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Nov 2, 2023 | wsiu.org | an adult. SIU

At a time when so much of what we see on television is devoted to ongoing coverage of war, you may not want to seek out a scripted drama about war – even long-ago World War II, and even a story based on Anthony Doerr's very popular novel. But All the Light We Cannot See,the new four-hour Netflix miniseries, is worthwhile and heartening. In the midst of the darkness and horror of war, the "Light" in the title refers to hope.

Nov 2, 2023 | wsiu.org | an adult. SIU

Journey back Inside The Blanket Fort as we look at a recent SIU Press book release: "Without Concealment, Without Compromise: The Courageous Lives of Black Civil War Surgeons."Author Jill L. Newmark explores the history of some 12,000 Union Civil War surgeons, only fourteen were Black men. This book is the first-ever comprehensive exploration of their lives and service.

Nov 2, 2023 | wsiu.org | Noam Levey |an adult. SIU

The share of American consumers with medical debt on their credit reports has declined dramatically over the past year as major credit rating agencies removed small unpaid bills and debts that were less than a year old, according to an analysis published Thursday from the nonprofit Urban Institute. At the same time, millions of Americans have seen their credit scores improve, making it easier for many to get a job, rent an apartment, or get a car.

Nov 2, 2023 | wsiu.org | Miguel Perez |Miguel Pérez |an adult. SIU

Updated November 2, 2023 at 10:06 AM ET This morning, The Beatles finally released their hotly anticipated "last" song, and as many fans speculated, the record is the completed version of John Lennon's love song called "Now And Then." Paul McCartney first teased the song's release this June on BBC Radio 4. The record has a long history, which includes a demo recorded by Lennon in the late '70s in his residence at The Dakota in New York.

Nov 2, 2023 | wsiu.org | an adult. SIU

This is the first teachers' strike in the history of Oregon's largest school district. NPR's Michel Martin talks to reporter Lisa Balick of KOIN-TV, about why teachers walked off the job. Copyright 2023 NPR