77 m. ago Roy Ayers, whose 'Everybody Loves The Sunshine' charmed generations, dies at 84

The vibraphonist, composer and jazz-funk pioneer helped inspire the neo-soul movement, and his best-known song was sampled over 100 times.

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4 h. ago Comic accused of committing racist ‘micro aggression’ towards Megan Thee Stallion during red carpet interview

Comedian Hannah Berner was accused of offending rapper Megan Thee Stallion for saying that her music inspires her "to fight" during an Oscars red carpet event.

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6 h. ago Retrofitting old buildings to comply with modern safety codes could reduce damage from earthquakes, other disasters

Following an earthquake or other disaster, attention shifts from ensuring human safety to assessing the community's damage and planning for recovery. Older buildings don't always meet modern safety codes, so they're at a higher risk for damage during earthquakes. Unfortunately, recovery can take longer when older buildings are involved since they often lack modern safety features. But what if these buildings could be upgraded?

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7 h. ago Meet the oldest llama in the world, who works with sick children in North Carolina

Whitetop, a 27-year-old llama who comforts sick and disabled children at Victory Junction camp, was declared the world’s oldest llama in captivity by the Guinness World Records.

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8 h. ago New Music: Something Old, Something New, Something Found... and Jazz

This week we balance our passion for new discoveries with reissued music from an iconic Latin American songwriter. Featured artists and songs:• Ezra Collective, "Body Language" (feat. Sasha Keable)• Patti LaBelle, "Teach me Tonight (Me Gusta Tu Baile)"• Teri Gender Bender, "SANAR"• Kevin Kaarl, "recuérdame x siempre"• Violeta Parra, "Cantores Que Reflexionan"• Ben Aler, "Honest"• Jose Luiz Martins, "Cravo e Canela"Audio for this episode of Alt.Latino was edited and mixed by Simon Rentner. Our project manager is Grace Chung. NPR Music's executive producer is Suraya Mohamed. Our VP of Music and Visuals is Keith Jenkins.

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8 h. ago From Ultimate Frisbee to the WNBA: Meet Seattle Storm COO Rohre Titcomb

From Ultimate Frisbee to the WNBA: Meet Seattle Storm COO Rohre Titcomb  seattlerefined.com

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12 h. ago Meet the Syrians behind the music that inspired a revolution

Syrian soccer player Abdel Basset al-Sarout became the poster child for the Syrian revolution with his iconic protest anthems. In death, he has become its saint. But he didn't do it alone.

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25 h. ago China Signals Confidence in Economy Despite Sluggish Growth and U.S. Trade War

As Chinese leaders meet in Beijing, they are striking a confident posture in the face of pressure and uncertainty from the United States.

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27 h. ago Why one of Greenland's biggest bands makes music in their native language

Music by the Greenlandic indie-rock band Nanook is part of the country's history of calling for social and political change through art.

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28 h. ago Remembering Carl Dean, partner to Dolly Parton for more than 60 years

Carl Thomas Dean, who was with Dolly Parton for over 60 years, has died at age 82. A bank teller who had an evident crush on Dean inspired Parton's hit song "Jolene."

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28 h. ago At a housewares expo in Chicago, talk keeps turning to price hikes from tariffs

the housewares industry were showing off the latest products at the annual Inspired Home Show in Chicago this week. Behind the scenes, many said Trump's sharp tariffs will likely raise prices.

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28 h. ago Chris Jasper, Who Helped Revitalize the Isley Brothers, Dies at 73

A classically trained pianist turned songwriter, he was a cornerstone of the soul group’s sound during its fertile second act in the 1970s.

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33 h. ago Dolly Parton's late husband Carl Dean inspired one of her greatest hits

Dolly Parton's late husband Carl Dean served as the inspiration behind one of her greatest hits. Parton loosely wrote "Jolene" about a bank teller who had a crush on Dean.

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34 h. ago Celebrating Mardi Gras with New Orleans clarinetist and vocalist Doreen Ketchens

Known as "Lady Louie," Ketchens has been a fixture of the French Quarter for nearly four decades. We talk about her classical training and her career as a street performer, and she'll play some music.

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35 h. ago Arab Leaders Meet at Emergency Summit to Form Plan on Gaza Crisis

Trying to counter President Trump’s proposal to “clean out” Gaza, Arab leaders are trying to forge their own vision for the Palestinian territory.

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36 h. ago Electric vehicles: The key to a sustainable future or a failed promise?

Despite soaring production rates, the uptake of electric vehicles remains dismally low, raising urgent questions about what truly drives consumer behavior and how to ignite change. According to a new study from the University of Surrey, the electric vehicle (EV) revolution risks being overshadowed by consumer hesitance and misinformation.

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36 h. ago As Gaza Crisis Deepens, Arab Leaders Are Set to Meet and Form a Plan

Trying to counter President Trump’s proposal to “clean out” Gaza, Arab leaders were set to meet to discuss their own vision for the Palestinian territory.

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37 h. ago How Dolly Parton’s ‘Jolene’ Was Inspired by Her Husband Carl Dean

She wrote the hit 1973 song after a bank teller caught the eye of Dean, who died on Monday. She attributed its success to its simplicity and the universal emotions it evokes.

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37 h. ago Jelly Roll lives Nashville farm life dream while dominating country music

Jelly Roll and wife Bunnie Xo welcomed four new additions to their family as they create their dream life on a Nashville, Tennessee, farm. The couple purchased 500 acres.

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38 h. ago Hotel management platform Mews books $75M round led by Tiger Global

Despite clouds of uncertainty looming over the economy and geopolitics, people still want to travel. To meet that demand, Mews, an Amsterdam-founded ‘unicorn’ building an SaaS platform for hotel management, has raised a fresh $75 million. The funding is coming at a crossroad in the travel industry. On one hand are positive signals. Analysts at […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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