A forgotten peace petition started after WWI has resurfaced and is inspiring hope A women’s petition for peace written after World War I was signed by nearly three-quarters of all the women in Wales. It was then forgotten for nearly a century. Read more on NPR
Month: April 2023
NPR News: Post-pandemic, even hospital care goes remote
Post-pandemic, even hospital care goes remote A growing number of hospitals are shifting care into patients’ homes. That means moving medications, machines and staffing with it, but hospitals are finding patients heal better, and it’s cheaper. Read more on NPR
NPR News: An English teacher’s response to a stuttering student changed her life
An English teacher’s response to a stuttering student changed her life In high school, Susan had a stutter, and was embarrassed to speak in front of her class. Then her English teacher told her something that changed the course of her life. Read more on NPR
NPR News: The first smart gun with facial and fingerprint recognition is now for sale
The first smart gun with facial and fingerprint recognition is now for sale Smart guns have mainly been the stuff of movies. In the real world, technological and political challenges have meant the high-tech devices haven’t become a reality. That may be about to change. Read more on NPR
NPR News: Colorado governor signs 4 gun control bills after massacre
Colorado governor signs 4 gun control bills after massacre The new laws are aimed at quelling rising suicides and youth violence, preventing mass shootings and opening avenues for gun violence victims to sue the long-protected firearm industry. Read more on NPR
Another day! It’s April 29, 2023 at 12:01AM https://t.co/ddr9VDmbEv Turn this all around When everything is new, zero o’ clock
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Another day! It’s April 28, 2023 at 11:45PM Om mani padme hum. https://t.co/ZxiefHJbj6
Another day! It’s April 28, 2023 at 11:45PM Om mani padme hum. https://t.co/ZxiefHJbj6 — @ButterflyLaChoi@sfba.social (@ButterflyLachoi) Apr 29, 2023 https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js from Twitter https://twitter.com/ButterflyLachoi
NPR News: New report blames airlines for most flight cancellations
New report blames airlines for most flight cancellations The GAO also said airlines are taking longer to recover from disruptions like storms. Surges in cancellations in late 2021 and early 2022 lasted longer than they did before the pandemic, the GAO said. Read more on NPR
NPR News: President Biden commutes the sentences of 31 people convicted of drug crimes
President Biden commutes the sentences of 31 people convicted of drug crimes The move came as the White House announced policy actions across 20 agencies meant to improve the criminal justice system, which disproportionately affects Black and other non-white communities. Read more on NPR
Time for Isha at 9:22PM
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