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CULTURE FEATURED STORY

Controversy Brewing as Congress Pushes for AM Radios in All New Cars

Variety

In May 2023, bipartisan legislation dubbed the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act was introduced in both the House and Senate, requiring all new passenger vehicles to include AM broadcast radio as standard equipment at no additional charge. The bill was prompted by a growing trend among electric vehicle manufacturers — led by Tesla — to drop AM radio from their cars, citing electromagnetic interference between AM signals and electric drivetrains. Supporters argued that AM radio is a critical component of the national Emergency Alert System, capable of reaching millions of Americans during disasters when cell networks fail. The legislation enjoyed an unusual coalition spanning conservative talk radio audiences and progressive emergency-preparedness advocates. Critics, including some automakers, pushed back on the mandate, arguing that alternative alert systems were sufficient and that the interference problems in EVs were genuine engineering challenges.

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Controversy Brewing as Congress Pushes for AM Radios in All New Cars
ARTS

Searching for Meg White of the White Stripes

ELLE

In a widely read 2023 profile published in ELLE magazine, journalist Melissa Giannini spent roughly three years attempting to reach Meg White — the enigmatic drummer and co-founder of the White Stripes — for an interview, ultimately writing about the experience of searching for someone who simply does not wish to be found. The piece ran around the time of the White Stripes' nomination for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, making White's continued absence from public life all the more striking.

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NATIONS

Refugees from Ukraine Boost Germany's Population Growth

The Hill

Germany's Federal Statistics Office reported in mid-2023 that the country's population grew by approximately 1.1 million people in 2022 — a 1.3 percent increase — driven almost entirely by the arrival of Ukrainians fleeing Russia's full-scale invasion. By the end of 2022, around 1.05 million Ukrainian refugees were registered as residing in Germany, pushing its total population to record levels.

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LOCAL

Big Boy's New Fast-food Spin-off Aims to Revive Iconic Brand

Detroit Metro Times

Big Boy Restaurants, the storied American diner chain that once boasted nearly 1,000 locations across the United States, announced in 2023 the launch of a fast-food spin-off concept called Bob's Big Boy — a nod to the chain's original 1936 incarnation. The first two locations were announced in metro Detroit suburbs as an experiment in a lower-cost, counter-service format without traditional table service.

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SPORTS

NFL Legend's Support: Gibbs Backs Harris' NFL Franchise Purchase

WUSA9

NFL owners approved the sale of the Washington Commanders to a group led by private equity investor Josh Harris for a record $6.05 billion — the highest price ever paid for a professional sports franchise at that time. Hall of Fame head coach Joe Gibbs, who won four Super Bowls with the franchise, publicly endorsed the Harris group and expressed enthusiasm about the new direction.

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