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WEBRich Homie Quan, a hitmaker who helped rap evolve, dies at 34. Rodney Carmichael. , September 6, 2024. The Atlanta hip-hop star Rich Homie Quan rose to fame nationally in 2013 with his first hit single “Type of Way” and had a short but intense burst of success.
More And More Democrats Embrace The 'Progressive' Label.
WEBSep 13, 2021 · The word "progressive" has become more popular among Democrats in recent years, but it means different things to different people. Some see it as a synonym for liberal, while others emphasize challenging power and fighting the establishment.
The Many Requirements Of Hold Music, A Genre For No One - WPRL
WEBSep 5, 2019 · If it is a genre, hold music, it's fair to say, is a troubled one with few hits. It's not really meant to be loved or even listened to — it's meant to communicate something specific: Don't hang up. (Cornell makes this plea specifically at the end of his song.) Silence is believed to be a death knell for phone calls — people will simply ...
Trump's speeches follow a familiar playlist, featuring greatest hits ...
WEBMay 8, 2024 · The former president's campaign events are surreal to experience: all-day affairs that are equal parts religious revival and massive pep rallies, powered by an infamous musical playlist. Trump's speech is also a mix of familiar refrains and one-hit wonders, attacking his opponents, mocking Biden, …
China owns 380,000 acres of land in the U.S. Here's where - WPRL
WEBJun 26, 2023 · In 2021, a Chinese company bought land near an Air Force base in Grand Forks, N.D., sending lawmakers into a frenzy. Lawmakers feared that China, which many policymakers view as a strategic adversary even though it's the country's top trading partner outside North America, could gain control over the U.S. food and energy supply, as well as a hold on markets and critical infrastructure.
Plants can communicate and respond to touch. Does that mean …
WEBMay 6, 2024 · This web page is a transcript of a radio show that explores how plants use information from the environment and the past to make choices for the future. It features interviews with a journalist who wrote a book about plant intelligence and a plant scientist who studies how plants communicate with each other.
How Ukraine's three fronts on Russia are playing out - WPRL
WEBAug 19, 2024 · AILSA CHANG, HOST: The front line in the Russia-Ukraine war stretches for more than 600 miles. But roughly speaking, it can be broken down into three separate fronts, which are all playing out a little differently. For that breakdown, we're joined now by NPR's Greg Myre in Ukraine's capital, Kyiv. Hi, Greg. GREG MYRE, BYLINE: Hi, Ailsa.
Scorched by Maui wildfire, historic Lahaina banyan tree appears
WEBAug 11, 2023 · The 150-year-old banyan tree, a symbol of Lahaina's history and community, was badly charred by the fire that killed 36 people and destroyed many buildings. It's unclear if the tree will survive, but it could be a symbol of resilience and hope for the town's rebuilding.
Alain Delon, cinematic heartthrob and beloved French actor, has …
WEBAug 18, 2024 · An agent for one of Delon's sons confirmed the death. His three children released a statement on Sunday to the news agency Agence France-Presse saying the actor had died peacefully at his home in Douchy, France. Born in a wealthy Parisian suburb, Delon endured a tumultuous early life. His parents divorced when he was 4 years old.
Report: Last year ended with a surge in book bans - WPRL
WEBApr 16, 2024 · PEN America reports that it recorded 4,349 instances of book bans across 23 states and 52 school districts from July to December 2023. The vast majority of bans occurred in Florida, often citing obscenity law and hyperbolic rhetoric about LGBTQ+ topics.