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  • They’re up, they’re down. They’re up again. We're talking about gas prices. After months of decline, gas prices here rose as much as 17 cents a gallon from a week ago and 35 cents from a month ago. We hear from some experts about what’s going on.
  • Lynda Barry is a 2019 MacArthur Genius Grant recipient and has worked as a painter, cartoonist, writer, illustrator, playwright, editor, commentator and teacher and found that they are very much alike.

    Barry is the inimitable creator behind the seminal comic strip that was syndicated across North America in alternative weeklies for two decades, “Ernie Pook’s Comeek,” featuring the incomparable Marlys and Freddy. She is the author of “The Freddie Stories,” “One! Hundred! Demons!,” “The! Greatest! of! Marlys!,” “Cruddy: An Illustrated Novel,” “Naked Ladies! Naked Ladies! Naked Ladies!” and “The Good Times are Killing Me,” which was adapted as an off-Broadway play and won the Washington State Governor’s Award.

    She has written four bestselling and acclaimed creative how-to graphic novels for “Drawn & Quarterly”: “What It Is,” which won the Eisner Award for Best Reality Based Graphic Novel and R.R. Donnelly Award for highest literary achievement by a Wisconsin author; “Picture This”; “Syllabus: Notes From an Accidental Professor” and “Making Comics.”
  • Your home didn’t come with a manual … until now.

    Nearly 60% of homeowners postpone repairs because of cost, and 1 in 5 who try DIY fixes end up making the problem worse.

    Nail down your spot at [Re]build & [Re]claim, a hands-on workshop that takes the guesswork out of preventative home maintenance. You’ll learn what most people discover the hard (and expensive) way.

    Spot problems early

    Handle simple repairs yourself

    Prevent small issues from becoming costly damage.

    You’ll also practice seasonal upkeep, energy-saving improvements, and practical DIY fixes built on the 11 Principles of a Healthy Home and our 25 Safe and Healthy Priorities.

    By the end, you’ll know how to protect your home’s value, stay ahead of repairs, and reclaim the peace of mind that makes homeownership feel rewarding again.

    Think of it as a little R&R for your home.
  • Deep in the jungle of Guatemala, archeologists have uncovered the site of an ancient massacre of Maya nobles. The discovery provides a snapshot of the Maya civilization as it began to collapse.
  • Hear a young conductor, composer and pianist riff on Beethoven and play his own jazz-inspired compositions.
  • We breakdown the mystery illness spreading among dogs nationwide. Vets are unsure of exactly what it is, but they do have some recommendations on how to keep your pet safe. Plus, ahead of the holidays, what is the state of local shelters?
  • Have you ever heard that little voice telling you to do something more with your life? Kathy Izard heard that voice, and unlike many of us, she decided to…
  • Hear a live set from the traditional Irish band, which has been making music together for decades.
  • Georgia's Republican governor, Brian Kemp, is pledging to make his state the "electric mobility capital" of the country without embracing the climate realities that are helping drive the transition.
  • Former FBI Director Robert Mueller has been appointed as a special counsel to investigate Russian influence in the election. And Google has unveiled its latest product ideas.
  • White House communication has caused confusion over the fate of the country's newest national monuments in California.
  • Join Pretty Paid & Productive on July 26, 2025 (3PM–8PM) at the DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Charlotte SouthPark for an empowering women’s event filled with real talk, growth strategies, and supportive sisterhood. Connect with ambitious women building purpose-driven lives in business and beyond. Don’t miss this chance to level up and thrive — you belong in the room!
  • President Biden said he's worried about soaring energy prices and says the world can't simply cut its use of fossil fuels — even as he heads to Glasgow for the U.N. climate summit.
  • President Biden has gotten a diverse group of 40 federal judges confirmed in 2021, the most for a new president since the Reagan era.
  • Biden said he aims for the U.S. to find some normalcy by July 4th. New York Gov. Cuomo faces an impeachment inquiry. Louisville marks one year after the killing of Breonna Taylor.
  • Rye was all but pushed off the market by sweeter, corn-based bourbon after Prohibition, but it might be coming back, no illegal still required. Bartenders from coast to coast seem to prefer its intense flavor for their cocktail creations.
  • While the outcome of Amy Coney Barrett's confirmation to the Supreme Court is not in doubt, senators remain at odds over the decision to advance a nomination so close to a presidential election.
  • Joseph Lord is a Louisville native who was raised in Jeffersontown. He attended Western Kentucky University before covering public safety and later city government for The Anniston (Ala.) Star. He's also covered education for The Tribune and Evening News in southern Indiana and music and pop culture for Velocity, The Courier-Journal's weekly entertainment magazine.
  • The lawsuit was filed in federal court earlier this month alleging predatory policies for rural patients.
  • Top lawmakers were notified about the operation shortly before it was launched, but the White House did not seek authorization from Congress to carry out the strikes.
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