5 key takeaways from the Trump indictment news Former president Donald Trump has been indicted by a New York grand jury. District Attorney Alvin Bragg’s office said it has contacted Trump’s attorney “to coordinate his surrender” for arraignment. Read more on NPR
Month: March 2023
NPR News: Google’s ‘Ghost Workers’ are demanding to be seen by the tech giant
Google’s ‘Ghost Workers’ are demanding to be seen by the tech giant Google has a massive workforce of subcontractors to help maintain its search engine and now they’re asking for more labor rights. Read more on NPR
NPR News: When homelessness and mental illness overlap, is compulsory treatment compassionate?
When homelessness and mental illness overlap, is compulsory treatment compassionate? Democratic leaders in California and Oregon are becoming more open to using involuntary psychiatric commitment to combat homelessness, drug abuse and untreated mental illness. Read more on NPR
NPR News: After 50 years, a Florida aquarium plans to return Lolita the orca to her home waters
After 50 years, a Florida aquarium plans to return Lolita the orca to her home waters The 57-year-old orca was captured over 50 years ago at the age of 4 from the Pacific coast near Seattle. She retired last spring from performing in exhibition shows. Read more on NPR
NPR News: The future terrified Nancy until a doctor gave her life-changing advice
The future terrified Nancy until a doctor gave her life-changing advice Nancy and her husband, Tom, were terrified after Tom had fainting incidents and doctors couldn’t give them answers. That was until one doctor gave them some advice that continues to help them today. Read more on NPR
NPR News: Trump uses indictment to unify GOP, even as his vulnerabilities are glaring
Trump uses indictment to unify GOP, even as his vulnerabilities are glaring After the indictment news broke, the Trump GOP machine rolled out a political playbook meant to insulate him with his base. It may work, but his brand is toxic with much of the rest of Americans. Read more on NPR
NPR News: 5 mysteries and thrillers to transport you this spring
5 mysteries and thrillers to transport you this spring As the weather improves around many parts of the U.S, grab some green space and sit down to let these books transport you to 1950s London, 1920s Manhattan, 21st-century Finland, and more. Read more on NPR
NPR News: Report questions the Mounties in a probe examining the Nova Scotia mass shootings
Report questions the Mounties in a probe examining the Nova Scotia mass shootings A public inquiry recommends that the government rethink the Royal Canadian Mounted Police’s central role in the country’s policing. Read more on NPR
NPR News: Authorities are investigating 33 swimmers for allegedly harassing dolphins in Hawaii
Authorities are investigating 33 swimmers for allegedly harassing dolphins in Hawaii The Marine Mammal Protection Act was amended in 2021 to prohibit people from being within 50 feet of spinner dolphins in Hawaii. Read more on NPR
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