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via gpb.org1h agoAviation regulators turn to AI to help manage the nation's airspace
The Federal Aviation Administration launched an ambitious $875-million-dollar push to make the U.S. airspace more efficient. But critics say it won't solve bigger problems with air traffic control.
The Federal Aviation Administration launched an ambitious $875-million-dollar push to make the U.S. airspace more efficient. But critics say it won't solve bigger problems with air traffic control.
via gpb.org2h agoWhat the equinox 'henge' effect tells us about U.S. cities
The fall equinox, which arrives Tuesday in the U.S., brings shorter days, and chances to witness alignment between Earth and the sun. It's a modern version of ancient observances of a celestial shift.
The fall equinox, which arrives Tuesday in the U.S., brings shorter days, and chances to witness alignment between Earth and the sun. It's a modern version of ancient observances of a celestial shift.
via gpb.org2h agoGeorgia Today: Beltline light rail; Banned books; Weasel study
On the September 21 edition: Cobb County Schools bans a Toni Morrison novel; Atlanta advocates push for BeltLine Rail; And the first known Muslim woman ever elected to the Georgia House challenges Republican Rick Jackson on his rhetoric.
On the September 21 edition: Cobb County Schools bans a Toni Morrison novel; Atlanta advocates push for BeltLine Rail; And the first known Muslim woman ever elected to the Georgia House challenges Republican Rick Jackson on his rhetoric.
via gpb.org2h agoSee highlights from Atlanta's Shaky Knees Music Festival — and meet an Athens band who rocked it
The 14th edition of the annual Shaky Knees Music Festival filled Atlanta’s Piedmont Park over the weekend, with a total estimated crowd of 50,000 across three sold-out days of music.
The 14th edition of the annual Shaky Knees Music Festival filled Atlanta’s Piedmont Park over the weekend, with a total estimated crowd of 50,000 across three sold-out days of music.
via gpb.org3h agoRhiannon Giddens' banjo connects her to her ancestors: 'The spirits come through'
A self-described "folkie to the bone," Giddens sings and plays banjo and fiddle in this interview. Her latest album, Hope Is the Thing with Feathers, takes its name from an Emily Dickinson poem.
A self-described "folkie to the bone," Giddens sings and plays banjo and fiddle in this interview. Her latest album, Hope Is the Thing with Feathers, takes its name from an Emily Dickinson poem.
via gpb.org3h agoParamount makes concessions to salvage $111 billion Warner Bros. Discovery deal
Paramount's owners have made concessions to 12 Democratic state attorneys general to settle a lawsuit that endangered the media company's bid for its larger Hollywood rival, Warner Bros. Discovery.
Paramount's owners have made concessions to 12 Democratic state attorneys general to settle a lawsuit that endangered the media company's bid for its larger Hollywood rival, Warner Bros. Discovery.
via gpb.org3h agoWeasels are hard to monitor. But a new method of detecting them might aid conservation efforts
Even if you spend a lot of time outdoors in Georgia, spotting a weasel is still rare. And that can make studying them a challenge for researchers. But now scientists at the University of Georgia have a new way to document the elusive mammal.
Even if you spend a lot of time outdoors in Georgia, spotting a weasel is still rare. And that can make studying them a challenge for researchers. But now scientists at the University of Georgia have a new way to document the elusive mammal.
via gpb.org4h agoCNN, MS NOW, Politico reporters denied access to White House following Trump ban
Three reporters were blocked from the White House grounds Saturday morning, a day after President Trump said CNN, Politico, and MS NOW would be banned for reporting "FICTION and LIES."
Three reporters were blocked from the White House grounds Saturday morning, a day after President Trump said CNN, Politico, and MS NOW would be banned for reporting "FICTION and LIES."
via gpb.org5h agoWhat to know as world leaders converge at the United Nations this week
United Nations head António Guterres returns to New York for his final U.N. General Assembly as diplomacy falters over wars in Ukraine and the Middle East, and the global body faces deep divisions.
United Nations head António Guterres returns to New York for his final U.N. General Assembly as diplomacy falters over wars in Ukraine and the Middle East, and the global body faces deep divisions.
via gpb.org5h agoDemocrats and Republicans find common ground in affordable housing debate: Curb corporate landlords
It’s not often these days that candidates from across the political spectrum find common ground. But on the subject of how to create more affordable homes, both Democrats and Republicans running for higher office in Georgia this year can agree on one thing: It’s time to address the rise of corporate-owned housing.
It’s not often these days that candidates from across the political spectrum find common ground. But on the subject of how to create more affordable homes, both Democrats and Republicans running for higher office in Georgia this year can agree on one thing: It’s time to address the rise of corporate-owned housing.
via gpb.org5h agoHow a national farm leader is dealing with record diesel prices
John Boyd Jr., president of the National Black Farmers Association, says soaring diesel costs are deepening a farm crisis as farmers face sharply higher fuel costs in the middle of harvest season.
John Boyd Jr., president of the National Black Farmers Association, says soaring diesel costs are deepening a farm crisis as farmers face sharply higher fuel costs in the middle of harvest season.
via gpb.org6h agoNPR's College Podcast Challenge is back for 2026
Students: It's time to turn on the mic and hit 'record.' Send us your podcasts and we'll pick the best ones. It's $5,000 for our grand prize and $500 for our finalists.
Students: It's time to turn on the mic and hit 'record.' Send us your podcasts and we'll pick the best ones. It's $5,000 for our grand prize and $500 for our finalists.
via gpb.org7h agoSpaceX has big plans for a new Louisiana 'Star Base,' worrying some near there
State officials say the new SpaceX site will be a $100 billion investment and launch thousands of rockets. Lawmakers helped ease regulations and negotiations were covered under nondisclosure agreements.
State officials say the new SpaceX site will be a $100 billion investment and launch thousands of rockets. Lawmakers helped ease regulations and negotiations were covered under nondisclosure agreements.
via gpb.org8h agoGeorgia school system abruptly bans Toni Morrison’s ‘The Bluest Eye’
Georgia’s second-largest school district is once again at the center of a political controversy over the appropriateness of school materials.
Georgia’s second-largest school district is once again at the center of a political controversy over the appropriateness of school materials.
via gpb.org9h agoArchaeologists are racing to save precious artifacts in Alaska after last year's storm
Last year, remnants of a typhoon damaged homes, infrastructure and an archaeological dig site. Now, archaeologists are trying to get as many objects out as possible before the next storm.
Last year, remnants of a typhoon damaged homes, infrastructure and an archaeological dig site. Now, archaeologists are trying to get as many objects out as possible before the next storm.
via gpb.org10h agoWorld leaders convene for UNGA. And, Trump says D.C. arch will be a 'military complex'
This week, world leaders convene for the U.N. General Assembly as war continues in Ukraine and the Gulf. And, President Trump has proposed that his arch serve as a military complex.
This week, world leaders convene for the U.N. General Assembly as war continues in Ukraine and the Gulf. And, President Trump has proposed that his arch serve as a military complex.
via gpb.org12h agoGerman chancellor stands his ground after his party loses in state elections
German Chancellor Freidrich Merz conceded that the night spells "disaster" for the political center, but assured the public he'd push ahead with his federal agenda of tax and welfare reforms.
German Chancellor Freidrich Merz conceded that the night spells "disaster" for the political center, but assured the public he'd push ahead with his federal agenda of tax and welfare reforms.