Oil and gas companies emit more climate-warming methane than EPA reports Oil and gas drillers are releasing more climate-warming methane than the government estimates, a new study shows. WEKU · Mar 13, 2024
9 energizing ideas that can put a spring in your step Boost confidence, joy and add movement to your life with these creative and science-backed actions. WEKU · Mar 13, 2024
The first Black pilot of a commercial airline has died at 89 David E. Harris became the first Black pilot to fly for a commercial airline when American Airlines hired him in 1964. Announcing Capt. Harris' death, American's CEO called him a "trailblazer." WEKU · Mar 13, 2024
Judge in Georgia election interference case quashes some charges against Trump The judge overseeing the Georgia racketeering case against Donald Trump and his allies has quashed a number of charges related to soliciting officials to violate their oaths of office. WEKU · Mar 13, 2024
In 'Unshrinking,' a writer discusses coming out as fat and pushing back against bias Kate Manne tried to shrink her body for years before embracing her size as part of a "natural, normal human variation." She says the fight against fat phobia must start in the doctor's office. WEKU · Mar 13, 2024
68 orphans were evacuated from Gaza to the West Bank, enraging Israel's far right The children were moved out of Rafah by the charity SOS Children's Villages International with the help of the German government. But the transfer has sparked anger among some hardliners in Israel. WEKU · Mar 13, 2024
Congress mulls another TikTok ban; An aid ship heads to Gaza as hunger worsens The House will vote on a bill that would force TikTok to divest from its Chinese parent company or else face a ban from U.S. app stores. The first ship carrying food to Gaza is on its way from Cyprus. WEKU · Mar 13, 2024
Why the House voted to ban TikTok and what could come next The House voted overwhelmingly Wednesday to approve a bill that would force parent company ByteDance to sell TikTok or face a ban of the social media app on U.S. devices. WEKU · Mar 13, 2024
Celebration held for legendary KY folk artist Minnie Adkins as she turns 90 Legendary KY folk artist Minnie Adkins clocks 90 with big celebration in Morehead WEKU · Mar 13, 2024
Energy planning measure emerges from the Kentucky Senate The Kentucky Senate has approved legislation aimed at developing an energy plan for the Commonwealth. Proponents say it’s about electricity reliability. WEKU · Mar 13, 2024
A radical Mideast proposal: What if the U.S. recognized a Palestinian state now? The formula for resolving the Israeli-Palestinian conflict has long called for negotiating a Palestinian state. What if that were reversed and a state were declared first and then negotiated later? WEKU · Mar 13, 2024
Authors push back on the growing number of AI 'scam' books on Amazon Authors say that the proliferation of AI-generated books can lead customers into buying the wrong book on Amazon and that these books can harm authors' sales numbers and reputations. WEKU · Mar 13, 2024
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. wants to get on the ballot in all 50 states. It won't be easy To run for president as an independent candidate, conspiracy theorist Robert F. Kennedy Jr. needs to get on ballots, a complicated and expensive state-by-state undertaking. WEKU · Mar 13, 2024
C-e-a-s-e and desist: 'The New York Times' goes after Wordle spinoffs Hundreds of GitHub users were notified after the media outlet sent takedown notices to coders it believed violated its copyright on the game. WEKU · Mar 13, 2024
WEKU · Mar 13, 2024 Content creators blast a potential TikTok ban The House is gearing up for a Wednesday vote on legislation that could lead to a ban on one of the most widely used apps in the world, with an estimated 170 million users in the United States alone.
WEKU · Mar 13, 2024 Conservatives are warning about noncitizens voting. It's a myth with a long history The false notion that undocumented immigrants affect federal elections has a long history. But this year, due in part to rising migration at the U.S. southern border, the idea could have new potency.
WEKU · Mar 13, 2024 Everything you need to know about solar eclipse glasses before April 8 From why you need them to how to check if they're legit, here's a guide to eclipse glasses so you can view next month's rare total solar eclipse safely.
WEKU · Mar 13, 2024 This often-overlooked sea creature may be quietly protecting the planet's coral reefs The pickle-shaped bottom feeders may reduce the amount of microbes on the seafloor that could potentially sicken coral, scientists suggest
WEKU · Mar 13, 2024 The top strategist of late Russian opposition leader Navalny is attacked in Lithuania A Navalny spokesperson said the assailant smashed a window of Leonid Volkov's car, sprayed tear gas into his eyes and started hitting him with a hammer in Lithuania's capital.
WEKU · Mar 13, 2024 Pentagon to give Ukraine $300 million in weapons The Pentagon will rush about $300 million in weapons to Ukraine after finding some cost savings in its contracts, even though the military remains deeply overdrawn.
WEKU · Mar 13, 2024 Kentucky Senate panel votes to move the Fish and Wildlife Resources Department Reorganization bills are typically a part of any Kentucky legislative session. But one drawing emotional committee testimony involves moving the Fish and Wildlife Resources Department to the Department of Agriculture.
WEKU · Mar 12, 2024 NAACP urges Black athletes to avoid Florida public universities over anti-DEI policies The storied civil rights organization accused Gov. Ron DeSantis of having "waged war on Black America" by championing legislation to dismantle diversity and inclusion efforts at public schools.
WEKU · Mar 12, 2024 Trump and Biden clinch 2024 presidential nominations The general election rematch between former President Donald Trump and President Biden is now official. Both men have now secured the required delegates to be their respective party's nominee.
WEKU · Mar 12, 2024 Controversial influencer Andrew Tate will be extradited to U.K., after Romania trial The self-proclaimed misogynist — who faces several allegations of sexual assault in multiple jurisdictions — will be extradited to the U.K. after facing trial in Romania.
WEKU · Mar 12, 2024 Lexington City Council committee approves tree grant program Lexington City Council members got an update Tuesday on the city’s Lex Grow Trees program, which will begin accepting grant applications Friday. Up to $500,000 in grants will be available.