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Tuesday's primaries were a mixed bag for progressive Democratic candidates, particularly in Florida, a state that has been trending toward the right in recent years.
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NPR's Sacha Pfeiffer discusses the primaries in Florida, Alaska and Wyoming with Jessica Taylor, editor at The Cook Political Report.
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Minnesota is suing Texas to force the extradition of an ICE agent who shot and wounded a man in Minneapolis earlier this year.
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A look at who won and who lost in Tuesday's primaries, President Trump announces delay of tariffs on Canadian imports, child safety trial pitting four states against Meta begins.
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NPR's Sacha Pfeiffer speaks with independent documentarian Peter Santenello about his new book, "Your Fellow Americans: Dispatches from Across the Country We Call Home."
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Opera Memphis welcomes new Music Director Donald Lee III
As Opera Memphis begins its new season, they also welcome a new Music Director, Conductor, and Pianist, Donald Lee III, who has appeared in concert with the Des Moines Metro Opera Orchestra, the Lyric Opera of Chicago Orchestra, and members of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra.
It's hot
It's going to be 100 degrees today.
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Cities are adopting new data center standards as public opposition grows
As the number of data centers across the U.S. continues to increase, so does public opposition. That has some cities changing their standards for what acceptable data center development looks like.
Elon Musk's Starbase wants to expand in south Texas
Landowners and activists worry about impact to the environment around SpaceX's complex.
Noah Glenn Previews the Like You Children's Film Festival
Like You Film Club is a year-round celebration of movies for kids and their families, with the goal of creating community and conversation around stories that all ages enjoy. The club just announced its second annual Like You Children's Film Festival, scheduled for September 11 through 13 at the Pink Palace Museum.
1970s Community Night at Dixon Gallery & Gardens
The Dixon Gallery & Gardens presents the next in its regular series of Community Days with a 1970s Community Night on Saturday, August 15.
2026–2027 season at Halloran Centre for Performing Arts & Education
The Halloran Centre for Performing Arts & Education, part of the Orpheum Theatre Group, has announced the first part of its 2026-2027 season.
Funding Equity for Black-Led Nonprofits
In celebration of Black Philanthropy Month, the Community Foundation is highlighting the importance of funding equity for Black-led nonprofits.