Andrew Limbong
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'Yu-Gi-Oh!' creator Kazuki Takahashi found dead
The comic artist was discovered off the coast of Nago, Okinawa, Japan, wearing snorkeling gear. First published in 1996, the series he created became a worldwide sensation.
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All Things Considered
R. Kelly is sentenced to 30 years in prison
The R&B star was convicted in New York last year of sexual exploitation of a child, bribery, sex trafficking and racketeering.
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Weekend Edition Saturday
These books take a deep dive into the context surrounding the Jan. 6 insurrection
Andrew Limbong, host of NPR's Book of the Day podcast, recommends key books to read on right wing extremism and former President Donald Trump's attempt to overturn the 2020 election results.
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TV and movie music supervisors are looking to unionize
Music supervisors help develop the emotion of a scene using songs. Now they want a union to represent them.
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The Depp verdict could bring a chilling effect for domestic abuse survivors
The weeks-long trial lasted over a month and was broadcast live for millions to watch. Some advocates say the verdict could give even more pause for domestic violence survivors looking to speak out.
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Kevin Spacey charged with sexual assault in Britain
The actor is facing four counts of sexual assault as well as one for "causing a person to engage in penetrative sexual activity without consent," according to prosecutors.
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All Things Considered
The Activision Blizzard union vote could signal a big change in the video game world
A small group of workers at the video game company Activision Blizzard won an election to form a union. It could signal a big change in an industry that has a bullying and harassment problem.
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In major video game company first, Activision Blizzard employees are joining a union
A subset of staff at the massive video game company Activision Blizzard voted to join the Communication Workers of America. The vote comes as Activision Blizzard is being purchased by Microsoft.
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Netflix alters corporate culture memo to stress the importance of artistic freedom
In a substantive edit to Netflix's public-facing statement on work culture, the company states that employees might have to work on titles they "perceive to be harmful."
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YouTuber and self-appointed relationship guru Kevin Samuels, dead at 56
Atlanta police confirmed that Samuels was found unresponsive on the floor of his apartment. Samuels was famous for his takes on dating and relationships.