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A Target customer looks at a display of board games while shopping at Target store in San Francisco, Calif. Inflation continues to ease, even if many people many not feel that way in their daily lives.

Inflation is easing, even if it may not feel that way

Annual inflation continued to ease, cooling to 6.5% in December, but prices are still climbing at a rapid rate, meaning people have to work longer and harder to keep the same standard of living.

Naomi Osaka, left, and Carlos Alcaraz react during their second-round matches on Thursday at the U.S. Open in Queens, New York.

Two of tennis' biggest names are knocked out of the U.S. Open in the 2nd round

The final Grand Slam of the year isn't lacking in drama. Third-ranked Carlos Alcaraz lost to no. 74 Botic van de Zandschulp in a stunning upset, while Naomi Osaka's comeback hopes were dashed.

Alison Roman stresses that preparing dinner for others doesn't have to be a piece of performance art.

With 'Nothing Fancy,' Alison Roman Aims To Rebrand Having People Over For Dinner

In her new cookbook, Nothing Fancy, Alison Roman is rebranding how we think of having people over for dinner. You don't have to prepare a picture perfect moment to share a good meal with friends.

This week, a grand jury indicted Enrique Tarrio, the leader of the far-right Proud Boys group, for seditious conspiracy. Here, Tarrio attends a rally in Portland, Ore., on Sept. 26, 2020.

Prosecutor: Proud Boys viewed themselves as 'Trump's army'

Closing arguments began Monday in the seditious conspiracy case accusing Miami's Proud Boys national chairman Enrique Tarrio of plotting to forcibly stop the transfer of power to President Joe Biden.

How California's 'Jungle Primary' System Works

The California primary is a free-for-all. Voters can pick any candidate, regardless of party, and the top two vote-getters will advance to the general election. NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with University of Southern California associate professor Christian Grose about the state's "jungle primary" system.

Black Hippy are (from left) Kendrick Lamar, Schoolboy Q, Jay Rock and Ab-Soul.

A New Hip-Hop Recipe With A Familiar Sound

Solo rappers might be the norm, but one Los Angeles management company is hitting with a group.

2. Week In Review

HOST ALEX CHADWICK AND DANIEL SCHORR, WEEKEND EDITION'S SENIOR NEWS ANALYST, TALK ABOUT THE TOP NEWS STORIES OF THE WEEK.

2. Week In Review