Former Weeki Wachee Mermaids return to the springs as seniors Once a mermaid, always a mermaid. A group of women in their 70s recently visited the Florida springs where they once performed as mermaids to see if they still had the magic. Skyler Lebron
Some young people ditching dating apps and opting for old-fashioned alternatives For some, online dating brings love. For others, it's emotionally fatiguing. That's why some young people are ditching dating apps and creating in-person alternatives. Anna Marie Yanny
Jenny Slate shares a memory she'd like to relive Jenny Slate has been nominated for her first ever Emmy award for her role in Dying for Sex. We listen to her recount a memory she'd like to be able to relive.
NEA cancels decades-long creative writing fellowship For decades the program has supported writers who would become big names – Alice Walker, Michael Cunningham, Louise Erdrich and more. Last week, applicants got an email saying the program would be no more. Andrew Limbong
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are in their engagement era The singer-songwriter announced the engagement Tuesday on Instagram, with the caption: "Your English teacher and your gym teacher are getting married." Juliana Kim
AI "deadbots" are persuasive — and researchers say, they're primed for monetization The digital afterlife industry may near $80 billion in a decade, fueled by AI "deadbots." Tech firms see profit. But experts warn of troubling consequences. Chloe Veltman
How Hurricane Katrina changed guidance around evacuating pets during natural disasters The main takeaway post-Katrina: Saving pets helps save people.
Roots of Rock: Country music legend Johnny Cash Cash was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame and the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. He spoke to Fresh Air in 1997 about his career, from touring with Elvis to singing at prisons. He died in 2003. Terry Gross
Roots of Rock: Sun Records founder Sam Phillips Phillips spoke to Fresh Air in 1997 about launching Elvis Presley's career at Sun Records. He also produced early recordings of B.B. King, Howlin' Wolf, Roy Orbison and Johnny Cash. He died in 2003. Terry Gross
Attendees could be in for thunderstorms, dust and hail at this year's Burning Man These weather patterns are typical for this time of year in Nevada's deserts. Eventgoers should keep an eye on the forecast and prepare for hazardous conditions, the National Weather Service said. Ayana Archie