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As Trump Dismantles Voice of America, Some Broadcasts Are Replaced With Music
President Trump’s executive order on Friday calling for the dismantling of the federal agency that oversees the broadcaster is part of a wider campaign to weaken the news media.The New York Times - 18m -
Media advocates warn Trump’s cuts to Voice of America embolden autocrats
Order to slash funding to pro-democracy broadcasters part of efforts to radically reduce government servicesFinancial Times - 7h -
Media advocates warn Trump’s cuts to Voice of America embolden autocrats
Order to slash funding to pro-democracy broadcasters part of efforts to radically reduce government servicesFinancial Times - 7h -
Trump signs order to gut Voice of America, other agencies
Trump signed an executive order on Friday aimed at gutting the parent of U.S. government-funded media outlet Voice of America and six other federal agencies.NBC News - 1d -
Trump signs order to gut Voice of America, other agencies
Trump signed an executive order on Friday aimed at gutting the parent of U.S. government-funded media outlet Voice of America and six other federal agencies.NBC News - 1d -
Trump signs order to gut Voice of America, other agencies
Trump signed an executive order on Friday aimed at gutting the parent of U.S. government-funded media outlet Voice of America and six other federal agencies.NBC News - 1d -
A look at some of the worst fires at nightclubs and music venues
A fire at a nightclub in the town of Kocani in North Macedonia has killed 51 people and injured more than 100 others, according to authoritiesABC News - 12h -
Trump moves to close down Voice of America
More than 1,300 staff placed on administrative leave as White House accuses VOA of being anti-Trump, "radical" and "leftist".BBC News - 5h -
AI should replace some work of civil servants, Starmer to announce
The new digital ‘mantra’ prompts unions to warn PM to stop blaming problems on Whitehall officials. AI should replace the work of government officials where it can be done to the same standard, ...The Guardian - 4d -
It Isn’t Just Trump. America’s Whole Reputation Is Shot.
What happens when a superpower goes rogue.The New York Times - 3d -
Trump Orders Gutting of 7 Agencies, Including Voice of America’s Parent
The order targeting the agencies, largely obscure entities that address issues like labor mediation and homelessness prevention, appeared to test the bounds of the president’s power.The New York Times - 1d -
NCAA tournament: CBS honors longtime broadcaster Greg Gumbel with perfect tribute to open Selection Sunday
Greg Gumbel, the longtime voice of college basketball on CBS, died in December.Yahoo Sports - 2h -
America Can’t Be Great if America Is Stupid
Trump’s attack on higher education and scientific research undermines some of our most competitive advantages.The New York Times - 3d -
Some Vegans Were Harmed in the Watching of This Movie
A film critic who provides “vegan alerts” for animal cruelty goes beyond onscreen violence. Milk and eggs are problematic, too.The New York Times - 5d -
Curtis Sittenfeld Goes Home Again
The best-selling bard of female anxiety rakes over some middle school memories while visiting the city where she grew up.The New York Times - 6d -
Irish, undocumented, and unsure of their future in Trump's America
They run businesses. They tend bars. They pay taxes. But still they live in fear. There are thousands of undocumented Irish immigrants in America today, and some of them shared their stories.CBS News - 4d -
All full-time workers at Voice of America put on leave following Trump directive
President Trump directed his administration to reduce the functions of several agencies to the minimum required by law.CBS News - 1d -
All full-time workers at Voice of America put on leave following Trump directive
President Trump directed his administration to reduce the functions of several agencies to the minimum required by law.CBS News - 1d -
‘He nails it on the first take’: how the Beatles helped my autistic son find his voice
After John Harris’s son was diagnosed, conversation always seemed focused on the things he would struggle with. But a shared passion for playing music grew into something James could do – ...The Guardian - 1d -
Eye on America: A look inside a Catholic megachurch, and Deepak Chopra on AI and spirituality
In California, we visit the largest Catholic parish church in North America to see how some of their newly ordained priests feel about the dramatic decline in clergymen in recent years. And in New ...CBS News - 1d -
