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AOC could be 2028 Dem nominee after playing Obama's 'game,' conservative radio host says
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., is well positioned to become the Democratic presidential nominee in 2028, conservative radio host Buck Sexton predicted on the 'Hang Out with Sean Hannity' podcast, arguing that the New York Democrat has taken…
Why Did Smartphone Brands Stop Making Phones With FM Radio Support?
Video killed the radio star, but that hasn't stopped audio from weaving the rhythm of our lives. Most of the content we listen to nowadays come from streaming services. But hop in your beat-up sedan or sit down for a trim at your favorite stylist…
Radio journalist switches track to become train driver
Alex Worsick, a former BBC Radio Lancashire and 2BR producer and presenter, has begun training as a driver with Northern after more than two decades in broadcasting. Alex was inspired to apply for the role in 2024 after producing a segment for the…
Lewis Hamilton radio frustration explained after secret Ferrari strategy
Fred Vasseur has revealed the Ferrari pit wall did not want to tell Lewis Hamilton about his strategy in Zandvoort, so as to not alert rivals about what the team was initially trying to attempt. Hamilton voiced his frustration over team radio when…
BBC Radio Scotland's flagship morning show sees listeners turn off in droves
Good Morning Scotland was launched on Hogmanay in 1973, and became the longest-running and most listened to show on the station. But the programme was dropped permanently in November last year, with station managers saying that “audience…
Iowa home sales drop 16% from June to July - Radio Iowa
The median price for an Iowa home sold in July climbed to $280,000, nearly 11% higher than the same month a year ago. Data from the Iowa Association of Realtors shows the number of closed home sales dropped 16% from June to July, while the number…
Grassley: New tariffs on Canada could hurt US economy, national security - Radio Iowa
The prices Iowans pay for gasoline and groceries are already sky high, but new tariffs on goods coming from Canada will push costs still higher on everything from alcohol to auto parts to lumber. Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley says with the trade…
Greater Manchester Police says drones are 'future of policing
Drones have been described a 'the future of policing' after they were used to help seize 130 illegal off-road bikes across north Manchester in the less than a year. The fleet of drones is being used by Greater Manchester Police instead of the force…
Mike Sweeney named among Salford's 100 Heroes
BBC Radio Manchester presenter Mike Sweeney was recognised as one of Salford's 100 Heroes during his show this morning, with Salford Mayor Paul Dennett making the announcement live on air. Paul joined Mike to discuss Salford 100, a series of events…
DF95 National Championship at Lincoln Radio Sailing Club
by Nigel Barrow 26 Aug 09:46 BST 22-23 August 2026 A few seconds after the start of seeding race 4 and Craig Richards already has a healthy lead during the DF95 National Championship 2026 at Lincoln Radio Sailing Club © Nigel Barrow A weekend…
Key dates and details for ISBC 2026 announced
The International Student Broadcasting Championship 2026 has released its full schedule for this year's competition. Entries will open on 1st September, giving students the chance to submit their work for review by an international panel of media…
Music 1 launches cloud based scheduler
Music 1 has released a cloud-based version of its music scheduling software. The original windows-based program will continue to work along with its new offering, MusicOne Cloud, which now works in a browser environment. MusicOne Cloud's website…
New Next-Gen Dish Adds Muscle to NASA's Deep Space Network
NASA's Deep Space Network facility in California is marking the addition of a brand new 34-meter-wide (114-foot-wide) radio frequency antenna to the agency's deep space communications and navigation system. The network uses giant dish antennas…
Giants among five MLB teams launching partnership with Kalshi predictions market
In a pro sports landscape now crowded with gambling sponsorships, the San Francisco Giants added another on Tuesday, officially announcing their partnership with predictions market Kalshi. The Giants already have a multiyear agreement with…
PA Measles Outbreak Sparking Predictable Virulent Outbreak of TDS
It's sort of ironic that one of my posts yesterday was about Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro's use of a health department regulatory rewrite to do an end run around a state constitutional amendment that truncated his emergency dictatorial…
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