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Not just Big Bird: Things to know about the Corporation for Public Broadcasting and its funding cuts

Not just Big Bird: Things to know about the Corporation for Public Broadcasting and its funding cuts

The Corporation for Public Broadcasting, which helps pay for PBS, NPR, 1,500 local radio and television stations as well as programs like “Sesame Street” and “Finding Your Roots,” said Friday that it would close after the U.S.
After a reference to Trump's impeachments is removed from a history museum, complex questions echo

After a reference to Trump's impeachments is removed from a history museum, complex questions echo

NEW YORK (AP) — It would seem the most straightforward of notions: A thing takes place, and it goes into the history books or is added to museum exhibits.
JP Saxe's North American tour cancelled over low ticket sales despite online appeal

JP Saxe's North American tour cancelled over low ticket sales despite online appeal

TORONTO — A Toronto singer-songwriter who was set to tour North America this fall says he's cancelled his series of concerts over sluggish ticket sales and the high cost of life on the road.
How to protect yourself from the bad air caused by wildfires

How to protect yourself from the bad air caused by wildfires

When wildfires burn, the smoke can travel long distances and degrade air quality far away, which presents risks for those breathing it. Fires burning in one state can make air worse several states away, and wildfires in Canada can send smoke into U.
Got the sniffles? Here's what to know about summer colds, COVID-19 and more

Got the sniffles? Here's what to know about summer colds, COVID-19 and more

Summer heat, outdoor fun ... and cold and flu symptoms ? The three may not go together in many people's minds: partly owing to common myths about germs and partly because many viruses really do have lower activity levels in the summer.
Jeannie Seely, soulful country singer behind hits like 'Don't Touch Me,' dies at 85

Jeannie Seely, soulful country singer behind hits like 'Don't Touch Me,' dies at 85

NEW YORK (AP) — Jeannie Seely, the soulful country music singer behind such standards like “Don’t Touch Me,” has died. She was 85. Her publicist, Don Murry Grubbs, said she died Friday after succumbing to complications from an intestinal infection.
Corporation for Public Broadcasting to shut down after being defunded by Congress, targeted by Trump

Corporation for Public Broadcasting to shut down after being defunded by Congress, targeted by Trump

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a cornerstone of American culture for three generations , announced Friday it would take steps toward its own closure after being defunded by Congress — marking the end of a nearly six-decade
History at risk in Ontario's Halton region as heritage service shutters: historians

History at risk in Ontario's Halton region as heritage service shutters: historians

TORONTO — Historians are warning that valuable artifacts in Ontario's Golden Horseshoe could be lost after a recent decision by a regional council to shutter its heritage services and rehome nearly 35,000 artifacts.
Flaco Jimenez, Texas accordionist who expanded popularity of conjunto and Tejano music, dies at 86

Flaco Jimenez, Texas accordionist who expanded popularity of conjunto and Tejano music, dies at 86

HOUSTON (AP) — Flaco Jimenez, the legendary accordionist from San Antonio who won multiple Grammys and helped expand the popularity of conjunto, Tejano and Tex-Mex music, died Thursday. He was 86.
'And Just Like That ...' to end after third season

'And Just Like That ...' to end after third season

And just like that, a universe of fun, friendship and fashion is coming to an end. Michael Patrick King, showrunner of the “Sex and the City” sequel “And Just Like That ...
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