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The New York-based string quartet's new album Rhythm Nation teems with beats ranging from West Africa and Venezuela to jazz standards and Janet Jackson.
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A new report shows that Tennessee’s lottery revenue proceeds are shrinking, putting the state’s scholarship programs – which depend on these funds – at risk.
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Under a state program, some Kentucky commercial fishermen are using “experimental” tools and methods to capture thousands of pounds of Asian Carp at a time. One western Kentucky fishing crew is seeing results.
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Residents across Kentucky, Tennessee and West Virginia have packed public meetings in recent months to speak out against data centers, with a recurring concern being how they could affect the cost of electricity.
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For nearly 30 years, the property where Lincoln High School once stood was an empty field. But on Friday, dozens gathered for the unveiling of a new Kentucky Historical Society marker recognizing the school that – despite the intent of segregation – helped students to make the most of their educational opportunities.
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Nashville businessman Darden Copeland has won the Democratic primary for Tennessee’s new 7th Congressional District — nearly a year after losing to state Rep. Aftyn Behn, D-Nashville, in a special congressional primary for the seat.
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Incumbent Congressman Andy Ogles has lost the GOP primary to Charlie Hatcher, despite the backing of President Donald Trump.
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Dr. Raj Panjabi founded Last Mile Health to bring healthcare to people living in remote areas. The group is the 2026 recipient of the Conrad N. Hilton Humanitarian Prize.
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After President Trump took office, Andrew Tate proclaimed, "The Tates will be free." A year later, Tate is being held in federal prison after he was arrested following a U.K. extradition request.
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The exercise can help you identify what's wasting your time — and make room for what matters, says psychotherapist Niro Feliciano. Take a moment to try it. You might be surprised with what you find.
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Shoppers' changing habits are fueling a major shift in what types of businesses are occupying storefronts.
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Federal efforts to revive uranium mining in the West and decrease reliance on Russian uranium raise concerns about drinking water for tribal communities reckoning with the industry's deadly legacy.