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These Memphis icons bolster Black radio – and their communitiesIn an era when TikTok and podcasts reign, what role do radio icons from the Black community play? Leaders in Memphis, Tennessee, offer an example of how true legacy media survives and thrives.
FocusMassachusetts towns ban nicotine for a generation. Public health win or overreach?Who is responsible for the health of young people? Tobacco bans in Massachusetts towns have residents weighing public health concerns against individual freedoms and considering what it means to have a “nicotine-free generation.”
How a California neighborhood’s holiday lights bring a community togetherHomeowner light displays draw California crowds – and create Christmas traditions that brighten dark December nights.
Elon Musk now calls himself a ‘cultural Christian.’ What does that mean?Some famous atheists have now adopted the term “cultural Christian” to describe themselves. What does it mean, and how is that playing out in an increasingly secular America?
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First LookUnitedHealthcare tragedy sparks conversations about insurance reformThe fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare's CEO has sparked a wave of frustration over the insurance industry. Patients are sharing personal stories, with many hoping the amplified voices lead to change in an industry often criticized for prioritizing profits over people.
Storytelling bears. Wary parents. AI toys step cautiously toward Christmas.Toys that incorporate artificial intelligence can help children learn. But researchers say that good human relationships may still teach best.
The pandemic roar subsided, but mask wars rumble onSome states are passing antimask laws, citing public safety concerns. Critics see a threat to privacy and to the ability to protest anonymously.
Millions in rural America lack reliable internet. How Massachusetts towns got online.Millions of Americans in rural areas lack access to fast, reliable broadband internet. It's an equity problem that communities are starting to solve.
‘Elderly’ or ‘older’? Advocates and a dictionary address language on aging.Experts on aging want to change how we talk about people who are growing older. They’ve gotten the Oxford English Dictionary to agree.
Cover StoryWomen in construction find solidarity as ‘sisters in the brotherhood’As more women enter skilled construction trades, they are laying a foundation to succeed in a rough-and-tumble world of labor union brotherhoods.
‘Circling the drain.’ How one Georgia veteran fought off homelessness.As the U.S. struggles with housing shortages, veterans are seeing a drop in homelessness. The story of Thomas Hilado shows how a “One Team” Veterans Affairs program is supporting progress.
Who’s the real loser in the 2024 election? Mainstream media.Presidential campaigns no longer hunt for blocs of persuadable voters through mainstream media, but turn to podcasters and influencers.
How Harris and Trump both put family issues front and center, from IVF to schoolsFrom IVF and child tax credits to schools and paid family leave, Harris and Trump tout how they would mold and fund the American family.
Focus‘Salaam. Shalom. Peace.’ How US interfaith groups work for peace in a time of war.At a time when many people default to demonizing those who believe differently than they do, U.S. interfaith groups are working to acknowledge shared humanity and ask, What can we learn from one another?
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