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1. Opinion: The Pope wants priests to lighten up

   A reflection on the comedy stylings of Pope Francis, who is telling priests to lighten up and not be so dour.

2. The FDA restricts a psychoactive mushroom used in some edibles

   The Food and Drug Administration has told food manufacturers the psychoactive mushroom Amanita muscaria isn't authorized for food, including edibles, because it doesn't meet safety standards.

3. People power's unfinished work: Can Bangladesh be an exception?

   The Wilson Center's Michael Kugelman says that for many Bangladeshis, a successful youth-led mass movement has shattered a long malaise and kindled a newfound optimism about the country's future.

4. Latinos are the fastest-growing fanbase in the NFL. What's the league's playbook?

   The NFL is reaching more Latinos than ever. Here's how they've scored with a Spanish-speaking audience.

5. A pair of satellites will create artificial solar eclipses to study the sun

   Astronomers hope the Proba-3 mission will help them get a better view of the corona, the sun's outer atmosphere, which is even hotter than the sun's surface.

6. How AI deepfakes polluted elections in 2024

   The most visible use of AI in many countries was to create memes and content whose artificial origins weren't disguised. They were often openly shared by politicians and their supporters.

7. For Pagans, winter solstice is a time for reflection and celebration

   In the darkness of winter solstice, pagans celebrate Yule — welcoming longer days to come

8. The Fight for a Crucial City in Ukraine

   Ukrainian soldiers are struggling to stabilize defensive lines near the city of Pokrovsk, in the country's east, against Russia's much larger advancing army. We go to the front lines of Pokrovsk, to see how the fight is playing out.
   
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9. A year in radio: Some of the favorite stories from 2024

   Some of the All Things Considered staff whose voices you don't always hear on air share their favorite stories that aired on the show in 2024.

10. What happens if Congress doesn't fund the government?

    If lawmakers can't reach a deal to avoid a shutdown, many federal workers would be furloughed, while essential functions like Social Security payments would continue.