Twenty-six hotels that already have permits can move forward, but after that a hotel can only be built if one shuts down. Tourists spent about 20.7 million nights in Amsterdam hotels last year.

The Full-Length Interview with Comedian Tom Papa

Israel has launched a strike against Iran, a U.S. official tells NPR. Taylor Swift's highly anticipated "Tortured Poets Department" is here.

Dubai is still recovering from unprecedented floods days after the heaviest rainfall ever recorded in the United Arab Emirates.

The tech giant fired 28 employees who took part in a protest over the company's Project Nimbus contract with the Israeli government. One fired worker tells her story.

Alvin Bragg, Manhattan's District Attorney, has great friends and determined critics

In other news, the WNBA draft was haute, a star system is hot and a Nike uniform was deemed neither haute nor hot.

The federal government is investing billions to bolster school safety and mental health resources to combat gun violence. But some sense a disconnect between those programs and what students need.

Public health authorities are investigating reports of counterfeit injections sickening 19 people across nine states. Experts say getting bona fide Botox starts with finding a trustworthy provider.

The House bills largely mirror a foreign aid package that passed the Senate in February, with aid to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan. The House has an additional bill targeting Iran, China and Russia.

Many users are concealing their public photos and sharing instead in private spaces. It's something of a protest against the over-sharing culture of social media. And Gen Z is driving the trend.

Where did the idea come from that individuals, rather than corporations, should keep the world litter-free? What history is hidden in the trash? Find out here.

With Democratic support, the legislation overcomes a major procedural hurdle and is expected to head to a weekend vote by the full House.

With The Tortured Poets Department, the defining pop star of her era has made an album as messy and confrontational as any good girl's work can get.

Iranian news has not reported any such strike and concluded the sounds reported were the interception of one or more drones. Israel's military has not responded to NPR's requests for comment.

Trump Media shares surged over the most recent two trading days — but the company continues to weather a miserable run since its stock market debut last month.

Police began making dozens of arrests after Columbia University's president asked for help clearing protesters — citing the "encampment and related disruptions pose a clear and present danger."

The Food and Drug Administration warns Trader Joe's customers in dozens of states to throw out fresh basil after a federal investigation linked the product to a salmonella outbreak.

The U.N. Security Council met Thursday to debate and vote on the Palestinian application for full membership in the United Nations, which would allow it to vote during U.N. proceedings.

The influential guitarist, songwriter and singer was best known for the song "Ramblin' Man." Betts's blues, rock and country-influenced guitar style helped define Southern rock in the 1960s and '70s.

As local elected officials continue to face pressure to pass resolutions calling for an end to the fighting in Gaza, some aren't sure how or whether to take a stand at all.

Nearly a third of China's urban population lives in areas that are subsiding, according to a sweeping national survey of 82 major Chinese cities. In coastal areas, that makes sea level rise worse.

The Maine Legislature approved gun safety legislation including background checks on private gun sales, waiting periods for gun purchases and criminalizing gun sales to prohibited people.

Interview with Radio Talking Book Service Executive Director Bekah Jerde

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.

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.

Today on KIOS at the Movies, Joshua LaBure, reviews the new indie drama “Chaperone” & the Oscar nominated film “Poor Things.”

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 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

Interview with Opera Omaha's Director of Engagement Programs Lauren Medici

Interview with the Executive Director of the Samuel Bak Museum: The Learning Center, Hillary Nather-Detisch

Complete Two-Part Interview with Alzheimer's Association-Nebraska Chapter Director of Public Policy and Advocacy Nick Faustman

Interview with UNO's Service Learning Academy Chief Engagement Officer Julie Dierberger

Interview with Project Project Co-Founder Joel Damon

Interview with The Hope Center for Kids Executive Director DeJuan Reddick