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Winter author series kicks off with Coll Thrush's 'Wrecked'

The KUOW Book Club is embarking on a winter series of book talks in partnership with The Seattle Public Library this month. Our first pick is Coll Thrush's "Wrecked: Unsettling Histories from the Graveyard of the Pacific." Thrush will join us for a live interview at the Seattle Central Library on Feb. 26. Register for free here.
- Katie Campbell
A second major winter storm bringing rare, heavy snowfall to the Southeast U.S.

A winter storm is hitting North Carolina. Charlotte has seen heavy snowfall so far, with more to come, and a bomb cyclone threatens the eastern part of the state.
- Nick de la Canal
Technology

Schools in China are making AI part of the curriculum

While debate rages in the U.S. about the merits and risks of AI in schools, it a state-mandated part of the curriculum in China, as the authorities try to create a pool of AI-savvy professionals.
- John Ruwitch
Politics

Alex Plechash, chair of Minnesota's Republican Party, on federal agents in the state

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe talks with Alex Plechash, chair of the Minnesota GOP, about the federal presence in his state.
- Ayesha Rascoe
Health

Gene therapies are out of reach for many who need them to beat diseases

Gene therapy drugs have the potential to cure some diseases, but some have a price tag of over a million dollars. Who gets access to them and who doesn't?
- Sydney Lupkin
Immigration

Why Florida has moved to freeze H-1B work visas at state public universities

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks to Professor Talat Rahman about Florida's move to freeze H-1B work visas at state public universities.
- Ayesha Rascoe
National

Would you give up a freshly-dug parking space? The ethics of spot-saving in the winter

Your car was buried under the snow, you spent hours digging it out: Are you now going to give up your parking spot without a fight? Not in Baltimore you won't.
- Scott Maucione
Economy

AI, health insurance stocks drove a bumpy week for markets

Tariffs, gold and the AI bubble are just some of the reasons January was a bumpy ride for markets.
- Maria Aspan
Arts & Life

A Vancouver museum shows failure is worth celebrating

At Vancouver's Museum of Personal Failure, artifacts celebrate a range of life's shortcomings. Some contributors say taking part in the project has been cathartic.
- Dave Mistich
Music

What to watch for at the 2026 Grammy Awards

From Lady Gaga to Kendrick Lamar, we hear about the nominees for this year's Grammy awards.
- Ayesha Rascoe

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