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It’s been one year since a devastating tornado destroyed multiple neighborhoods in London, Kentucky, killing 17 people in Laurel County. Residents are still working to rebuild their homes, many with future disasters in mind.
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As warmer weather brings tick season back to the commonwealth, most of the U.S. is experiencing the highest rates of tick-related ER visits in nearly a decade. -
The city council for Cave City has voted 4-1 to approve a one-year moratorium on data center applications. There are currently no specific data center projects proposed in Cave City, but local leaders say they’ve been approached by developers. -
A former data center executive says Kentucky needs a moratorium on the industry until state regulations are in place. Erin Petrey, who is also a Democratic candidate for Congress in central Kentucky, is leading efforts to get legislation filed for the 2027 General Assembly. -
After decades of conducting orchestras in Europe, Joseph Trafton Jr. is returning to his roots in Bowling Green as the new head of Orchestra Kentucky and the Ramsey Theatre Company. -
Three Gatton students who took Russian language courses spoke to WKU Public Radio about the impact the classes had on them and their experiences competing in–and winning–multiple national language competitions. They say they're disappointed the classes are being discontinued.
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Brendan Smialowski/AFP via Getty ImagesPresident Trump says that a deal with Iran to end the war is largely negotiated. And, Pope Leo XIV weighed in today on the rise of AI during his first encyclical. -
AFP via Getty ImagesPresident Trump's latest demand has tempered expectations for an imminent deal to end the war with Iran. Meanwhile, an Iranian delegation arrived in Doha on Monday for more talks. -
Aline Deschamps for NPRIn the male-dominated world of Palestinian refugee camps in Lebanon, a martial arts teacher offers women a way to empowerment. -
Alessandra Tarantino/AP"Magnifica Humanitas" tackles the social, economic and political challenges associated with artificial intelligence. -
Navied Mahdavian for NPRSo you've got a baby in your life. How do you talk to them, exactly? In this comic, experts explain why conversing with your baby is important — and share ways to help them develop their language skills. -
Pingnan Lu for NPRThe California State University system offers an early look at what happens when an administration commits to a technology that its own community isn't convinced will improve education.
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