Neda Ulaby
Stories
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A poet on capturing a difficult moment in time
Donika Kelly wrote part of her new poetry collection, "The Natural Order of Things," during her first year of teaching, at a time when U.S. drone strikes in military conflicts were killing civilians.
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Italians are using a phrase meaning to retreat not surrender
An expression in Italy is being used to mean insulating yourself from the world's unpleasantness.
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The President has named a new Acting Librarian of Congress. It's his former defense lawyer.
Todd Blanche, a former personal lawyer for President Trump, is now acting Librarian of Congress. According to his public profile, Blanche has no experience working in libraries or archives.
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Disney's newest theme park will be in Abu Dhabi
The company's theme parks and cruises make up a fast-growing section of its profits. The new park will be located on Yas Island with a number of existing attractions.
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Here's the 2025 list of most endangered historic places in the U.S.
This year, the annual list from the National Trust for Historic Preservation includes a mysterious castle, flooded communities in Florida and North Carolina, historic hotels and a gigantic turtle.
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20 musicians who should get to go to space before Katy Perry
On April 14, Blue Origin plans to launch a space flight with a crew that includes the singer behind the 2010 hit "Firework." But we can think of many other artists who deserve to be among the stars.
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National Recording Registry adds Tracy Chapman, Hamilton and the Minecraft game soundtrack
There are 25 new additions to the Library of Congress collection. They include albums by Elton John, Miles Davis, Amy Winehouse, and the original cast recording of Hamilton.
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Remembering Val Kilmer, whose roles helped define the 1980s and '90s on screen
Actor Val Kilmer has died at 65. Kilmer played Jim Morrison, Batman, and dozens of other characters in movies that helped define the 1980s and 1990s.
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What's soil blocking? This seeding method helps gardeners use less plastic and peat
Soil blocking is an environmentally friendly method to prep seedlings. The technique has captured the attention of serious gardeners who'd like to make their growing more sustainable.
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Poet Amy Genstler knows it's spring
Amy Gerstler's 14th book of poetry, Is This My Final Form? comes out in April. One of its poems is about this change of season, welcoming spring.
