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Controversy over holding a climate summit in oil-rich UAE 30.11.2023 9:49
The Wall Street Journal looks back at the successes and controversies of Henry Kissinger’s long career. The Washington Post reports on criticism of how the oil-rich United Arab Emirates is hosting the United Nation’s global climate summit. Before her death from cancer earlier this month, Casey McIntyre decided to raise money to eliminate other people’s medical debt. Her efforts h...
How Rosalynn Carter changed the mental-health conversation 29.11.2023 9:04
NPR explores how former first lady Rosalynn Carter fought to put care for mental and physical health on equal footing, and to eliminate discrimination toward people with mental illnesses. Arguments unfold today in a Supreme Court case that could have a transformative impact on government agencies. A law professor shares a viewpoint in the Atlantic . The Los Angeles Times explains how bowling is be...
Why rap lyrics are evidence in the Young Thug trial 28.11.2023 9:11
Aid agencies welcomed the two-day extension of the truce in Gaza, but voiced concern over what happens next if fighting restarts. The Guardian reports. Prosecutors say rapper Young Thug was the boss of a criminal gang, and are citing lyrics as evidence. Billboard is covering the story. NPR shares a few tips on choosing charities to support on Giving Tuesday.
Qatar says Israel, Hamas agreed to extend truce for two days 27.11.2023 9:17
Israel and Hamas agreed to extend a pause in Gaza fighting that had been due to end on Tuesday morning. Bloomberg has the latest. The world wants your kids to buy stuff. Vox has tips on how to help them be less materialistic. U.S. airlines lose 2 million suitcases a year. Some of the missing stuff ends up in an unusual store in Alabama. NPR visits.
Blackouts in Gaza as Israel continues to block fuel 17.11.2023 10:59
The world is awash in plastic. Oil producers want a say in how it’s cleaned up. NPR examines the situation. At 22, Erin Matson led UNC to a field-hockey championship. At 23, she’s the coach. The Wall Street Journal has the incredible story. In Conversation spoke to a former NASA astronaut about what Hollywood gets right and wrong when it comes to stories about space.
The economy is looking good. Why don’t Americans believe it? 16.11.2023 10:54
Polls show Americans don’t feel they’re doing well right now, even though economic indicators are strong. The Atlantic explores how that could be a big political problem. A militia killed hundreds of people in Sudan. The Wall Street Journal reports on the situation there. For those who must fly over the holidays, NPR has some tips from a travel expert.
Biden and Xi are meeting. Here’s what’s on the line. 15.11.2023 12:29
Biden and Xi are meeting for the first time in a year. NPR has a look at five things to pay attention to. A home-birth midwife faced scrutiny after a baby died. It wasn’t the first time she’d been investigated. The Washington Post has the story. One-star reviews can hurt a restaurant. The Atlantic details how management at one establishment likes to clap back.
Where Hamas gets its money 14.11.2023 9:28
NBC investigated the complicated web of funding for Hamas. And the Wall Street Journal explains how the militant group used cryptocurrency to bring in large sums from Iran. Vox reports on why it’s getting increasingly dangerous to be a newborn in the U.S. A rare dinner menu from the Titanic is shedding new light on life on board the doomed vessel. It sold at auction for over $100,000. CNN ha...
Hospitals fail in Gaza as Israel presses into cities 13.11.2023 10:35
Hospitals in Gaza are in crisis as Israeli ground troops press further into cities. Reuters is on the story. Less-experienced pilots are being promoted more quickly. The Wall Street Journal looks at why — and why it’s sparking safety concerns. NBC reports on how an endangered egg-laying mammal was seen for the first time in over 60 years.
Beyond Gaza, violence grows in the West Bank 10.11.2023 9:33
NPR got perspectives on the war from Palestinians in the West Bank, as attacks there by settlers increase. Michigan’s football team is accused of a sign-stealing scheme. Sports Illustrated is on the story. The Los Angeles Times reports on a tenant who just moved out of an Airbnb after 570 rent-free days. The owner isn’t sure what happened. There’s quite a backstory .
Americans who just left Gaza describe a region in crisis 09.11.2023 12:03
An American nurse who just left Gaza describes the desperate situation there in an interview with CNN . Another U.S. citizen who recently departed the strip tells NPR that he worries about family members who are staying behind. The Wall Street Journal looks at how fake pornography depicting real students caused uproar at a New Jersey high school. The National Zoo’s pandas left for China, as...
What last night’s election results might mean for 2024 08.11.2023 10:10
ABC has six takeaways from an Election Day with national implications for 2024. Polling shows Biden’s strong backing for Israel is driving a sharp drop in his support from Arab American voters. Time reports. One year before the presidential election, a weakened Biden and a criminally indicted Trump appear to be on a collision course. The Wall Street Journal explains.
