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These colorful snakes aren't just works of art. Erected for the World Health Assembly, they're meant to draw attention to an extremely neglected health issue: snakebite.
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The Kenyan author championed local African languages and was imprisoned for his work. His name was often mentioned in discussions about the Nobel Prize in Literature.
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The superbly alert and flexible drummer formed a swirling current in modern jazz for more than 60 years. He was 82.
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As Pride Month approaches, a group of drag artists and their allies are releasing guidelines to help performers navigate a landscape of online harassment and physical violence.
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The preliminary injunction prevents the federal government from revoking Harvard's ability to enroll international students.
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Silverman's father and stepmother are buried under one tombstone that reads: "Janice and Donald, who loved to laugh." The loss was a starting point for Silverman's "cathartic" Netflix comedy special.
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Harrison Ruffin Tyler was just three generations from the White House, since his father and grandfather both fathered children in their 70s. The chemical engineer helped preserve his family's legacy.
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A new Executive Order from the White House directs the Corporation for Public Broadcasting to stop funding NPR, PBS, and other public media services.
This goes far beyond a line item in the federal budget; it's part of a broader push that could dramatically weaken or dismantle the public media system, including Nevada Public Radio.
At a time when fact-based journalism and community storytelling are more essential than ever, we need your support to keep this vital service strong and independent.
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