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A Houthi advance along Yemen's Red Sea coast could help push gas prices up even more as the Iran-backed group also launches attacks on Saudi Arabia's oil facilities
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Kevin Tuerff
Twenty-five years ago, Kevin Tuerff was flying home from a European vacation when he became one of the 7,000 people diverted to the small town of Gander, Newfoundland. His story would be immortalized in the Broadway production Come From Away. The character Kevin T. in the show is based off a series of interviews Tuerff gave to the playwrights.Kevin joins Community Voices to speak about his experience during 9/11. Also joining is Craig Williams II, who will be playing the character Kevin T. at the Hoogland Center for the Arts, October 23-25 and October 290 November 1. The pair discussed the impact of the show, and how best to continue a legacy of compassion and kindness that Come From Away embodies.Kevin's charitable efforts are mentioned in the show. For more information on his real-life foundation click the link: Pay it Forward 9/11
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UIS Performing Arts Center in partnership with the UIS Center for State Policy and Leadership
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The gloves once were envisioned to be part of the permanent collection at Abraham Lincoln’s presidential museum in Springfield. But they instead were auctioned for $1.5 million to a mystery bidder amid concerns the public might never see them again.
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Olivia Rodrigo is thinking about joy, falling madly in love and what pop music can do when the world feels overwhelming.
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