KBRW – AM/FM Silakkuagvik Communications https://www.kbrw.org “Top of the World Radio” Mon, 27 Jul 2026 17:44:25 +0000 en-US hourly 1 New UAS partnerships allow students to pursue law degrees in Juneau https://alaskapublic.org/news/education/2026-07-27/new-uas-partnerships-allow-students-to-pursue-law-degrees-in-juneau Mon, 27 Jul 2026 17:44:25 +0000 https://www.kbrw.org/2026/07/27/new-uas-partnerships-allow-students-to-pursue-law-degrees-in-juneau/ Normally, students pursuing law move out of state. A new partnership between Mitchell Hamline School of Law and University of Alaska Southeast allows them to take courses locally instead.

]]> The ‘cockroach’ in the machine: How Gen Z is rattling South Asia’s elites https://www.npr.org/2026/07/27/nx-s1-5908567/india-cockroach-movement-gen-z-south-asia Mon, 27 Jul 2026 16:54:28 +0000 https://www.kbrw.org/2026/07/27/the-cockroach-in-the-machine-how-gen-z-is-rattling-south-asias-elites/ South Asia’s leaders have long boasted about their demographic dividend. But the region’s young people are turning it into a political reckoning.]]>

South Asia’s leaders have long boasted about their demographic dividend. But the region’s young people are turning it into a political reckoning.

]]> 3 dead in mass shooting in Seattle. And, U.S. and Iran pause fighting https://www.npr.org/2026/07/27/g-s1-135621/up-first-newsletter-mass-shooting-seattle-iran-us-war-democrats-senate-midterms Mon, 27 Jul 2026 11:45:56 +0000 https://www.kbrw.org/2026/07/27/3-dead-in-mass-shooting-in-seattle-and-u-s-and-iran-pause-fighting/ A mass shooting at a Seattle festival has left three people dead. And, the U.S. and Iran have been exchanging diplomatic messages after nearly tw weeks of intense fighting.]]>

A mass shooting at a Seattle festival has left three people dead. And, the U.S. and Iran have been exchanging diplomatic messages after nearly tw weeks of intense fighting.

]]> France continues to fight devastating wildfires, while progress is made in Spain https://www.npr.org/2026/07/27/nx-s1-5909107/france-spain-wildfires-updates Mon, 27 Jul 2026 10:50:09 +0000 https://www.kbrw.org/2026/07/27/france-continues-to-fight-devastating-wildfires-while-progress-is-made-in-spain/ In southern France a wildfire in the region of Gironde is still active, while two major fires in central Spain are finally coming under control, ahead of the fourth heat wave of the summer.]]>

In southern France a wildfire in the region of Gironde is still active, while two major fires in central Spain are finally coming under control, ahead of the fourth heat wave of the summer.

]]> In Memphis, an ‘anti-crime’ task force quietly turned into an ICE crackdown https://www.npr.org/2026/07/27/nx-s1-5896284/national-guard-memphis-immigration-task-force Mon, 27 Jul 2026 09:00:00 +0000 https://www.kbrw.org/2026/07/27/in-memphis-an-anti-crime-task-force-quietly-turned-into-an-ice-crackdown/ The influx of federal agents into the city last fall led to widespread immigration arrests – a majority without criminal convictions. President Trump has said he wants to replicate it elsewhere.]]>

The influx of federal agents into the city last fall led to widespread immigration arrests – a majority without criminal convictions. President Trump has said he wants to replicate it elsewhere.

]]> Baltimore will turn 911 into more than just an emergency number https://www.npr.org/2026/07/27/nx-s1-5874720/baltimore-will-turn-911-into-more-than-just-an-emergency-number Mon, 27 Jul 2026 09:00:00 +0000 https://www.kbrw.org/2026/07/27/baltimore-will-turn-911-into-more-than-just-an-emergency-number/ Baltimore is rethinking what it means to call 911, and who responds. Callers who don’t need police will get help finding social services and healthcare before they actually fall into crisis.]]>

Baltimore is rethinking what it means to call 911, and who responds. Callers who don’t need police will get help finding social services and healthcare before they actually fall into crisis.

]]> Kalshi attacks Wisconsin law banning election bets as ‘voter suppression’ https://www.npr.org/2026/07/27/nx-s1-5905360/kalshi-wisconsin-election-betting-prediction-markets Mon, 27 Jul 2026 09:00:00 +0000 https://www.kbrw.org/2026/07/27/kalshi-attacks-wisconsin-law-banning-election-bets-as-voter-suppression/ The spat between the leading prediction market company and a key battleground state could be a glimpse into the next major fight between states and the fast-growing industry.]]>

The spat between the leading prediction market company and a key battleground state could be a glimpse into the next major fight between states and the fast-growing industry.

]]> Morning news brief https://www.npr.org/2026/07/27/nx-s1-5901889/morning-news-brief Mon, 27 Jul 2026 08:43:38 +0000 https://www.kbrw.org/2026/07/27/morning-news-brief/ Three people were killed in a shooting at a Seattle food festival Sunday, U.S and Iran pause airstrikes, with less than 100 days left until Election Day, a look at how the midterms are shaping up.

]]> Can the U.S. and Iran take the off-ramp? https://www.npr.org/2026/07/27/g-s1-135611/can-the-u-s-and-iran-take-the-off-ramp Mon, 27 Jul 2026 05:57:59 +0000 https://www.kbrw.org/2026/07/26/can-the-u-s-and-iran-take-the-off-ramp/ The U.S. military has paused its airstrikes on Iran after nearly two weeks of intensifying bombing, while diplomatic efforts have pushed forward to try to avert a return to all-out war.]]>

The U.S. military has paused its airstrikes on Iran after nearly two weeks of intensifying bombing, while diplomatic efforts have pushed forward to try to avert a return to all-out war.

]]> With just a few primary elections to go, the competitive Senate map keeps shifting https://www.npr.org/2026/07/27/nx-s1-5907379/2026-midterm-election-senate-races Mon, 27 Jul 2026 05:13:24 +0000 https://www.kbrw.org/2026/07/26/with-just-a-few-primary-elections-to-go-the-competitive-senate-map-keeps-shifting/ For Democrats to take control of the U.S. Senate, they have to flip 4 seats currently held by Republicans. Republicans, meanwhile, are playing defense and pickup opportunities are harder to find.]]>

For Democrats to take control of the U.S. Senate, they have to flip 4 seats currently held by Republicans. Republicans, meanwhile, are playing defense and pickup opportunities are harder to find.

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