians are in the season of Lent. Muslims in the holy month of Ramadan. Fasting is a part of both faiths' observances. Other religions include periods of fasting as well. What accounts for fasting's longevity across religious traditions?

NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Michael Thomas, CEO of Cleanview, about his new report on tech companies' plans to build their own off-grid power plants to provide energy for data centers.

NPR's Scott Simon speaks to Canadian singer/songwriter Julianna Riolino about her new solo, self-released album, "Echo in the Dust."

NPR's Scott Simon talks with Gin Phillips about "Ruby Falls." Her new novel begins in 1928 Chattanooga when a man discovers a mysterious underground cavern with a massive waterfall.

Introducing When We All Get to Heaven a new 10-part audio documentary series from Eureka Street Productions that focuses on how the MCC congregation in San Francisco responded to the personal and political trials of the AIDS epidemic, including the deaths of hundreds of its members.

Sarah (she/they) is the Membership Manager at KALW. She finds purpose in connecting organizations and people with a shared vision toward a greater cause—a mission that is intentionally ambiguous and flexible so she can follow her passions wherever life takes her. Prior to KALW, she worked as Development Associate at John Muir Health Foundation. Sarah graduated from UC San Diego where she obtained a Bachelor's degree in Cognitive Behavior Neuroscience.

Hundreds of people become interested in curling every four years and the 2026 numbers already show that boom.

The chaos of the day can make it hard to shut off your brain and fall asleep. Here's how to create a relaxing environment before bedtime to help you quiet the chatter and feel ready for sleep.

Buckley says she for the "shadowy bits" of her characters. John Powers reviews the Japanese film Kokuho. Documentarian Morgan Neville chronicles Paul McCartney's transformation in Man on the Run.

Trump warned Saturday that Iran would soon "be hit very hard," adding that the U.S. may expand its target list to "new areas and groups of people."

President Masoud Pezeshkian said Saturday that a demand by the U.S. for an unconditional surrender is a "dream that they should take to their grave." He also apologized for Iran's attacks on regional countries.

A relatively new and controversial therapeutic approach for people with gender dysphoria is being recommended by the Trump administration. It sounds reasonable enough on paper. But is Gender Exploratory Therapy just a rebrand of conversion therapy?