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
A small town teacher ended up with a summer education project without even trying A teacher's students became enthusiastic about her summer side hustle. In the end, everybody learned something without even trying. Laura Palmisano
Kennedy Center names new director of dance programming, days after former staff firings Stephen Nakagawa, a former Washington Ballet dancer, will be the new director of dance programming. The announcement comes five days after the Kennedy Center's previous chief was dismissed. Anastasia Tsioulcas
Is Edinburgh's Fringe still fringe, or has it — gasp — gone mainstream? It began on the edgy margins of a mainstream festival — which it's now eclipsed. But nearly 80 years on, performers and spectators say rising costs threaten the Fringe's alternative vibe. Lauren Frayer