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Kentucky wildlife officials are testing whether a new generation of drone technology could become one of their most effective tools for fighting kudzu, an invasive vine that's spread across tens of thousands of acres since its introduction to the US more than a century ago. -
Commissioner Dana Beasley-Brown proposed a "due diligence period," or six-month moratorium on any data center activity. That effort failed, with three votes against it and two in support. -
A former U.S. Senate candidate from Kentucky has been tapped to join President Donald Trump’s administration. Nate Morris has been nominated for an ambassadorship to Colombia. -
Daviess County Fiscal Court gave final approval Thursday evening to a one-year moratorium on data center applications. That gives the county time to draft zoning regulations for the industry and study the potential impact of data centers on the community. -
Residents of Bowling Green and Munfordville were surprised by rallies held by members of the white nationalist group Patriot Front in mid-May. Their presence and messaging may be less overt than other groups, but a WKU professor says it’s the latest evolution in hate speech messaging.
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Ronaldo Schemidt/AFP via Getty ImagesThe crew of four — NASA astronaut and commander Randy Bresnik, European Space Agency pilot Luca Parmitano, NASA mission specialists Frank Rubio and Andre Douglas — are scheduled to launch next year. -
Jay Biggerstaff/Getty ImagesUzbekistan, Jordan, Cape Verde and Curacao are making their World Cup debut. Meanwhile, Scotland, South Africa, Canada, and New Zealand (just to name a few) have never made it past the group stage. -
President Trump is blaming Iran for shooting down an Apache helicopter over the Strait of Hormuz Monday night.
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Shana Novak/Digital Vision/Getty ImagesResearch published in the American Journal of Public Health details the connection between ultra-processed foods and the tobacco industry when it comes to production, strategy and marketing.
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