Cuba suffers another widespread power outage, leaving millions in the dark
Millions are in the dark after a power outage in Cuba occurred on Friday night.CBS News - 1d -
Iowa coaching candidates: Ben McCollum, Darian DeVries among options to replace Fran McCaffery
Here are some of the first calls that should be made by athletic director Beth GoetzCBS Sports - 2d -
Can’t Wrap Your Head Around Pi? Here’s a Cool Visual to Help
Pi is an irrational number, and like some irrational people it just goes on and on. What is it with this crazy, crucial number?Wired - 2d -
Spotify’s biggest sin? Its algorithms have pushed artists to make joyless, toothless music | John Harris
Most musicians can only make money on the platform by writing songs inoffensive enough to get on to one of its vapid playlists. In the hands of some of its most gifted practitioners, songwriting is ...The Guardian - Mar. 9 -
AI can steal your voice, and there's not much you can do about it
It's easy to bypass steps voice cloning services have taken to prevent non-consensual voice cloning, according to the report.NBC News - 6d -
Reagan 'would be heartbroken' over Trump isolating US: Patti Davis
Patti Davis, former President Reagan's daughter, believes that her father would be heartbroken by America's shift towards isolationism under President Trump, as it goes against the values of the ...The Hill - 4d -
NBC to broadcast Olympics in the U.S. through 2036
Comcast NBCUniversal signs deal with IOC for U.S. broadcast rights worth $3 billion.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Electricity gradually returns to Cuba after millions left in the dark
Electricity service in Cuba is gradually being restored more than 36 hours after a substation failure left the entire island in the darkABC News - 4h -
Craig Wolfley, longtime Steelers offensive lineman, radio broadcaster, dies at 66
Wolfley played 10 seasons with the Steelers before moving into a broadcasting role with the team.Yahoo Sports - 6d -
Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4 will make a big change to THPS 4's campaign
Timed challenges are replacing an open world in Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3+4 -- and some fans are less than pleased.ESPN - 4d -
VOA journalists put on administrative leave after Trump axes parent agency
Journalists at Voice of America (VOA) were put on administrative leave on Saturday, a day after President Trump signed an executive order aimed at eliminating the U.S. Agency for Global Media ...The Hill - 1d -
'Country music is so incredibly camp': Chappell Roan on unsung LGBTQ country culture
Pop star Chappell Roan highlighted LGBTQ contributions to country music in an Apple Music interview posted Friday.NBC News - 2d -
Pope Francis Projects a Lonely Moral Voice in a New World of Politics and Trump
The pope has emerged as an increasingly lonely moral voice against perilous global trends like nationalism and populism.The New York Times - 3d -
How Entrepreneurs Can Turn Their Voice Into a Powerful Career Tool
Leaders can refine and develop their voice to command attention, build trust, and boost professional credibility.Inc. - 7h -
Kashmir's Sufi music lovers are sticking with the audio cassette
Shaksaaz, a tailor in the Kashmiri city of Srinagar, inherited his passion for local Sufi music from his grandfather along with a meticulously preserved collection of cassette tapes from the 1970s, ...ABC News - 20h -
Who is Greg Gumbel? Remembering broadcast legend ahead of Selection Sunday
This year's NCAA Tournament will sound different after the death of Greg Gumbel. Remembering the legendary CBS broadcaster ahead of Selection Sunday.Yahoo Sports - 14h -
King Charles pays tribute to ‘marvellous’ Bob Marley as he shares favourite songs
Monarch recalls ‘infectious energy’ of late reggae singer in Apple Music broadcast to celebrate Commonwealth Day. King Charles has paid tribute to the “marvellous, infectious energy” of the late ...The Guardian - 6d -
90s classic film Clueless gets musical makeover - but the critics aren't impressed
The 1995 teen film has been brought to the stage in London's West End, with music by KT Tunstall.BBC News - 2d -
Comcast-owned NBC agrees $3bn deal to broadcast Olympic Games beyond 2032
Traditional broadcasters are facing competition from streamers for lucrative sports eventsFinancial Times - 3d -
IRS chief counsel demoted and replaced with DOGE ally
IRS' top lawyer replaced amid DOGE's alleged push to share taxpayer info with other federal agencies.CBS News - 3d