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NASA CubeSat Begins Mission to Study Radio Waves in Space
NASA's latest small satellite mission is now in orbit studying how natural and human-made radio waves travel from Earth's surface into space, helping scientists better understand and predict changes in the near‑Earth space environment. The…
Andy Kershaw's brave health battles as former Radio One DJ dies aged 66
Former Radio One DJ, Andy Kershaw, braved a number of health battles before his death, which was announced today. The Live Aid presenter died at around 7.30pm on Thursday his family has confirmed, after it was announced in January that the…
Former BBC Radio 1 DJ and Live Aid presenter Andy Kershaw dies at 66
BBC DJ and Live Aid presenter Andy Kershaw has died at the age of 66, months after he revealed he was battling cancer. His family confirmed that he died yesterday evening (Thursday), months after it was announced he had cancer and was struggling to…
Dave Chappelle on investing in his Ohio town and backing its local public radio station
For more than 25 years, comedian Dave Chappelle has called the small village of Yellow Springs, Ohio, home. Amna Nawaz traveled there to meet with Chappelle and understand why he's invested millions of dollars into this community, and why he…
Raye Transforms Radio City Music Hall Into a Jazz Club, Then a Nightclub in Dazzling Two-Hour-Plus Show: Concert Review
If there were ever truth in advertising, it can be found in the poster for Raye 's sensory-overload “This Tour May Contain New Music”: “This tour may also contain: dramatic endings, a brass section, live & passion, at least on…
New Content Director for Planet Rock and Kerrang! Radio
Bauer has appointed James Pllu as Content Director for Planet Rock and Kerrang! Radio, where he was previously Head of Content for both brands. Gary Stein, Bauer Media Audio UK's Director of Audio said: “James brings a strong track record…
Radio 1 Dance adds new chart and refreshes daytime schedule
Radio 1 Dance is introducing a weekly chart show and updating its daytime schedule. From Monday 20 April, The Official Radio 1 Dance Chart will air each week from 11.30am to 12pm, hosted by Arielle Free. The programme will count down the UK's Top…
BBC radio legend dies as tributes flood in for star after health battle
A BBC Radio legend has died aged 66 after a health battle. The former Radio 1 star and Live Aid presenter's family has confirmed the sad news, saying he passed away around on Thursday (April 16). It had been announced earlier this year in January…
Andy Kershaw dead: BBC Radio 1 DJ and Live Aid presenter dies after cancer battle
Andy Kershaw has died after a battle with cancer The former BBC Radio 1 DJ and Live Aid presenter, Andy Kershaw, has sadly died aged 66 following a battle with cancer, his family has confirmed. It was announced in January this year that he had been…
BBC Radio 1 DJ Andy Kershaw dies aged 66 after cancer battle
BBC broadcaster and Live Aid host Andy Kershaw has passed away aged 66, just months after disclosing his cancer diagnosis. His relatives confirmed his death occurred yesterday evening (Thursday), following the announcement earlier this year that he…
RAYE Dazzles New York's Radio City Music Hall With This Tour May Contain New Music: 7 Best Moments
Few people are having a better 2026 than RAYE. Just two months after receiving the Harry Belafonte Best Song for Social Change Grammy Award for her harrowing 2023 testimonial, “Ice Cream Man,” the London pop sensation unveiled her…
John Battelle's Search Blog The Island Underground Radio Station
This is a bit of a departure, but I figured I'd let you all know about a piece I wrote that was just published in our local paper. It covers a quirky underground radio station I stumbled across some years back. You can find the online piece here…
Green Day gets SiriusXM station two years after Las Vegas radio ban
Green Day is taking over the airwaves with a new radio station that'll provide fans an inside look at their most iconic moments. The East Bay punk group's new SiriusXM channel, Green Day's Idiot Station, is set to feature early Green Day demos…
Iowa House panel passes restrictions on abortion pills - Radio Iowa
An Iowa House committee has voted to set new restrictions for medications that induce abortions. The bill would require a doctor to give the pills to a patient in a medical setting. Representative Devon Wood, a Republican from New Market, said the…
Thousands of Iowa ag ed students head for big FFA event in Ames - Radio Iowa
One of the nation's largest FFA conventions will get underway in central Iowa this weekend. About 5,000 Iowa members of the agricultural education organization will attend the 98th annual Iowa FFA State Leadership Conference at Iowa State…
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