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BBC Essex celebrates 40 years on the radio
On fireworks night in 1986, the county of Essex wasn't just awash with the booms of exploding rockets and crackles of Catherine wheels. That day, a new BBC local radio station for the county had been launched, pitching itself as a rival to the big…
Azerbaijan marks Television and Radio Workers' Day with special book exhibition
The National Library of Azerbaijan has opened its traditional book exhibition titled “November 6 – Television and Radio Workers' Day” for visitors. The exhibition features publications in Azerbaijani and foreign languages…
Lewis Hamilton calls for FIA action after Max Verstappen exchange and unheard radio remark
Lewis Hamilton finished second behind Max Verstappen at the Mexico Grand Prix. Seven-time Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton has called for the FIA to intervene after complaints surrounding 'clipping'. Hamilton endured an incident-packed…
When will Christmas music play on the radio in Chicago? 93.9 LITE FM reveals start date
Chicagoans will soon be rockin' around the Christmas tree as the highly anticipated return of holiday music on the radio finally has a date. The announcement was made Wednesday, as 93.9 LITE FM revealed to listeners 'Santa Claus is OFFICIALLY…
Latest Iowa measles case found in Osage - Radio Iowa
The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services says another case of the measles has been found in the state. HHS says the latest case involves potential exposure at the Mitchell County Regional Health Center in Osage on October 29th between 9:45…
Leak TruStream may look like a 1960s radio, but it's thoroughly modern and gifted network music player, albeit one that sounds a tad toothy at the top
Leak has been doing very nicely as its own tribute act lately, and the latest product to get the ‘walnut and aluminium' mid-20th century modern retro treatment is a network streamer called TruStream. But while it looks like a throwback, the…
Scarborough elects town councilors, passes radio system referendum
Read all of our coverage of Maine's 2026 election or stay up to date with the latest developments through the Maine Political Report in your inbox or text messages from politics editor Kirby Wilson. Voters elected Jessica Sargent, Sean Flaherty and…
Pate says 63% of registered voters cast ballots in Iowa midterms - Radio Iowa
Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate says voter turnout in this year's midterm election was the highest it's been in 30 years. Just over 63% of Iowa's registered voters cast ballots. “We had over 1,380,528 ballots that were cast,” Pate…
ISU students who died during wartime to be recognized - Radio Iowa
With Veterans Day next week, the annual Gold Star Hall ceremony is also scheduled to honor the memory of Iowa State University students who died while serving our country in the military. Megan Moore, a marketing specialist at the ISU Memorial…
Firefighters tackle blaze at industrial estate in Langley Mill
Firefighters are tackling a blaze at an industrial estate in Langley Mill. Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service said it was called to the site on Hall Road at about 08:25 GMT on Thursday. Crews from Alfreton, Heanor and Ilkeston are at the scene…
Fred Jacobs to step down as President of Jacobs Media
Jacobs Media founder Fred Jacobs will step down as President at the end of 2026 after leading the radio consulting firm for 43 years. His brother, Paul Jacobs, will become President, while Fred will transition to Chairman and remain involved in…
Community colleges rush to expand semiconductor training as labor shortage looms US chip industry
For three years, Ethan Mock worked part-time at a gym to make ends meet while taking on more than $100,000 in debt to pursue a degree in business administration. Earlier this year — his fifth and final at Northern Arizona University —…
We now know when Slate plans to start building its $25,000 truck
Slate's $25,000 electric truck is about to take its biggest step toward reality. Kenda, the carmaker's tire supplier, wrote in a press release last week that an EV-specific tire will launch on the Blank Slate 'when the vehicle enters production in…
LIV Golf future in doubt as premier says Australia event likely cancelled
A reboot of the rebel men's golf league, LIV Golf, appears to be in doubt after reports BC Partners is pulling its financial backing. The league lost its financial backing from the Saudi Arabian Public Investment Fund and needs a new backer. The…
Warner Records Nashville Lays Off Five, Including EVP of Marketing Victoria Mason
Warner Records Nashville laid off five staff members on Tuesday (Nov. 3), Billboard has confirmed, including executive vp of marketing Victoria “Torie” Mason and senior vp of publicity Fount Lynch. Mason joined Warner out of Nashville…
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