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Smithsonian Secretary on his retirement and the future of the organization
NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with Lonnie G. Bunch, III, the Smithsonian Secretary, who announced he is retiring after 38 years of service with the institution. He will step down at the end of the year.

Farmers fear more damage from U.S.-Canada trade fight
The Trump administration's escalating trade war with one of the U.S.'s closest allies, Canada, is causing economic anxiety in rural border states like Montana, which counts Canada as its main export market.

New report shows the economic toll of ICE raids
A new study shows the steep economic cost of 2025's ICE raids in Chicago. Fear kept many immigrants home, draining the area of more than $1.26 billion in lost retail, restaurant, and sales-tax revenue.

Pediatrician recounts experiences treating children with Ebola
Pediatrician Rupa Narra of Doctors Without Borders talks about the challenges of treating children with Ebola, especially because their fatality rate is so high.

Thousands of NYC residents sickened by 9/11 fallout, trove of new documents show
Officials blasted past NYC mayoral administrations, Republican and Democrat, for failing to disclose data showing toxic air quality in lower Manhattan after the 9/11 terror attack.

Georgia and South Carolina are working to eradicate an invasive, bee-eating hornet
Georgia and South Carolina are trying to fight off an invasive bee-eating hornet that's been spreading along their coasts.

Iran war leave U.S. bases in Gulf facing uncertain future
U.S. bases in the Gulf face an unclear future after being pounded in war with Iran.

A Louisiana case could upend telehealth abortion. What exactly is it?
As a federal appeals court considers Louisiana's lawsuit to end telehealth abortion access, a longtime OB-GYN in Arizona explains how telehealth works in his clinic.

Hank the donkey has record-setting ears
Hank the donkey has the longest donkey ears in the world. His mom, Jennifer Gee, says in addition to big ears, the Mammoth donkey has a big personality, "like a gigantic golden retriever."

U.K. to ban trade with Israeli settlements in occupied West Bank
The U.K. is banning imports from West Bank Israeli settlements, saying settlement terrorists are responsible for "ethnic cleansing" against Palestinians.

KUAF News from Ozarks at Large

Center Tops Out, Rural Roads Ranked
State Legislators get an update on measures meant to ease overcrowding in the state's prison system. Arkansas' rural roads receive unfavorable rankings in terms of fatalities and maintenance, and Bentonville officials celebrate the topping out of the city's new community center.
Watching Businesses, Politicians and I-49
Michael Tilley from The City Wire talks about lingering questions surrounding the Fort Smith Board of Directors and more.
Trucking Rolls Into 21st Century
Trucking evolves rapidly and we examine the latest in logistics.
How to Have a Cheap, Fun Weekend
Becca Martin Brown, from Northwest Arkansas Newspapers, says you can be entertained all weekend without spending much cash.
Moments, Handmade
The jazz duo Handmade Moments will release their self-titled album this Thursday at Smoke and Barrel Tavern. Expect cameos from Trout Fishing in America.
Semester Tests Examined, Lottery Reports Revenue Declines
The Arkansas Lottery Commission reports the second straight year of declining revenue for the state's scholarship lottery. Rogers Public Schools officials remove a rule that implied a requirement for end of semester exams. And two Arkansas attorneys file a motion in federal court for a summary judgement in regards to the state's ban on same-sex marriages.
Battle Over SWEPCO Transmission Project Elicits UA Survey
A University of Arkansas research team surveyed hundreds of Northwest Arkansas political and business leaders on state energy policy issues. The study stems from a surge of interest in the local electrical grid over the past year, due to controversy over a proposed 60-mile long interstate power transmission line that would cut a wide swath through north Benton and Carroll Counties.
A Different Kind of Summer Reading Program
The Fayetteville Public Schools’ Bookmobile is making an impact, through books, on young members of the community in an effort to combat summer learning loss. Catch up with them Monday, July 21 and again July 28 at the following locations: 9:30- Red Oak Park (Carlsbad/Boxley/Bridgeport Subdivision area off Wedington) 10:15- The Links at Wedington (at the roundabout in the middle of the complex) 11:00- Woodway Apartments (by the complex pool) 11:45- Crofton Manor off Mt. Comfort (on Hatterly Street) 12:10- Washington Plaza Apartments (Under a grove of trees towards the back entrance of the complex)
Summer Jazz Series Continues With Latin Flavor
The Sons of Brasil will deliver the second installment in this year's KUAF Summer Jazz Series, this weekend at 21c Museum Hotel in Bentonville. We hear from trumpeter and founder of the group Stan Kessler.
Outdoor Activities Abound
A few things to do this weekend, and if those aren’t enough, enter to win a selection of tickets.