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An anonymous donor provided the initial funding for Pope Leo Village, which will be comprised of eight rehabilitated homes at 26th and Ash.
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Unexpected Blooms has been spreading recycled flowers — and joy — to senior care facilities for the past 10 years. Now, it's supporting the next generation of florists with a scholarship for local community college students. -
Some close watchers of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s budget aren’t thrilled with the Trump administration’s proposal — but they're hopeful some of the suggested cuts won’t make it in the final spending plans passed by Congress. -
This week on "The Range," a Valley Center girl raises money for other kids’ lunches. Also, bringing classical music to the masses. -
HB 2346 would have established the new grant program at the Kansas Department of Commerce to provide dollar-for-dollar matching grants to support sports tourism events. -
'The people of Kansas lost': Last-ditch attempt at property tax relief devolves into finger-pointingThe bill, which resembles a package Gov. Laura Kelly previously vetoed, effectively limits annual spending increases by local governments to 3% or the inflation rate, whichever is smaller.
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Nicole Tung/Fondation CarmignacA rare look at one of the world's most critical and understudied environmental crises. Southeast Asia produces more than half of the world's fish, yet its waters are among the most depleted and contested. -
Jay Paul/NPRWe remember Kevin Klose, former NPR president, who helped secure financial stability for the network while supporting and encouraging its journalism.
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Chinese car company NIO is putting up EV battery swapping stations all around the world. NPR took a ride in one car for the experience. -
Friends gathered at a weaver's studio in Massachusetts to help MaddyChristine Hope Brokopp make her casket. -
In the Venezuelan capital, Caracas, flocks of colorful macaws that once brightened city skies now face disappearing nest sites — and with them, a unique urban bond. -
Iran's military said on Saturday the Strait of Hormuz has "returned to its previous state." The announcement came after President Trump had said the blockade on Iranian ports would remain in place. -
Jay found himself sitting in a jail cell, alone and hopeless, after attempting to break into a building on his college campus. A fellow inmate's unexpected words brought him comfort — and changed the course of his life.
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On this episode of Marginalia, we revisit Beth Golay's conversation with Annie Hartnett on "The Road to Tenders Hearts," which was released in paperback this week.
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