One month on, families of Hamas hostages are still waiting 07.11.2023 10:38
In an interview with ABC , Netanyahu says there will be no cease-fire without a release of captives in Gaza. It’s Election Day, and there are a ton of races to watch. Politico has a cheat sheet. Earth is getting extra salty, in an “existential threat” to freshwater supplies. Grist has the story.
Israel defies global pressure over attacks on Gaza 06.11.2023 7:59
Israeli strikes on Gaza intensified this weekend as global pressure continues to over civilian casualties. Reuters has more. Abortion is on the ballot in Ohio. NPR explains how the results could signal what's ahead for 2024. The dark days following the clock change can disrupt our routines, but there are ways to deal with it. The Wall Street Journal has tips.
How the U.S. is navigating diplomatic challenges over Gaza 03.11.2023 11:09
Netanyahu may not last as Israeli prime minister, Biden and aides increasingly believe. Politico examines how the U.S. is navigating the diplomatic challenges of the Israel-Hamas war. In Conversation looks at how facial-recognition technology is upending privacy as we know it. Don’t trash your pumpkins. USA Today reports on greener ways to deal with Halloween leftovers.
Americans and other civilians trying to escape Gaza 02.11.2023 9:52
People with foreign passports are slowly being allowed out of Gaza, as the conflict between Israel and Hamas intensifies. Reuters has more. The Washington Post reports on the soaring number of guns seized in U.S. schools. After Taylor Swift’s moves to remake her earlier albums, Billboard explains how record companies are trying to keep other artists from doing the same thing.
War deepens as Israel strikes Gaza refugee camp 01.11.2023 8:59
Israel hit a densely populated refugee camp in Gaza, killing at least dozens of people. It claims the airstrikes killed a high-level Hamas commander. Reuters has more. BBC reports on how journalists are risking their lives to report on the Israel-Hamas war. Airlines around the world are ripping open jet engines and finding fake parts. Bloomberg investigates. It’s the worst time in decades to...
Inside the rise in antisemitism on American campuses 31.10.2023 9:05
Universities, students, and the federal government are concerned about rising antisemitism on U.S. campuses. CBS has the story. The Washington Post is covering a case that seeks to remove Trump from the ballot using the Constitution’s 14th Amendment. Scientific American looks at the science behind why we love horror, from monster movies and haunted houses.
As Israel expands Gaza assault, cease-fire calls get louder 30.10.2023 9:51
Reuters has the latest on the Israel-Hamas war, as Israel’s ground invasion expands and calls for a cease-fire grow. The Washington Post reports on the fallout from the war in workplaces across the world.
What to know about the mass shootings in Maine 27.10.2023 9:20
The Washington Post has the latest on the mass shootings in Maine and the search for the accused gunman. Meanwhile, the Trace explains how shootings like these fit into America’s larger gun-violence crisis. The Verge details what happened when Sam Bankman-Fried took the stand for the first time. The Arizona Diamondbacks will take on the Texas Rangers in the World Series tonight. Baseb...
What to know about Mike Johnson, the new House speaker 26.10.2023 11:12
Bloomberg looks into why Qatar is leading U.S. negotiations with Hamas over hostages. The Washington Post has further details on the energy-rich state’s history as a regional mediator. After three weeks without a speaker, House Republicans finally elected the relatively unknown Mike Johnson of Louisiana. Politico has the story. Trump was called to testify for the first time in his New...
Gaza health care is collapsing because of the war 25.10.2023 9:56
The Guardian reports on how Gaza hospitals are ceasing to function as water and fuel run out. Home Depot tracked a shoplifting crime ring and found an unusual suspect. The Wall Street Journal has the story. The Atlantic explains how self-checkout machines failed — and why they’re here to stay.
How the Middle East has frustrated U.S. presidents 24.10.2023 9:23
Lots of U.S. presidents have pushed for Middle East peace. NPR shows how progress has been elusive. The Texas Tribune reports on new local laws that aim to restrict travel to access abortion in other states. As the NBA season begins, the Wall Street Journal looks at how many of the league’s top players are old by historical standards.
The hostage situation inside the Israel-Hamas war 23.10.2023 8:20
Reuters has the latest on the conflict in the Middle East, as Israel continues to bombard Gaza and the war spreads to other fronts. CNN has the story of how the people of the Osage Nation helped Martin Scorsese make ‘Killers of the Flower Moon’ more authentic.
New developments in the Israel-Hamas war 20.10.2023 10:13
This week’s In Conversation looks at what a father’s journey to find his son after a bus crash tells us about life in the Palestinian territories. National Geographic examines the suspicious deaths of more than 60 members of Oklahoma’s Osage Nation, the focus of Martin Scorsese’s new film, ‘Killers of the Flower Moon.’ It’s time to put the theory that men...
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