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New to the U.S., he struggled to find belonging. A fellow student changed that
When Teyu Chou was 11 years old, his family immigrated to the U.S. The transition was isolating and confusing. But a fellow student stepped up and helped him adjust.
Mon Laferte: Tiny Desk Concert
Mon Laferte aims to contradict, expose or challenge norms; she takes the assignment of performing in an office space as no exception.
Singer/actor Danielle Brooks says 'gratitude should always lead the way'
Brooks grew up in a church where her mom was a minister and her dad a deacon. She went on to play Taystee in the Netflix series Orange Is the New Black. Now she co-stars If I Go Will They Miss Me?
Healing with harmony: how Music for a Mission supports women in recovery
Music for a Mission will be a concert dedicated to supporting YWCA Northeast Indiana’s addiction recovery program for women.
Kennedy Center says it's on the brink of bankruptcy, might close as early as Tuesday
In two board resolutions made public Monday, the arts institution says it is in a dire financial and physical state — and that only President Trump can "rescue" it.
Masego digs deep in new album 'Fix Your Face'
Singer Masego's latest album, 'Fix Your Face,' is his first release since losing his home in 2025 due to a wildfire.
Braves seize control of NE8 with drama-filled win on big stage
DANE FUELLING WZBD.com FORT WAYNE – The stage doesn’t get much bigger for a regular season game in
Ed Sheeran's tour in trouble after opening acts drop out in solidarity with rapper Macklemore
Ed Sheeran's tour of North and South America was plunged into chaos when four of his supporting acts quit in solidarity with the rapper Macklemore, who was dropped for making pro-Palestinian comments.
Judge blocks DHS from acting against a man over a harsh email to an ICE official
ICE agents turned up at David Streever's home over a harsh email he sent to an ICE official. Now a court order prevents the federal government from making additional threats against him.
Turkish habit of stashing gold "under the pillow' hurts economy, government says
For years, Turks have stashed their gold at home against a raining day, mistrustful of banks. Now the government says that tradition hurts the economy
Turks often keep gold as a hedge against inflation. It may be hurting Turkey's future
Billions of dollars worth of gold is held in Turkish households outside the banking system. The government aims to convince citizens to put it into the mainstream financial system to help the economy.
What to make of warnings that AI may pose an existential threat to humanity
Over the past week, fears of AI wiping out humanity are surging. But could it happen? And if so, how?