What does it mean to be ‘woke’? | The Ethical Life podcast
🎧 The hosts discuss how this movement has affected society and how our focus on the culture wars often drowns out more important issues facing Americans.
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Dangerous storms, tornadoes may target Midwest, South in coming days
Meteorologists are warning of a series of severe storms that could rip across America's Midwest and South over the next couple of weeks, with the first and perhaps most dangerous outbreak forecast to strike Friday.
6 Things to know before booking a pet-friendly hotel
Pet parents increasingly want to take their furry family members with them wherever they can. This has led to an uptick in pet travel, whether around town, on business, or across the country. In response to this demand, more hotels are taking steps to accommodate four-legged guests.
Apple rolls out buy now, pay later service: What to know
Here's what you need to know about Apple's "buy now, pay later" service.
New Ferrari-style hovercraft can 'fly' over land and sea
Though hovercrafts have been around for a minute, this new Ferrari-style hovercraft is the latest and greatest in its electric-motor vehicle field.
Mass shootings seldom shift partisan policies despite outcry
Sorrow and sympathy are widespread after mass shootings. But what comes next from policymakers is likely to depend on which political party is in charge of a state.
Dolly Parton and Garth Brooks to host ACM Awards in May
Dolly Parton will return for a second consecutive year as host of the Academy of Country Music Awards but this year she's bringing a new plus-one to help — Garth Brooks.
Ukraine's Zelenskyy: Any Russian victory could be perilous; Israeli PM, Biden exchange frosty words over legal overhaul | Hot Off The Wire, March 29, 2023
Get the latest on the Ukraine and Russia, the Nashville school shooting, Israel's rejection of 'pressure' from the White House and more in the latest Hot of the Wire.
This meatball was made in a lab and grown from the DNA of the long-extinct mammoth
Its creators say the mammoth meatball is meant to fire up public debate about cultivated meat. Livestock doesn’t need to be killed to produce it.
Why the religious fast for Ramadan, Lent and other holy days
Fasting across religions is practiced for a wide range of reasons that include spiritual purification and self-discipline. Here is a quick look at fasting as an act of faith.
'The Young and the Restless' is celebrating 50 years of drama. Here's a look at its legacy
"The Young and the Restless" celebrates its 50th anniversary this month as the No. 1 daytime drama for 35 consecutive years, with fans growing up alongside the actors.
COVID is still out there. Here's what to do if you get it now
Here are the latest protocols for what you should do if you test positive for COVID in 2023.
How doing the bare minimum with debt is costing you
When you’re carrying a credit card balance, paying at least the minimum due each month is certainly a start. If those payments aren’t making your overall budget feel squeezed, you have all the more reason to put payments on autopilot and not think about the total cost of your debt.
Silverback gorilla Jontu receives warm welcome at Chicago zoo
Since his arrival in Chicago, the silverback gorilla has been behind the scenes getting acclimated to his new surroundings.
Push in states for $20 minimum wage as inflation persists
Inflation has meant that something that cost $15 in 2012 — when labor activists adopted the "Fight for $15" slogan in a push for wage hikes — would probably cost almost $20 today.
Feel the Force: Mark Hamill carries 'Star Wars' voice to Ukraine
"Attention. Air raid alert," the voice says with a Jedi knight's gravitas. A downloadable app that has been voiced by “Star Wars” actor Mark Hamill is triggered when air raid alarms sound in Ukraine.
Nashville shooter was ex-student with detailed plan to kill; Lamar Jackson says he has requested trade from Ravens | Hot Off The Wire, March 28, 2023
Get the latest on the Nashville school shooting, protests in France and NFL and WNCAA basketball news.
How to use a tax refund to fight inflation
If inflation has eaten away at your budget the way waves erode a beach, then your tax refund might just provide a much-needed protective barrier.
Weather history: The first woman to issue a severe thunderstorm watch | Across the Sky podcast
Liz Leitman made history in February when she became the first woman to issue either a severe thunderstorm or tornado watch.
This week's new releases: 'Rye Lane,' 'Tetris,' 'Riverdale' and Chlöe
Also being released this week: A docuseries on Fuse tackles issues surrounding women in sports, and the Apple TV+ series "The Big Door Prize" explores what happens when people's true purpose in life is revealed.
