Wide angle shot of a farm field with round bales of hay at sunrise or sunset under a partly cloudy sky.
The Yonder Report: News from rural America - January 1, 2026
After Minnesota fraud allegations, HHS orders states to justify child care spending
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People are getting their news from AI – and it’s altering their views
Title card for Bob Garver's "A Look at the Movies" column.
Movie Review - Marty Supreme
Map of the state of New Mexico, showing portions of surrounding states
New Mexico civil rights advocates confront license plate surveillance
Photo of a sign the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) in a store window.
Utahns will be banned from using SNAP to buy soda starting January 1
Arial view of the Colorado River running through the Grand Canyon.
Grand Canyon Conservancy hosts scientists, artists in Arizona
Two hand gripping jail or prison cell bars.
Study shows far-reaching health disparities for people out of prison
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Exposure to neighborhood violence leads some Denver teens to use tobacco and alcohol earlier
Concept art prominently showing the word "Disinformation" over and exclamation mark/bang symbol. Blurred words about negative uses of technology are in the background.
Deepfakes leveled up in 2025 – here’s what’s coming next
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ByteDance’s agreement to sell TikTok puts app’s algorithm in the spotlight
Artist's concept showing the Earth with satellite-like bubbles around it showing differing types of energy sources.
As 2025 ends, Colorado officially falls short of its first major greenhouse gas target
PROMO People - Slim Randles
Home Country – Thoughts on a fireplace
Computer tablet displaying the word "Abortion" with a stethoscope draped over the corner
Trump administration officially ends veteran abortion access
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Commentary - Counting sheep on the way to enlightenment: Why I nap, and why you should too
Note pad on a table with numerous descriptive words about mental health next to a cup of coffee
Nevada touts progress in 988 hotline performance
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EarthTalk - Why are Arctic rivers and streams turning orange?
Title card for the EarthTalk en espanol environmental column showing a green glass globe.
EarthTalk - ¿Por qué los ríos y arroyos del Ártico se están volviendo naranjas?