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Ruling blocks expansion at “Alligator Alcatraz” in Big Cypress; state appeals -
DOH-Martin warns residents and visitors to avoid contact with water at multiple sites after August testing -
Harjinder Singh was extradited from California on three charges of vehicular manslaughter. -
Community event at The Port District will include award presentation and environmental stewardship honors -
Midway Road, Walton Road and Riverview Drive will no longer have routine train horns starting Sept. 1
In Focus - with IRSC Public Media
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River of Life is teeing up for its Tournament of Champions golfing event, set for Sept. 20. The fun-filled day promises prizes and some great rounds of play, all while helping River of Life sustain their mission and their commitment to lending a helping hand. -
Gregory McDonald and Christina Coble of CareerSource Research Coast, an organization dedicated to assisting job seekers and businesses on the Treasure Coast, join us today on In Focus to discuss their new facility, their upcoming job fair, and what they're all about.
RiverTalk from Indian River State College
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As artificial intelligence reshapes workforce readiness, Indian River State College is at the forefront of preparing its graduates for success. Dr. Bruce Fraser speaks with Kathleen Walter about the College's Innovations through AI -
On this edition of RiverTalk, meet Indian River State College Chief Retention Officer Becky Shearer and learn how students can take advantage of this transformative, meaningful program. -
"From Fort Pierce to the Final Frontier: How STEM Pioneers is Launching Students into NASA Programs"Join host Kathleen Walter for an inspiring conversation about Indian River State College's transformative STEM Pioneers program, which has achieved a remarkable 60% increase in STEM enrollment and sent students to competitive NASA programs. Dr. Lynne O'Dell, program director, discusses how community colleges are evolving to meet the demands of modern STEM education, from AI integration to preparing students for the Space Coast's booming commercial space industry. Featured students Sela Belle Vazquez (NASA L'SPACE Mission Concept Academy), Cody Bevilacqua, and Helen Navach (NASA Community College Aerospace Scholars) share their journeys from local classrooms to national recognition. Discover how this federally-funded initiative is redefining what's possible in two-year education and why continued community support is important for maintaining this momentum.
From The NPR Newsroom
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Authorities are calling a bus crash in upstate New York a "mass casualty" incident.
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The search of the home and office of former President Trump national security adviser and frequent critic John Bolton raises questions about how the administration is using law enforcement.
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It is the first time the IPC has declared a famine in the Middle East.
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Guitarist and vocalist Brent Hinds, who was a member of the heavy metal band Mastodon, died this week. For over two decades, Hinds and his bandmates were known within the metal scene for complex riffs and epic storytelling. The 51-year-old was involved in a motorcycle accident in Atlanta.
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NPR's Juana Summers speaks with Jean-Martin Bauer Director of Food Security and Nutrition at the World Food Programme about the famine declaration in Gaza.
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President Trump initiated a redistricting arms race when he urged Texas to redraw its congressional map to boost Republicans. It's part of a broader trend of Trump pushing the limits of democracy when it comes to consolidating power.
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The Trump administration says it has arrested more than 700 people in Washington, DC as part of its mission to crack down on crime. Data given to NPR by the city's police department indicates a ramp-up in arrests during the campaign, but criminal justice experts caution that it's difficult to draw conclusions about public safety merely from arrests.
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Now that multiple countries are talking about negotiating an end to Russia's war in Ukraine, where does the Russian opposition movement stand today after Alexei Navalny's death in 2024?
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NPR's Juana Summers talks with Chino Moreno, lead singer of the alternative metal band Deftones, about the band's first new album in five years, Private Music.
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After Hurricane Katrina flooded St. Bernard Parish near New Orleans in 2005, residents had to decide whether they would return and rebuild. Twenty years later, about half of the residents chose to leave, but new flood protections encouraged some to return to their homes.
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