September 2022

WEDNESDAY BEST BETS

Rivers of Life 7 p.m. on KPTS Journey from source to mouth along Africa’s wildest river and travel through awe-inspiring landscapes to discover the spectacular wildlife and fascinating people that thrive along one of Earth’s greatest rivers in the Season 2 premiere episode “Zambezi.” Featuring breathtaking photography, the second round of this landmark series also explores Europe’s Danube River, which travels through more countries than any other river; and North America’s great frozen river, the Yukon.

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TUESDAY BEST BETS

Bachelor in Paradise 7 p.m. on KAKE It’s been nearly a year since the last sun-kissed rose was handed out on the beach and this Season 8 premiere sees the largest-ever cast of fan favorites from “The Bachelor” franchise return for another shot at love.

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sMothered 8 p.m., 12 a.m. on TLC The thought of cutting the cord has long-since been abandoned but that doesn’t mean these women don’t want to choke each other with it occasionally.

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SUNDAY BEST BETS

Global Citizen Festival: Take Action NOW 4 p.m. on FX Celebrating the 10th anniversary of the Global Citizen Festival, which strives to end global extreme poverty, this new special features performances from the concert that took place in both Central Park and Ghana which included Mariah Carey, Metallica, Charlie Puth, Jonas Brothers, Maneskin, Mickey Guyton and Rosalia, as well as Usher, SZA, Stormzy, Gyakie, H.E.R.

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SATURDAY BEST BETS

Dying for a Crown 7 p.m., 11:01 p.m. on LIFE Lydia Campbell (Jennifer Titus) and her daughter Elle (Catharine Daddario) have just relocated to Florida from Los Angeles under mysterious circumstances.

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Governors races take on new prominence, with higher stakes

HUTCHINSON, Kan. (AP) — Governors races often are overshadowed by the fight for control of Congress during midterm elections. But this fall, which candidate wins a state’s top executive post could be pivotal for the nation’s political future. With abortion rights, immigration policies and democracy itself in the balance, both parties are entering the final weeks before the Nov. 8 election prepared to spend unprecedented amounts of money to win seats for governor. Those elected will be in power for the 2024 election, when they could influence voting laws as well as certification of the outcome. And their powers over abortion rights increased greatly when the U.S. Supreme Court in June left the question to states to decide.

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USDA to spend $500 million extending high-speed internet to rural America

States Newsroom The U.S. Department of Agriculture will send more than $500 million in loans and grants to telecommunications providers to bring highspeed internet to rural areas across 20 states, Secretary Tom Vilsack said Wednesday. The department will spend $360 million in grants and $141 million in loans through its ReConnect Program to benefit sparsely populated communities, including in Alaska, Colorado, Kansas, Nebraska, Michigan, Minnesota, Iowa, Missouri, Montana, North Carolina, Oregon and Tennessee.

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