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Austin Tice went missing during a reporting trip in Syria in 2012. His release is a top priority for the U.S. government following a rebel group's ouster of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad.

The White House's top medical adviser says the virus won't go away entirely. Instead, it should eventually hit a level where it "doesn't disrupt our normal social, economic and other interactions."

In this episode of Crossroads Connects, Deanna Patena, President and CEO of Crossroads Chamber, sits down with Nicky Rodriguez, Director of READY Northwest Indiana (Regional Educator and Employers Alliance for Developing Youth), to explore the vital intersection of education and workforce development. They unpack the upcoming changes to Indiana's high school diploma and what it means for students, employers, and the future talent pipeline. Nicky shares how READY NWI is collaborating with schools, businesses, and community partners to prepare students for success through career coaching, real-world experiences, and innovative programs like South Shore FAME. Learn how employers can get involved, how workforce development drives economic development, and why today's youth are more prepared—and more worldly—than ever before.

In this episode, Dr. Mary Jane Eisenhauer speaks with Dr. Amber Brooks, Division Vice President of Operations at Bright Horizons, about the critical role of early childhood education, particularly in the first 1,000 days of life. They discuss Bright Horizons' whole-child approach to development, including hands-on learning, family engagement, and research-backed programs like Inner Explorer, which teaches mindfulness and emotional regulation. A major focus of this episode is placed on screen time. Its risks, benefits, and how to use it responsibly. This episode emphasizes fostering “serve and return” interactions to support language and cognitive development, urging families to use technology intentionally and interactively.

In this enlightening episode of Building Blocks, host Dr. Mary Jane Eisenhower welcomes Maureen Weber, President and CEO of Early Learning Indiana, to discuss the critical importance of early childhood education. Together, they explore the groundbreaking Early Years Initiative, which has distributed over $55 million in grants to strengthen care for Indiana’s youngest residents, from birth to age three. The conversation dives into four pillars of focus: expanding childcare access, strengthening families, promoting early detection and prevention, and boosting early literacy.

Discover some of the best up and coming Nashville musicians.

In 2022, R&B rediscovered its place in the club, pushed into the outer reaches of space, found and lost love (as always) and relished the beauty of the Black experience.

An American rock musician born in Freeport on Long Island, N.Y., Lou Reed epitomized New York City's artistic underbelly in the 1970s, with his songs about hookers and junkies. Reed was 71.

Today marks the 25th anniversary of the death of rapper Christopher Wallace, the Notorious B.I.G. His rhymes were hugely influential and resonate, especially with those in his hometown of Brooklyn.

The Trump campaign is set to run about $11 million in ads in the two Midwestern states he won in 2016. But six states continue to dominate the airwaves, with Florida and Pennsylvania topping the list.