Solar geoengineering — increasing the sunlight reflected back into space to cool the planet — is gaining the attention of people looking for climate solutions. But critics say it comes with risks.

Our readers responded to our callout, sharing the strategies they use to lift their spirits in the face of setbacks and woes. And yes, one way is: A jam happy face on toast!

An organic seed company was distressed to learn it had marketed a GMO purple tomato by mistake. The incident raised alarm about the impact of new GMO plants.

Photographer Nour El Massry captures ethereal images of Egyptian landscapes, interiors and architecture in one of the world's largest megacities.

Louvre Director Laurence des Cars said her institution is looking at upgrading both the visitor experience surrounding the iconic painting as well as the museum overall.

The war in Gaza spurred large protests outside a glitzy roast with President Joe Biden, journalists, politicians and celebrities Saturday but went all but unmentioned by participants inside.

Harvey Weinstein's lawyer said that the onetime movie mogul has been hospitalized for tests after his return to New York City following an appeals court ruling nullifying his 2020 rape conviction.

The Republican South Dakota governor details what she says was a tough decision to shoot an "untrainable" family dog in a forthcoming memoir. Animal rights advocates and Democrats decried the move.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu criticized ongoing campus protests across the U.S. as antisemitic. The Vermont senator said it was an attempt to "deflect attention" from Israel's actions.

Hamas has released a video showing two captives, one of them an American, as part of an effort to prove that the two men are still alive. It was the second video of a U.S. citizen released this week.

The militant group says it's examining the latest Israeli suggestions for a cease-fire in Gaza, seven months into the conflict that has claimed tens of thousands of lives.

The federal government says it will restore grizzly bears to the North Cascades region in Washington state, where they have not been seen since 1996.

NPR's Scott Simon muses about the passage of parental time, now that his eldest daughter has turned 21.

The heat bore down on Palestinians living in tents and aid groups working in the sun. UNRWA reported several heat injuries among its staff, and at least one 18-year-old Palestinian died from the heat.

The state currently bans most abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy. That will drop to six weeks, with a few exceptions — a timetable that abortion rights advocates say is hard to meet

Members of the Washington, D.C., school Arab students club say their rights were violated "because the school does not want their viewpoint ... to be heard."

On the risky journey from the Global South to Europe, migrants often perish. In a town in Bosnia-Herzegovina, near a river where dozens have drowned, citizens seek to provide closure to the families.

Researchers have found that a warm, close bond with a sibling in early adult life is predictive of good emotional health later in life, with less loneliness, anxiety and depression.

A new regulation to protect the rights of pregnant workers is the subject of an anti-abortion lawsuit because it includes abortion as a pregnancy "related medical condition."

Photojournalists at NPR member stations have been documenting the demonstrations around the country this week.

The French Iranian author and artist, best known for her graphic novel Persepolis, edited and contributed to a new graphic anthology titled Woman, Life, Freedom, inspired by Iran's recent protests.

Johnson is the sixth Republican elevated to the speakership since 1994. The five who preceded him all saw their time in the office end in relative degrees of defeat or frustration.

South Africans celebrate their "Freedom Day" every April 27, when they remember their country's pivotal first democratic election in 1994 that announced the official end of apartheid.

Tornadoes wreaked havoc Friday in the Midwest, causing a building to collapse with dozens of people inside and destroying and damaging hundreds of homes, many around Omaha, Neb.

Daily interviews with people involved in local charities, arts organizations, government, medical groups, educational institutions, and more. Airs weekdays at 7:44 a.m. and 3:44 p.m. hosted by Mike Hogan.

Riverside Chats is a series of conversations exploring Midwest culture, from art to politics and everything in between. Each Monday at noon, hear an in-depth conversation hosted by Tom Knoblauch, Maria Corpuz, or Michael Griffin with the people making our culture interesting, important, and vibrant. From politicians and businesspeople to filmmakers and artists, Riverside Chats is dedicated to highlighting the fascinating figures right here in the Heartland. Listen on KIOS 91.5 Omaha or on your favorite podcast app.For bookings, contact Courtney Bierman at courtney.bierman@ops.org.

Off the Shelf is a weekly update on the news and events taking place at the Omaha Public Library. Locally produced at KIOS by David Koesters, it can be heard Mondays at 8:44am during Morning Edition, and again at 4:44pm on All Things Considered.

Lives, hosted by Omaha-based Squishtalks founder Stuart Chittenden is a conversation-based show focused on how to live well physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually across fields and disciplines. Lives tackles the big and noble questions of the human experience in a way that’s both practical and profound. Lives airs on Sunday mornings at 9.

The Omaha Sound - Saturday nights at 9pm on 91-5 KIOS Omaha Public Radio.Host Ariann Anderson brings you two hours of the best in Americana, indie rock, folk, alt country, and more. She also engages in conversations with the people who contribute to the Omaha music community.

