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For most of 2025, cryptocurrencies such as bitcoin surged as President Trump vowed to make the U.S. a crypto leader. But now, a severe sell-off has shaken the sector.
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This CMC forum spotlights the Central Ohio Arts Impact Initiative and a growing movement to position the arts as essential to the region’s social and economic infrastructure. Hear from arts leaders, data experts, and civic partners on how creative work is delivering measurable outcomes that align with Central Ohio’s priorities to nurture vibrant urban suburban, and exurban communities. -
In this episode of Innovating Leadership Co-Creating Our Future, Amazon executives Kara Hurst and Sarah Mathew share how they approach some of the most pressing challenges in global business today: climate impact, water scarcity, customer expectations, AI-driven energy demands, and improving delivery across thousands of communities. -
This week on The Internet Says it's True, we explore the bizarre true story of an invisible barrier inside a 3M manufacturing plant that workers could feel as they walked through a doorway. It sounds like science fiction, but it was actually caused by massive static electricity fields generated during high speed film production. -
This CMC forum explores the direct link between children’s mental health and workplace performance, and the role employers, healthcare leaders, and advocates play in breaking the cycle of stress for families. -
In this episode of Innovating Leadership Co-Creating Our Future, we explore how Amazon applies its logistics network, technology, and innovation to support communities during disasters and address food insecurity at scale.
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SNAP cuts are having a disproportionate effect on one already vulnerable group — LGBTQ+ people. -
Half of the residents of a building outside of Kansas City have stopped paying rent because they say their apartments are moldy, cockroach-infested and dilapidated.
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One pianist has noticed an interesting pattern in demographic trends when it comes to the songs people request for him to play.
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Every new year, public media reporters across the country bring us some of the new state laws taking effect where they are. Here are six in 2026. -
Swiss authorities say dozens of people were killed in an overnight fire at the Le Constellation bar at the Crans-Montana ski resort.
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Family members carry the burden and costs of caring for America's aging population. Federal policy change is slow to come but a new movement and state actions are building momentum.
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Arts & Life
From building your strength to tackling credit card debt, NPR's Life Kit has a newsletter journey to help you tackle your New Year's resolution.
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The WCBE Podcast Experience
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With a panel of leaders, this CMC forum explores the origin, impact, and future of the Columbus Promise. The program’s key partners – the City of Columbus, Columbus City Schools, I Know I Can, and Columbus State – and an array of private backers – have all recently recommitted to launching a new phase of the program, with more than half of a new $25 million goal already raised.
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