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For years, artificial intelligence was a disruption on the horizon. In 2025 it arrived in tangible ways, big and small. Here ...

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From a song by a certified superstar that came out in the very first week of January to breakthroughs from lesser-known indie acts, here are selections from NPR Music's list of the best songs of 2025.

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Every Thursday, the Paste staff and contributors will choose their five favorite songs of the week, awarding one entry a ...