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Each week, the guests and hosts on NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour share what's bringing them joy. This week: Midwest Modern Twitter account, Unclear and Present Danger podcast, Gemini Rights and more.

The woman next to me, who described herself as knowing "zero" about the economy, asked whether I thought the Federal Reserve would continue raising interest rates. I felt an acute sense of dread.

In 2016, a former Disney animator gave his followers a challenge: draw a mermaid every day for the month of May. Today, prompts motivate people to make pieces of mermaid art.

A jury on Thursday convicted former Theranos executive Ramesh “Sunny” Balwani of collaborating with disgraced Theranos CEO Elizabeth Holmes in a massive fraud involving the blood-testing company that once enthralled Silicon Valley.

The Yiddish Arts and Academics Association of North America (YAAANA) is happy to announce their new Yiddish classes and activities for beginners, intermediate, and advanced levels. The courses will take place from Thursday, January 2 through Thursday, March 10. Click here to see full schedule for each level. A short description for each level: • Beginners: Range from courses teaching the Yiddish alef beys to the first steps in reading and conversing with others in Yiddish. • Intermediate: These courses are for those with a good understanding of the basics who are ready to start delving further into the language. • Advanced: These courses are for those who are comfortable with the Yiddish language in general and are ready to spread their linguistic wings with the language. • All levels: These courses are designed for everyone interested in Yiddish language and culture, regardless of one’s proficiency or skills in the language. Register here today! Please choose the course level you feel more comfortable in. For more information, please visit yaaana.org/yiddish-classes or call (619) 719-1776.

Brazil's President-elect Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva is heading to the COP27 summit this week, to reassure the world that Amazon rainforest is in safe hands.

Following the death of Robbie Coltrane on Friday, his colleagues and fans shared remembrances of his larger-than-life character Hagrid in the Harry Potter film series.

The California Center for the Arts, Escondido Theatricals is proud to present its inaugural concert production in the Center Theater! This rock-concert staging, featuring an incredible cast of 19 in beautifully vibrant costumes, backed by a 15-piece band on stage, and scenic projections, tell the story about the trials and triumphs of Joseph, Israel’s favorite son through the original musical’s unforgettable songs including “Those Canaan Days,” “Any Dream Will Do” and “Close Every Door To Me.” Date | From Friday, November 5 through Sunday, November 7 at 7:30 p.m. Location | California Center for the Arts, Escondido Get tickets here! Mezzanine seating: $35 - $55 Orchestra seating: $55 - $60 For more information, please visit the CCAE website or call (760) 839-4138.

9/11 began a 20 year war that cost the lives of thousands of American service members, many who were stationed locally. A new book pays tribute to some of those heroes: Camp Pendleton Marines.

More than 150 people were killed after a crowd pushed forward in a narrow alley during Halloween celebrations in Seoul. Many of the dead are teenagers.