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Actor collapses and dies during heated live radio interview
A well-known actor has passed away after collapsing during a live radio interview. The radio station confirmed the death of Ghanaian actor Seth Kwame Dzokoto during an on-air conversation with presenter Prince Gyimah. Dzokoto initially collapsed…
Wheel of Fortune' Scandal Takes New Turn as Alleged Witness Says FBI Hasn't Contacted Her - 'Radio Silent
The woman who reported former 'Wheel of Fortune' announcer Jim Thornton after allegedly seeing disturbing messages on his laptop during a commercial flight says she still has not been contacted by the FBI, according to TMZ. Sources close to the…
Communicorp UK agrees deal to buy Radio Essex
Independent station Radio Essex is in the process of being acquired by Communicorp UK, RadioToday can reveal. The service, previously known recently as Southend Radio and Chelmsford Radio, broadcasts an AC hit music format on 105.1 FM, 107.7 FM…
Daughter of Beloved Bay Area Radio Personality Ronn Owens Sentenced In Fake Pregnancy Case
Laura Owens, the daughter of Bay Area radio personalities Ronn Owens and Jan Black, pleaded guilty this summer to four counts including pregnancy frauds involving two Arizona men, and she's now been sentenced to jail time. An entire mini-cottage…
Czech government approves first step to scrapping TV and radio licence fees in 4.36am vote, sparking protests
The lower house of Czech parliament became a nighttime battleground for the future of the country's public service media at the weekend, when MPs pushed through the abolition of public service media licence fees in the bill's first reading in the…
How to Protect Your Radio Station From PHP2Shell
Also see this related coverage about which equipment manufacturers are moving to patch equipment in light of the PHP2Shell vulnerability. If you handle network security duties for your radio station or work with someone in IT, you know this past…
Can a caterpillar really predict whether Iowa will have a nasty winter? - Radio Iowa
A central Iowa entomologist says there may actually be some science behind the folklore about how the thickness of a wooly bear caterpillar's stripes can help predict the severity of the winter ahead. Ginny Mitchell, of Boone, says a fellow…
$100,000 more to boost museums in Iowa Great Lakes area - Radio Iowa
A group formed three years ago to support 13 museums in the Iowa Great Lakes area is getting another $100,000 donation for the project. “The goal of the alliance was to elevate each musum individually and also elevate the museums in the area…
Over 265,000 Iowans cast ballots in first 11 days of early voting - Radio Iowa
The latest data from the Iowa Secretary of State's office indicates well over 265,000 Iowans have already cast their ballots. The tally was released at 8 a.m. this morning and it covers the first 11 days of early voting in Iowa. Nearly 71% of the…
UNI professor says Iowa has rarity of 3 competitive US House races - Radio Iowa
University of Northern Iowa political science professor Donna Hoffmann says three of Iowa's four congressional races were considered competitive at the beginning of the year and seem to be among the country's most competitive as election day draws…
'Autonomy, not flesh': RAF chief outlines AI drone-powered future
A future Royal Air Force will rely on “autonomy not flesh”, its chief said on Monday as he described plans in which Typhoon fighters are accompanied by four AI-enabled drones capable of patrolling hundreds of miles in the distance.
Mexico City Grand Prix 2026: Race start time, how to watch, full schedule, predictions
Formula 1 heads to Mexico on a weekend where Kimi Antonelli could win the drivers' championship for the first time. The Mercedes driver extended his lead in the title to 123 points from George Russell after winning the United States Grand Prix. He…
Richard Hammond's series that 'gives great insight into personal life' returns
Richard Hammond is taking on his biggest challenge yet Broadcaster Richard Hammond has returned to television as he continues to operate a vehicle restoration workshop in Hereford known as The Smallest Cog. In a new instalment of his Quest…
Liverpool podcast: Ronald Araujo analysis - The Red Kop
BBC Radio Merseyside discussed Liverpool loanee Ronald Araujo on the latest edition of The Red Kop show. The 27-year-old versatile defender has been winning Reds fans over since his first start for the club against Ipswich Town in September. Host…
Kent Parkrun event cancelled after planters installed on route
A Kent Parkrun event was cancelled on Saturday morning after large planters were installed on the route. Organisers of Cylopark Parkrun near Gravesend said the planters had been placed on a cycle path by Kent County Council following concerns about…
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