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NBA players and coaches arrested in gambling scheme
23 October 2025

NBA players and coaches arrested in gambling scheme

The FBI announced the arrests of NBA players, coaches and others.
How one group helps younger and older adults build intergenerational friendships
23 October 2025

How one group helps younger and older adults build intergenerational friendships

The nonprofit combats social isolation and brings more attention to aging issues.
Harper Lee's 'The Land of Sweet Forever' showcases previously unpublished works
23 October 2025

Harper Lee's 'The Land of Sweet Forever' showcases previously unpublished works

The previously unpublished eight short stories were written by Harper Lee in the decade before she wrote "To Kill a Mockingbird."
Trump administration announces new sanctions against Russia's oil industry
23 October 2025

Trump administration announces new sanctions against Russia's oil industry

The sanctions are an effort to pressure Russia to end the war in Ukraine.
Head Start teacher on working without pay during the government shutdown
23 October 2025

Head Start teacher on working without pay during the government shutdown

Some Head Start educators are already working without pay in Tallahassee, Florida, and have let families know they may close their centers after this week.
How the podcast landscape is changing
23 October 2025

How the podcast landscape is changing

More and more podcasts are including video versions. And there are fewer audio-rich narrative podcasts out there.
Jackbox creative director on party game’s roots in Chicago’s Second City improv comedy
23 October 2025

Jackbox creative director on party game’s roots in Chicago’s Second City improv comedy

Second City veterans built Jackbox Games, a video game series that just came out with its latest party game.
Jeremy Swift on his villain era in 'Grow,' a movie about growing giant pumpkin
23 October 2025

Jeremy Swift on his villain era in 'Grow,' a movie about growing giant pumpkin

Going through a tough time? Scream about it
23 October 2025

Going through a tough time? Scream about it

Everyone has something to scream about.
After years of war, Gaza faces environmental devastation
23 October 2025

After years of war, Gaza faces environmental devastation

A new report details the Palestinian territory's environmental crisis and outlines a path forward.