In the last few months, bands including Hotline TNT and King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard have pulled music from Spotify in a new wave of artist-led protests against the platform.
Tick-borne meat allergies on the rise and impacting a wildlife rehab in Bowling Green
An estimated 400,000 people have been impacted by Alpha-Gal syndrome across the U.S.
Kentucky’s first medical cannabis dispensary is coming to Beaver Dam, but supply chain issues remain
A rural town Western Kentucky will be home to the state’s first medical cannabis dispensary. While more than 11,000 patients are certified to purchase the product, supply chain issues make it uncertain when medical marijuana will land on dispensary shelves.
Songs of Love writes personalized music for kids — but can AI carry the tune?
For nearly 30 years, the nonprofit Songs of Love Foundation has created custom songs for kids with terminal illnesses. Now it has harnessed AI to expand its services to older adults with memory loss.
How bipartisan support for public media unraveled in the Trump era
Lawmakers on Capitol Hill have passed legislation on a narrow, party-line basis to eliminate all federal funding for public broadcasting for the next two years. That’s $1.1 billion previously approved by the Republican-led Congress and President Trump.
Senate approves cuts to NPR, PBS and foreign aid programs
The Senate has approved the Trump administration’s $9 billion rescission package aimed at clawing back money already allocated for public radio and television — a major step toward winding down nearly six decades of federal funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.
From deportations to health care, state lawmakers are key for much of Trump’s domestic agenda
Federal power only goes so far. State governors and legislatures have wide authority over local law enforcement, schools, health and how cities and counties handle immigration.
Southern women are shaping the sound of hip-hop’s future
In 2024, GloRilla, Latto and Doechii all delivered landmark rap albums. Not just because they had the best bars, but because each trusted themself enough to make an artistic and commercial leap.
100-plus cities in the U.S. banned homeless camping this year. But will it work?
The burst of new laws follows a landmark Supreme Court ruling and reflects public frustration with record-high homelessness. But advocates say fines and jail time will only make the problem worse.
Jimmy Carter’s relationship with Habitat for Humanity
President Jimmy Carter was involved in many things after he left the White House. One of the most prominent was Habitat for Humanity. He left a legacy of volunteering and trying to help those in need.
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