Smashing the Stigma: A look at eating disorders on college campuses Feature story about eating disorders on college campuses. WEKU · Apr 1, 2024
Kentucky lawmakers opt to establish a localized state supported road plan Kentucky House and Senate members have put their stamp of approval on more than $12 billion, most of it going to highway and bridge work. A brand-new initiative focuses on local roads. WEKU · Apr 1, 2024
Flood damaged communities in eastern Kentucky can apply for more relief dollars The Department for Local Government is taking applications for funding from Kentucky’s 2022 Disaster Recovery Program. WEKU · Apr 1, 2024
As Michigan legalizes surrogacy, here's how families found ways around the ban Michigan was the last state to criminally ban using a paid surrogate to have a child. Now that will change under a law signed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on Monday. WEKU · Apr 1, 2024
Dystopias are so 2020. Meet the new protopias that show a hopeful future A Brief History of the Future, on PBS, is an example of a "protopian" show from a new production studio helmed by Kathryn Murdoch. She believes we need more hopeful stories abut the future. WEKU · Apr 1, 2024
5 tips for not getting tricked online this April Fools' Day — and beyond It's always smart to keep your guard up online, especially on April Fools' Day. Experts in misinformation and news literacy offer steps you can take to avoid getting fooled, and not just on Monday. WEKU · Apr 1, 2024
ACA health insurance plans are being switched without enrollees' OK Rogue insurance agents access consumer information on the Affordable Care Act federal marketplace and make the changes. Policyholders can lose their doctors and end up owing back taxes. WEKU · Apr 1, 2024
Johannesburg's water crisis is the latest blow to South Africa's 'world-class city' It bills itself as a "world-class African city" but these days residents say it's anything but — with the collapse of the water system and frequent power outages. WEKU · Apr 1, 2024
A conservative Oregon county attempts criminal prosecution of a federal employee A U.S. Forest Service burn boss was due in court on charges stemming from a controlled burn that spread onto private land in 2022. His attorneys are trying to move the case to federal court. WEKU · Apr 1, 2024
How anti-vaccine activists and the far right are trying to build a parallel economy Due to fears of "cancellation," alternative technology and financial platforms are being built for the so-called freedom economy by figures on the far right, including those with antisemitic beliefs. WEKU · Apr 1, 2024
Biden is using his cash advantage to address vulnerabilities against Trump The Biden campaign is running ads in states expected to be competitive this election, targeting Black and Latino voters in particular. WEKU · Apr 1, 2024
Half a million California workers will get $20 minimum wage, starting today It's a big win for cooks, cashiers and other fast-food employees, among the least paid in the workforce. Restaurant owners and franchisees warn of higher prices and cuts to workers' hours. WEKU · Apr 1, 2024
Lead in the drinking water is still a problem in the U.S. — especially in Chicago The Windy City has the most lead pipes of any U.S. city. A study estimates that more than two-thirds of children there are exposed to lead in their home tap water. WEKU · Apr 1, 2024
Israelis stage largest protest since war began to increase pressure on Netanyahu Tens of thousands of Israelis thronged central Jerusalem on Sunday in the largest anti-government protest since the country went to war in October. WEKU · Apr 1, 2024
WEKU · Apr 1, 2024 In a setback to Turkey's Erdogan, opposition makes huge gains in local election Turkey's main opposition party retained its control over key cities and made huge gains elsewhere in Sunday's local elections, in a major upset to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
WEKU · Apr 1, 2024 Kia recalls over 427,000 Telluride SUVs because they might roll away while parked According to documents published by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the intermediate shaft and right front driveshaft of certain 2020-2024 Tellurides may not be fully engaged.
WEKU · Mar 31, 2024 Basketball superstars Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese meet again on Monday Monday's game won't end with a championship ring, but the stakes are still high. The matchup between two of college basketball's biggest stars will determine who will advance to the Final Four.
WEKU · Mar 31, 2024 'No timeline' to recover 4 bodies after Baltimore bridge collapse, as cleanup begins Maryland Gov. Wes Moore called the recovery operation "complex" after a ship smashed into the Francis Scott Key Bridge. Officials have not given estimates on when the river will reopen to traffic.
WEKU · Mar 31, 2024 Vape product inventories at Kentucky retailers could look different in the years ahead The sale of vape products across the Commonwealth is expected to undergo some change. It comes with the passage late last week of House Bill 11 in Frankfort.
WEKU · Mar 31, 2024 A person in Texas caught bird flu after exposure to cows that were thought to be ill Livestock in Texas, Kansas and Michigan are confirmed to have the virus, and herds in New Mexico and Idaho have also tested positive. Officials confirmed that one person in Texas also had bird flu.
WEKU · Mar 31, 2024 'SNL' sends up the NPR Tiny Desk with an intern who pleads, 'keep the ruckus down' Saturday Night Live poked fun at NPR's Tiny Desk this weekend, with Bowen Yang playing the part of an aggravated intern who just wants the band to keep it down so he can get back to work.
WEKU · Mar 31, 2024 A Florida activist creates safe spaces as laws and rhetoric turn against trans rights In founding Capital Tea, Janel Diaz sought to provide the kind of services that she had needed after her transition.
WEKU · Mar 31, 2024 Las Vegas' famed Tropicana resort will close this week to make way for a new ballpark When the Tropicana opened in 1957, it was the "Tiffany of the Strip," complete with showgirl revues, mob deals and James Bond. It will be demolished in October to build a new home for the Oakland A's.
WEKU · Mar 31, 2024 Pope Francis appeals for peace in Gaza and Ukraine at Easter Mass Pope Francis overcame concerns about his health to preside over Easter Sunday Mass, leading tens of thousands of people in a flower-decked St. Peter's Square.
WEKU · Mar 31, 2024 Former U.S. Rep. William Delahunt of Massachusetts has died at age 82 Longtime U.S. Rep. William D. Delahunt of Massachusetts, a Democratic stalwart, has died following a long-term illness, his family announced.