NPR's staff traveled a lot in 2025. From a Mardi Gras workshop to a festival celebrating the mythical Mothman, here are some places and events we thought you might want to check out, too.

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A remarkable engineering achievement that delivers a premium phone and tablet in one beautifully-made, pocketable device.

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