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President Trump is again hoping to use economic pressure to force Iran to the negotiating table.
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An ICE officer faces rare federal charges in connection with the non-fatal shooting of a Venezuelan man in Minneapolis.
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For StoryCorps, three siblings discuss what it took for their family to open a beloved neighborhood pizza joint in Brooklyn, N.Y.
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NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with New York Times reporter Emily Badger about the Trump administration's plans to move forward with construction of a triumphal arch.
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Forecasters expect the El Niño weather pattern to strengthen significantly this year, raising the risks of extreme weather around the world well into 2027.
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Shell Yeah! Benefit Series presents Booker T. Jones
The Overton Park Shell is celebrating 90 years of bringing outstanding musical artists to its historic stage with a series of events Thursday, September 10, through Sunday, September 13.
TN Politics: Will Memphis leaders take tougher stance against federal agencies?
The National Guard and ICE are operating in legal gray areas with little to no accountability. Otis Sanford says its time for mayors to speak out.
Michael Bollinger discusses BPACC's second half of the 2026-27 season
The Bartlett Performing Arts and Conference Center (BPACC) is about to kick off its 28th season, and Artistic Director Michael Bollinger spoke to Darel Snodgrass about performances from September through December. Now he joins Kacky Walton to talk about the second half of the season.
Responsive Grants available
Nonprofits across our region are stretched thin right now—facing funding cuts, rising costs, and growing demand for services. The Community Foundation of Greater Memphis wants to help.
Arts Agenda: Heavy on metal and funk
Featured: The Metal Museums' opening weekend celebration; WYXR's Stereo Session featuring KWICK
"Screaming for their children": Inside the Memphis ICE raid
The mass ICE arrest of 121 people on Aug. 31 in a Memphis restaurant and bar raises questions of federal overreach.
MIFA celebrates 50 years of Meals on Wheels
Dr. Scott Morris celebrates MIFA’s 50 years of Meals on Wheels and the lasting impact its volunteers have made through food, connection, and service.
Colombian pianist Natalia Vanegas Escobar performs at St. John's Episcopal Church
Colombian pianist Natalia Vanegas Escobar presents a recital at St. John's Episcopal Church featuring short works, many by Colombian composers.
Honoring the mid-century in a modern Metal Museum
Architects paid careful attention to the Instagram-able allure of Overton Park's jewel box during renovations for a new occupant.
Opera Memphis welcomes its new Handorf Company Artist Program
Opera Memphis' Handorf Company Artist Program provides career-building experiences to emerging singers and pianists through robust performance opportunities and personalized goals.