‘Pulling in opposite directions’: Budget hole triggers Oklahoma mental health system pain points
Despite a decade of progress to advance mental health conversations in Oklahoma, a series of investigations, legal fights and financial concerns has begun to...
Legislators renew attempt to improve child care access
For the second time in two years, some Oklahoma lawmakers are attempting to address a critical shortage of child care options for parents. “We’ve...
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A vanished kingdom comes alive in the songs of griots and a new archaeological...
The legendary west African kingdom of Kaabu has long been memorialized in the songs and stories of griots. That's inspired archaeologists to excavate the...
From dogs to rabbits, NPR readers share how adopting shelter pets impacted them
National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day is on April 30. To bring awareness to the day, the Up First newsletter is sharing some stories...
Trump’s ‘America First’ is becoming ‘America Alone’ — at the worst possible time
The Associated Press reported that the White House Office of Management and Budget proposed slashing the State Department’s budget by almost 50%.