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New releases in rap, hip-hop and indie rock, with a selection of live tracks from 105 Live showcases at The Bottleneck. Music from Yae, Kat King, Draper Family Band, Page 7, The Yards and more!
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The University of Kansas and the city of Lawrence are pitching the Rock Chalk Park sports complex as the perfect training ground for teams in next year's World Cup.
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President Donald Trump’s "Big, Beautiful Bill" shifts more Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program costs to states. Lawmakers and officials in support of the new measure say it will cut down on waste and fraud, but food advocates warn it could mean fewer people receiving the benefit.
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Renowned journalist Bill Moyers passed away recently at the age of 91. In this special encore broadcast, we revisit his remarks from the 2016 Bennett Forum on the Presidency, sponsored by the Truman Library Institute. Moyers was joined at this event by presidential historian Doris Kearns Goodwin.
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Ever wonder what the Plains Indians used for food? If you answered bison or buffalo, you are partially correct. There's no denying the importance of bison in the diet of Plains Indians but wild plants also complimented their diet. A KU professor's book explores the prairie turnips, chokecherries and other wild foods that can still be found and eaten today.
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High schools in Kansas are graduating a higher percentage of students than ever before. But some people worry that the growth of credit recovery could be lowering standards and allowing students to get a diploma without the skills they need.
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The mission of Emporia Spanish Speakers is to empower and support the Spanish-speaking community in Emporia through education, advocacy, and connection. By providing resources, language support, and cultural programming, the organization seeks to bridge gaps, foster inclusivity, and promote understanding within the broader community.
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The teams have already had one year to negotiate with Kansas officials. But supporters say the deals are complicated — and are frustrated by delays.
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Hydropower accounts for nearly 30% of utility-scale renewable energy in the U.S., but federal hurdles may prevent older hydroelectric plants from staying online and new projects from getting off the ground.
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This week's Retro Cocktail Hour plays the new exotic sounds of Mr. Moai and the Tiki Heads and the Whatitdo Archive Group, plus mondo movie music by Marcello Giombini, the Watusi Trumpets of Claus Ogerman and Michael Giacchino's Exotic Themes for the Silver Screen.
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Guitar Elation features two of KC's finest guitar pickers, Danny Embrey and Brian Baggett. This week on Live at Green Lady Lounge, Guitar Elation plays an hour of all-original tunes including "Refried Peas" and "Defunct".
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For the Fourth of July, Film Music Friday celebrates the music of patriotic films, including Captain America, Air Force One, Patton, Independence Day and more.
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Indian investigators determined the Boeing 787 Dreamliner was properly configured and lifted off normally. But three seconds after takeoff, the engines' fuel switches were cut off.
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Anisimova was a teenage tennis prodigy. But by 2023, tournaments had become "unbearable" for her mental health, and she stepped away. Now, she is a win away from her first Grand Slam title.
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A federal appeals court has canceled plea deals with three men accused of orchestrating the 9/11 attacks, deepening the legal morass surrounding the long-stalled case.
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Gen Z is in a sex recession. Not because they're less horny, but because they're more afraid.
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Nigeria's government is pushing back against U.S. efforts to send the country migrants and foreign prisoners, with Nigerian Foreign Minister Yusuf Tuggar quoting Public Enemy to drive home his point.
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