We review the newest album by Paramore’s frontwoman Hayley Williams. Paramore may be an early 2000’s millennial throwback, but Williams keeps it fresh and unexpected with this latest drop.

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We cover this invisible danger in the water – and what you should (and shouldn’t) do if you find yourself quickly getting pulled into this situation.

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Segment 1: Lonelier By Design: The Quiet Decline Of Community Spaces

Segment 2: The Foolproof Way To Find Joy In Cooking Again

Viewpoints Explained: The Lifesaving Tip That Could Save You In This Emergency

Culture Crash: Paramore’s Hayley Williams Is Back With New Music

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Most people would agree that eating out and staying in are two very different experiences. Chef and cookbook author Alison Roman explains that being able to have people over and cooking for people you love provides a different way to spend your time and money. We speak with Roman about how to simplify this process, choose recipes that lead you to success and don’t leave you confused and overwhelmed.

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Are you familiar with the term, ‘third place’? These are the local cafes, diners, public parks, park district centers and other places that foster connection and feel accessible and welcoming. Many of us take these areas, and the benefit they bring, for granted. Yet, for many, especially senior citizens and low-income individuals, these spots are a lifeline. Sadly, these places are disappearing across the country as prices rise and people shift their habits. We cover the importance of these hubs and the broad-ranging health impacts and consequences without them.

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Fall 2025 is shaping up to be a goldmine for film lovers, with new releases from top directors like Spike Lee, Kathryn Bigelow, Paul Thomas Anderson, and the Safdie brothers. We preview the most anticipated movies of 2025 still to come.

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Third spaces like libraries and parks are disappearing, and with them, the everyday connections that reduce social isolation. It’s a quiet shift with wide-reaching effects on health, equity, and daily life in the U.S.

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After more than 60 years of global humanitarian work, the U.S. Agency for International Development has been quietly dismantled, leaving a massive void in aid efforts around the world. This week, we explore what led to the closure, the political forces behind it and why experts warn the ripple effects both at home and abroad could be devastating.

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Last month’s catastrophic flood in Texas killed over 130 people - a tragedy that experts say could have been prevented with improved physical warning systems and regulated land use. We break down the underestimated danger of flash flooding and what you need to know to survive if you're ever caught in rising water.

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We review the hit HBO show, “Succession” and why this dramatic masterpiece spanning four seasons is worth watching more than once.

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