South Africa’s iconic Market Theater, born in the darkest days of apartheid and a force for change, is celebrating its 50th anniversary.
Ashley Tribble
Ashley (aka Tribble) joined the TPR team as a substitute afternoon host in 2023. Hailing from the Midwest, Tribble is a comedian, producer and host who has been working in digital media since 2015. She started her career in audio as the creator, producer and host of P Power Radio, a podcast that shares the stories of revolutionary millennial women and the history of the world they are working to change. The podcast featured a range of women artists, activists, entrepreneurs and bosses from Chicago and beyond, and was listed among Ebony’s “5 Black Podcasts to Have in Your Arsenal” in 2016. In 2019, she helped launch More Sauce, a network focused on stories from creators of color at Stitcher. There she started her journey as the producer for Dead Ass with Khadeen & Devale Ellis, where she currently leads creative audio and live show production. In 2020, Tribble helped launch The Black Effect at iHeart, a network focused on Black stories and experiences.
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U.S. troops injured in attack on Saudi base as the war reaches one month
As the war in Iran reaches the one-month mark, a Iranian strike on an air base in Saudi Arabia wounded several U.S. service members. On Saturday the Israeli military intercepted a missile launched from Yemen.
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Does the U.S. have a chance in the World Cup? 2 important games will provide clues
The U.S. has gone unbeaten in its past five international matches. But now the team is upping the ante with games against Belgium and Portugal that could show fans whether a deep run is in the cards.
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Trump wants a deadlocked Congress to move on AI. Frustrated states say they already have
State lawmakers have been stepping in to regulate artificial intelligence, clashing with the federal government’s inaction as concerns about oversight and safety grow.
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‘No Kings’ aims for record turnout in Saturday’s anti-Trump protests
Organizers behind No Kings, a network of progressive groups, says protesters will stage demonstrations across the country and abroad to speak out against the Trump administration’s actions.
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Tiger Woods arrested on suspicion of DUI, authorities say
Woods was arrested on suspicion of DUI. The Martin County Sheriff’s Office said Woods was not injured.
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What does an 8-year-old do after winning a Grammy? Fractions
Aura V is the youngest-ever individually named Grammy winner. But the 8-year-old still struggles with division and would appreciate extra time on the playground at recess.
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Defense Secretary Hegseth intervened to stop promotions of Black and female officers
The four Army officers were on track to become one-star generals, NPR confirms. Defense secretary Pete Hegseth’s involvement in the promotion process is highly unusual.
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Research points to how companies could make social media less addictive for teens
Juries in two big cases have affirmed what research is finding: The design of social media platforms is particularly compelling and hard to resist for kids. There are growing calls to change it.
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Gov. Wes Moore served in combat. Here’s what he thinks about the Iran war
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore has turned aside speculation that he might seek the presidency in 2028. He is seeking re-election to his current job in 2026.
But in this debut episode of NPR’s Newsmakers, Moore tells host Steve Inskeep that he’s put a lot of thought into the challenge that President Trump’s successor would face upon taking office on January 20, 2029.
At 47, Moore is regarded among Democrats as a rising star. The governor and First Lady Dawn Moore have drawn comparisons to the Obamas. He’s a decorated combat veteran, anti-poverty fighter and charismatic public speaker who was elected governor in 2022 in his first ever campaign.
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