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Forget New Year's resolutions. For 2026, sit with a question instead

As host of the On Being radio show, Krista Tippett asked guests countless metaphysical questions. But this new year, she recommends tossing the resolutions and turning the big questions on yourself.

Folkston is a small rural town not far from the Florida-Georgia line. Known for its scenic swamp and railroad traffic, the area has few major employers and struggles to keep workers from moving to bigger cities like Jacksonville, Fla., just an hour down the road. The jobs created by the Folkston ICE detention facility will bring much-needed jobs, but some locals don't want their town associated with the Trump administration's divisive immigration enforcement practices.

The price of a paycheck: One town's ICE dilemma

The ICE detention center in Folkston, Ga., is expanding to become one of the nation's largest immigrant detention centers. Operated by a private prison corporation GEO Group, it will hold more than 3,000 detainees.

King Charles III says early diagnosis allows his cancer treatment to be reduced

The monarch revealed the positive outlook in a recorded message broadcast on British television as part of a campaign to promote screening, which increases the likelihood of successful treatment.

Americans may love football, but did you know its origins are in medieval England?

"Football" is a word used to refer to different games: American football, the game played at the Super Bowl, where a foot is rarely used to direct the ball. And elsewhere in the world, football refers to what Americans call "soccer." But where does this word really come from?

The San Diego State University campus before the 2022 spring semester begins.

SDSU committee recommends student activities fee increase

The proposed increase would help pay for athletics and some other activities. The final recommended increase is lower than what was originally proposed.

AI brings Supreme Court decisions to life

Like it or not, the justices are about to see AI versions of themselves, speaking words that they spoke in court but that were not heard contemporaneously by anyone except those in the courtroom.

On Juneteenth, she celebrates the role quilts may have played in Underground Railroad

Edith Edmunds, who is 99 years old, the art of quilt making is inextricably linked to the Black struggle for freedom. That's why she plans to be sewing Thursday on Juneteenth.

The Juneteenth flag flies beneath the United States and California State flags at San Diego Unified School District headquarters, June 17, 2022.

'Freedom affirmed': the meaning of Juneteenth, now and always

We sit down with a scholar to discuss the history and significance of Juneteenth. Plus, an upcoming BBQ celebrating Black joy and a preview of the Black Arts Festival.

Soweto Gospel Choir: 'PEACE'

The multi-Grammy and Emmy Award-winning Soweto Gospel Choir will perform a joyful program of South African freedom songs, traditional spirituals, and holiday classics. Soweto Gospel Choir on Facebook / Instagram

Ginger Minj’s Christmas Spectacular

Move over, Santa—the true Queen of Christmas is coming to town! Join RuPaul’s "Drag Race All Stars 10" Winner Ginger Minj for a holiday extravaganza that is sure to get your bells jingling. Known for her quick wit, powerhouse vocals, and undeniable Southern charm, Ginger is trading her spotlight for a sleigh to deliver a night of non-denominational, all-inclusive festive cheer. Ginger Minj on Facebook / Instagram

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