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A conversation with Elizabeth Dunn about volunteers at the Polish-Ukrainian border who were the first to provide aid to refugees.
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The city of Bloomington is partnering with IU to celebrate Juneteenth at Switchyard Park on Friday.
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WFIU/WTIU News recently earned two Regional Edward R. Murrow Awards and advanced to national competition. Corporate Development team member Lacy Jones reflects on why this recognition matters, the importance of trusted local journalism, and the role community support plays in sustaining it.
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Millipedes have many feet, but none until now have truly lived up to their name. Researchers in 2021 have found a true millipede in Western Australia.
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WFIU invites you to a summer evening filled with live jazz, community spirit, and music under the evening sky at Jazz in July: Columbus. This free outdoor concert features the Visions Jazz Ensemble, led by Indianapolis trumpeter and composer Sam Butler, whose performances blend classic jazz traditions with contemporary influences and vibrant improvisation.
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Kayte Young speaks to artist Claire Miller about her ceramics work.
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George McCutcheon's obituary in The New York Times placed him in the “Indiana school of romantic literature,” noting the “innocent happiness” he had imparted.
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About 150 years ago, Indiana nearly bankrupted itself building a statewide canal system. Now, a new archaeological project seeks to learn more about this maligned period of Indiana history.
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Starting in the late 1930s, the "House of Mouse" was where many of the best American songwriters went to work. We'll sample some of their compositions.
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There are no guarantees in life. But when there are no guarantees of life and that awareness is shared globally and simultaneously, it does tend to get your attention. Being a survivor may seem with a simple choice, but with it comes the challenge of facing what you’re now left with.
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WikimediaDouble reed instruments — both sweet and spectacular — have been a part of music across classes and genres for centuries. This week, from shawms to bombards to the Baroque hautboy, we’re exploring music for early oboes. Our featured release is Denis Delair: The Violin Sonatas, by The Levée.
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In the 1940s a young jazz singer with a four-octave range and bebop chops burst onto the big-band scene with Earl Hines and Billy Eckstine before going on to establish herself as a solo star.
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Color is everywhere in the animal kingdom and plays an important role in several behaviors. Learn about the details behind these beautiful displays with today's A Moment of Science! -
How do volcanoes impact our planet? Find out more about this explosive science with today's A Moment of Science. -
Have you ever wondered how to tell the difference between horns and antlers? Today's A Moment of Science explains. -
Bloomington City Council unanimously adopted a resolution opposing research on Artificial General Intelligence until it’s safely aligned with human well-being. -
A committee will present a recommendation to the larger group in one month. -
IU maintained $118 million in budget cuts to compensate for the loss last year of some state and federal funding. It made up part of the loss by using more funds from the IU Foundation and revenue from athletics. -
Some local artists and vendors are part of a global effort to combat textile waste. 92 million tons of textile waste is produced across the world every year, according to the United Nations Environment Programme. -
Several hundred thousand customers in Illinois and Indiana are without power Friday and dozens of flights at Chicago airports have been canceled or delayed. -
LG says he won’t apologize for bringing Christianity into government. -
Ashley Dumas’ son has lived his whole life inside the prison’s maternal health unit
