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We normally think of trees as being good for the environment. But in parts of the Midwest and Great Plains, they're heating up the earth as woodlands take over grasslands.
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For this month's ArtWorks Torin Andersen talk with two artists completing a mural at Wichita State.
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A new mariachi class at Mayberry Cultural and Fine Arts Magnet Middle School in Wichita could be the first middle-school mariachi program in the state. Orchestra director Panya Amphone says it's a way to teach students of all backgrounds about the traditional Mexican musical genre.
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This week on The Range...students learn about music and their culture. Also, two artists battle the elements to complete a mural on Wichita State’s campus.
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KS Legislators expect Kelly to veto their latest bill providing a broad package of income, sales and property tax cuts and call them back into a special legislative session.
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Dean's family says he quickly fell into critical condition after being diagnosed with a MRSA bacterial infection. He is the second aviation whistleblower to die in the past three months.
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The high-stakes legal battle could determine the future of the popular app in the U.S. TikTok's legal filing calls the ban law an unprecedented violation of First Amendment rights.
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Katy Perry and Rihanna weren't at the Met Gala on Monday night, despite the viral AI-generated photos showing them on the red carpet. Here are some tips for recognizing and investigating deep fakes.
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Hamas said it accepted a proposal for a cease-fire. Israel responded that the deal didn't meet its requirements and announced it was pushing ahead with an assault in Rafah.
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Madlib's music feels like a magic trick. On this edition of 8 Tracks, we bow down to Madlib's mastery, plus check out new music by Charly Bliss, Fana Hues and reminisce on an old Ted Leo record.
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Columbia cancels its main ceremony, while Emory's events will now take place in the suburbs outside its Atlanta campus. The moves come after weeks of protests against the war in Gaza.
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Three high-profile labor disputes have unfolded in central Alabama over the past several years, with Amazon warehouse workers, coal miners and autoworkers all speaking out for change.
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Bumble, known for allowing women to message men first, unveiled new features that allow men to make the first move. Will the change breathe new life into online dating, and the company's stock?
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We have fun with rhetoric and some commonly used rhetorical devices, including how we might be using them even when we don't realize it.
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