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thecurrent.org > feature > 03/19/2026 > coffee-break-lets-laugh

Coffee Break: Let's Laugh

16+ hour, 57+ min ago  (154+ words) by Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala Every now and again, you need a good laugh. Luckily, Thursday is National Let's Laugh Day! The day serves as a reminder to let loose a little bit and not to take things so…...

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thecurrent.org > feature > 03/18/2026 > coffee-break-90s-nostalgia

Coffee Break: 90s Nostalgia

1+ day, 16+ hour ago  (190+ words) by Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala If you've been on social media lately, there is a good chance you've seen the trend where people look back to what they were like in the 90s. This extends from celebrities to those who…...

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thecurrent.org > feature > 02/10/2026 > coffee-break-seattle

Coffee Break: Seattle

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (191+ words) by Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala Seattle was victorious during the big game last weekend, and it's time to celebrate the winning team! Not only is the city now the reigning champs in football, but Seattle also has a rich…...

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thecurrent.org > feature > 02/09/2026 > coffee-break-teamwork

Coffee Break: Teamwork

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (139+ words) by Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala Teamwork makes the dream work, and that is 1000% true when it comes to public media and you. Listener support helps power this public service, and you are an essential part of the team. Monday…...

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thecurrent.org > feature > 02/05/2026 > coffee-break-optimists

Coffee Break: Optimists

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (150+ words) by Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala If you're a person who always sees the glass as half full, then consider today your holiday. Optimist Day is celebrated on the first Thursday in February. The holiday was created by the Optimist…...

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thecurrent.org > feature > 01/27/2026 > coffee-break-hot-tea

Coffee Break: Hot Tea

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (201+ words) by Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala Cold weather is often accompanied by a soothing cup of tea, so it only makes sense that Hot Tea Month is celebrated in January. As the first month of the year comes to a…...

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thecurrent.org > feature > 09/16/2025 > coffee-break-twist-on-tradition

Coffee Break: Twist on Tradition

6+ mon, 3+ day ago  (195+ words) by Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala Many artists have taken a traditional folk or blues song and made it their own. Sometimes it happens with a cover, and sometimes it can be part of a song that is incorporated into…...

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thecurrent.org > feature > 08/15/2025 > coffee-break-relax

Coffee Break: Relax

7+ mon, 4+ day ago  (142+ words) by Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala There might be no better way to go into the weekend than relaxed, refreshed, and rejuvenated. Luckily, Friday is the perfect time to do that because it's National Relaxation Day! The day is a…...

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thecurrent.org > feature > 08/14/2025 > coffee-break-the-latest-craze

Coffee Break: The Latest Craze

7+ mon, 5+ day ago  (209+ words) by Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala Now and then, something will become so popular that it becomes a focus in pop culture. Enter the Labubu. The small, monster-like dolls can stand alone or be affixed to a bag or backpack,…...

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thecurrent.org > feature > 07/10/2025 > coffee-break-questions

Coffee Break: Questions

8+ mon, 1+ week ago  (151+ words) by Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala Log in to share your opinion with The Current and add it to your profile. Have you ever wondered how artists come up with song titles? Sometimes an artist might be thinking of a…...