The Atomic Hour is America's Museum of Midcentury Music.Featuring weekly wanderings throughout the groovy gamut of pop and rock from the 1950s and 1960s, not to mention Midcentury Leftovers from the 1970s, Rock 'N Roll Revivalists of the 1980s-1990s and Brand New Oldies from the 21st Century. Presented by the mysterious Mister 1960, the Midcentury Millennial, and produced at the studios of 91.5 KIOS FM Omaha.

Modern ambient and experimental music.Also, listen and subscribe to our podcast Ambiologist. Listen every Sunday at 10pm.Ready to become an Ambiologist?Receive our weekly playlist & exclusive content. SUBSCRIBE HERE

KIOS Profiles’ goal is to highlight and learn more about the interesting places, history, and people that make this area what it is. Produced locally at KIOS by David Koesters, it airs weekly on Wednesdays during Morning Edition at 8:44am, and again in the afternoon at 4:44pm during All Things Considered.

Faturday Omaha takes you to the delicious places to eat all around Omaha and elsewhere. Hosts Dave Zorko, Sam Rocha, and TJ dig into a smorgasbord of conversations with the people in the restaurant industry who make tasty creations happen, all with friendship and a sense of humor.Dave "The Optimist and Extrovert" Zorko is an Omaha native who's enjoyed food from Omaha and beyond for a long time. He's always on the lookout for new places to try...and to feature on Faturday Omaha! Dave's been known to mention his dislike of mayo and sour cream (although good aiolis and quality mayos may be granted a pass).Sam "Burger Specialist and Realist" Rocha is the Destroyer of Burgers...at least any in his path. Sam and Dave have been, in his words, "putting the hurt on food together for a long time, way back to 'Burrito Day.'" He's been known to tell it like it is, and is thankful that his voice sounds different than Dave's or TJ's.TJ "Dissertation Scientist" is the best cook in the crew, has the largest vocabulary, and possesses the quantity of research to match. He may sound a lot like Dave, but he isn't. TJ likes to break things down, and while his palate lines up with Dave's quite often, TJ likes his dishes with some spice.So join the Faturday Omaha crew every Saturday at 2 p.m. and tune in if you're hungry!

Filmmaker & KIOS producer, Joshua LaBure, discusses cinema with a rotating cast of filmmakers, cinephiles and critics. Every Friday! Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts.

Join us next week, on April 25th at 7 pm at Millwork Commons, where KIOS and Joshua LaBure’s KIOS at the Movies proudly present a free screening of the documentary “Bunker.”Today on KIOS at the Movies, to celebrate the screening, we’re rebroadcasting a conversation with the film’s director, Jenny Perlin.

Today on KIOS at the Movies, Joshua LaBure discusses the new canadian documentary “Yintah”, with the filmmakers and participants of the film. The documentary just premiered at the 2024 True / False Film Fest.

2024 Benson Film Fest with Michael Hennings

Today on KIOS at the Movies, Joshua LaBure discusses "There Was, There Was Not" with director Emily Mkrtichian.

Today on KIOS at the Movies, Joshua LaBure, highlights the new Netflix short films by Wes Anderson based on the works of Roald Dahl, The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar and The Swan, as well as a new sci-fi thriller from HULU, No One Will Save You.

Today on KIOS at the Movies, Joshua LaBure, discusses boutique home video labels, the state of physical media in the age of streaming and the films “Little Darlings” and “Red Rock West” with, Justin LaLiberty of Cinématographe.

Today on KIOS at the Movies, Joshua LaBure highlights the new documentary "Demon Mineral," which just premiered at Slamdance, and the new film by legendary filmmaker Wim Wenders, "Perfect Days."

Today on KIOS at the Movies, guest host Tom Knoblauch, of “Riverside Chats” and “The Entertainment,” sits down with Joshua LaBure to discuss his latest film, “The Instrument in Six Movements,” set to premiere at Benson Theatre on February 23rd.

Red Rock West & Little Darlings from Cinématographe.

Daily interviews with people involved in local charities, arts organizations, government, medical groups, educational institutions, and more. Airs weekdays at 7:44 a.m. and 3:44 p.m. hosted by Mike Hogan.

Interview with American Midwest Ballet's Erika Overturff

Interview with SHARE Omaha Executive Director Teresa Mardesen

Interview with the Director of the City of Omaha's Human Rights & Relations Department Cailin Daly-Dejillas

Interview with Omaha Community Playhouse Guest Director Tomica Jenkins

The Full-Length Interview with Comedian Tom Papa

Interview with Radio Talking Book Service Executive Director Bekah Jerde

Interview with Girl Scouts Spirit of Nebraska Fund Development Coordinator Jaimee Trobough

Interview with the Director of Marketing at Film Streams Marie Schuett

Interview with Bellevue Little Theater Director Joey Hartshorn

Interview with Nonprofit Association of the Midlands Director of Programs Rosey Higgs

Interview with Vesper Concerts Executive Director Kristi Treu