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For nearly 30 years, the nonprofit Songs of Love Foundation has created custom songs for kids with terminal illnesses. Now it has harnessed AI to expand its services to older adults with memory loss. -
NPR's Steve Inskeep asks Mayor Andy Schor of Lansing, Mich., about the potential impact of tariffs on the city that is home to two General Motors plants.
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The White House sets a swath of new tariff rates for dozens of countries, President Trump's Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff visits an aid site in Gaza, Jewish leaders from the U.S. sign a letter urging Israel to allow more aid into Gaza.
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Reneé Rapp conquered Broadway in Mean Girls and the small screen on The Sex Lives of College Girls. Now she's gunning for the pop charts with her new album, Bite Me. -
President Trump's Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff visits an aid distribution site in Gaza, amid rising anger over a deepening hunger crisis in the territory.
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Dan Conaway’s Memoir and Meaningful Gift to Public Radio
Dan Conaway, a lifelong Memphian known for his work in advertising, public relations, and his regular column in The Daily Memphian, recently made an extraordinary gesture in support of public broadcasting.
States sue Trump administration after more hospitals stop treating transgender youth
A coalition of 16 states and D.C. argue in the lawsuit that the Trump administration is trying to effectuate a national ban on gender-affirming care for youth by intimidating hospitals and doctors.
ICE recruits former federal workers to join its ranks amid hiring spree
The push to rehire retired workers comes as the administration has also sought to downsize large swaths of the federal government through mass layoffs and other changes.
Corporation for Public Broadcasting says it's shutting down
The Corporation for Public Broadcasting, which funnels federal money to public media stations, says it's winding down operations after President Trump signed a law rescinding all funding.
Stock markets drop as Trump unleashes new round of global tariffs
Investors are reacting to Trump's latest plans to impose a wide range of tariffs. A weaker-than-expected jobs report magnified concerns about how these import taxes would impact the economy.
Today is the last day for many Education Department workers. Here's what they did
Employees across multiple divisions agree: They can't imagine how the department will fulfill its legal obligations with roughly half its staff gone.
TN Politics: Leave Cellphones Off That Back-to-School List
Students return to schools this week with a new ban on cellphones. Otis Sanford sees the potential for some first-day hiccups.
An FDA panel spread misinformation about SSRI use in pregnancy, alarming doctors
A panel organized by the FDA cast doubts on the safety of antidepressants during pregnancy — drawing ire from doctors who say SSRIs are a crucial treatment option for women with perinatal depression.
Traditions of Philanthropy: Giving as Civic Engagement
American philanthropy has continued to evolve since our nation’s founding, with Giving as Relief, Improvement, and Social Reform being the most prevalent and sustained traditions of donating.
Memphis Symphony Orchestra 2025-26 Season Launch
The Memphis Symphony Orchestra opens its 74th season this fall, which also marks the 10th anniversary of Robert Moody’s tenure as Music Director.