Unwanted guns become tools and jewelry
A group in North Carolina helps people turn unwanted guns into tools and jewelry. For some, it’s a healing process.
A 15-year-old shoplifter changed his course when another teen whispered a message
As a teenager, Everett Miller went through a rough time and started shoplifting. He recalls how a girl’s whispered message kept him from making a terrible mistake.
The 11 most challenged books of 2025, according to the American Library Association
The ALA says 4,235 titles were challenged at U.S. libraries — the second-highest year on record. Forty percent of the challenged works involved LGBTQ+ subjects or the experiences of people of color.
Malala Yousafzai on life before and after being shot by a Taliban gunman
As a teen, Yousafzai risked her life speaking out against the Taliban. “At the time, what scared me more was a life without an education as a girl,” the Nobel-winner told Terry Gross at a live event.
Tallulah Bankhead: The Flamboyant Legend of Broadway
Tallulah Bankhead (1902–1968) was a legendary American actress known as much for her gravelly voice and sharp wit as for her powerhouse performances on stage and screen.
Born into a prominent political family in Alabama, Bankhead defied social norms to pursue a career in acting, eventually becoming a sensation on Broadway and in London’s West End. She is best remembered for her iconic role in Alfred Hitchcock’s film Lifeboat (1944) and her acclaimed stage performance in The Little Foxes.
Beyond her talent, Bankhead was a true free spirit who lived life on her own terms, famous for her flamboyant personality and her tendency to call everyone “dahling” because, as she admitted, she was terrible at remembering names. These striking portraits capture the magnetic charm and fearless personality of Tallulah Bankhead, one of the most outrageous and unforgettable stars of her generation.
