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TONYA MOSLEY, HOST: This is FRESH AIR. I’m Tonya Mosley. We’ve all had them – those unsettling dreams that jolt us out of sleep. Maybe you’re back in high school, unprepared for a final exam or searching desperately for something that you’ve lost. Strange, vivid scenarios that feel real in the moment and leave us rattled when we wake up. My colleagues here at FRESH AIR are no exception. Here’s what keeps some of them up at night.TERRY GROSS, BYLINE: I’m driving a convertible, and suddenly I’m thrown through the roof of the car into the sky, and I’m flying,…

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Derrick Henry has a chance to do something pretty incredible during the Ravens’ Week 12 matchup with the New York Jets. Henry, who is currently 15th all-time in career rushing yards, has a chance to pass four Hall of Famers on the all-time list during Sunday’s game. Among those Hall of Famers is Jim Brown, who many consider to be the greatest running back in league history. Henry also has a chance to pass fellow gold jacket recipients Marcus Allen, Edgerrin James and Marshall Faulk on the all-time list. Earlier this season, Henry recently became only the 17th player of the 12,000-yard…

Sign Up For Goods 🛍️ Product news, reviews, and must-have deals. The turkey hasn’t even hit the table yet, but Amazon’s Black Friday Week sale is already in full swing. There are literally thousands of products on sale right now, which can make it seem impossible to sift through. Luckily, it’s our job to sit around trying to find the best possible bargains. We’ll be updating this post throughout the week with the best overall Amazon deals, so keep checking back until you’ve spent all of your holiday budget. Editor’s picks: Standout Amazon Black Friday tech deals Beats Studio Pro…

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In this frame from video provided by Catherine Ellis, flames engulf pavilions at the COP30 U.N. Climate Summit on Thursday in Belem, Brazil. Catherine Ellis/AP hide caption toggle caption Catherine Ellis/AP BELEM, Brazil — A fire briefly spread through pavilions being used for U.N. climate talks in Brazil and prompted evacuations Thursday on the next-to-last day of the conference, and officials said 13 people were treated for smoke inhalation. Organizers said the fire was controlled in about six minutes. Fire officials ordered the evacuation of the entire site for the conference, known as COP30, and it wasn’t clear when the…

Nick MarshBusiness reporter, SingaporeGetty ImagesThe growth of artificial intelligence (AI) may eventually lead to fewer entry-level graduates being hired, the boss of accountancy giant PwC has told the BBC.However, global chairman Mohamed Kande said AI was not behind recent job cuts at the firm, adding that the company actually needed to hire hundreds of new AI engineers but was struggling to find them.But some observers say the technology itself threatens thousands of junior jobs across the professional services industry.Speaking on the sidelines of a business summit in Singapore, Mr Kande also said big changes in the global economy, such as…

Corporate AI slop feels inescapable in 2025. From website banner ads to outdoor billboards, images generated by businesses using AI tools surround me. Hell, even the bar down the street posts happy hour flyers with that distinctly hazy, amber glow of some AI graphics.On Thursday, Google launched Nano Banana Pro, the company’s latest image-generating model. Many of the updates in this release are targeted at corporate adoption, from putting Nano Banana Pro in Google Slides for business presentations to integrating the new model with Google Ads for advertisers globally.This “Pro” release is an iteration on its Nano Banana model that…

Record numbers of overseas-trained doctors are quitting the UK, leaving the NHS at risk of huge gaps in its workforce, with hostility towards migrants blamed for the exodus.In all, 4,880 doctors who qualified in another country left the UK during 2024 – a rise of 26% on the 3,869 who did so the year before – figures from the General Medical Council reveal.Graph showing number of doctors leaving the UK over a decade.NHS leaders, senior doctors and the GMC warned that the increased denigration of and abuse directed at migrants in the UK was a significant reason for the rise…

Ariana Grande has tested positive for Covid amid the whirlwind press tour for Wicked: For Good, precluding some promotional appearances in New York.The Grammy award winner and Oscar nominee posted an Instagram story on Thursday captioned “moments before Covid” along with a photo from her appearance on The Tonight Show With Jimmy Fallon from earlier this week. Grande, who plays Galinda/Glinda in the second part of Jon M Chu’s film adaptation of the hit Broadway musical, will reportedly miss a few upcoming press appearances, including a slot on The Kelly Clarkson Show.Both Grande and Cynthia Erivo tested positive for Covid…