Brittney Griner says she’s ‘never going overseas’ again after her detention During her first press conference since being detained in Russia, the Phoenix Mercury star told reporters the only thing that’d take her off U.S. soil is an invitation to compete in the Olympics. Read more on NPR
Month: April 2023
NPR News: BBC chair quits over links to loans for Boris Johnson — the man who appointed him
BBC chair quits over links to loans for Boris Johnson — the man who appointed him A top Conservative Party donor, Richard Sharp was found to have breached rules by failing to disclose a $1 million loan he helped arrange for then-Prime Minister Boris Johnson. Read more on NPR
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NPR News: Dennis Lehane’s ‘Small Mercies’ is a crime thriller that spotlights rampant racism
Dennis Lehane’s ‘Small Mercies’ is a crime thriller that spotlights rampant racism While set in Boston’s Southie in 1974, the story is incredibly timely. It’s at once a crime novel, an unflinching look at racism, and a heart-wrenching tale about a mother who has lost everything. Read more on NPR
NPR News: Missile and drone strikes across Ukraine claim at least a dozen lives
Missile and drone strikes across Ukraine claim at least a dozen lives An apartment building in the Ukrainian city of Uman has been hit after a series of airstrikes across the country on Friday. The attack is the deadliest hit on a Ukrainian apartment since January. Read more on NPR
NPR News: A magazine touted Michael Schumacher’s first interview in years. It was actually AI
A magazine touted Michael Schumacher’s first interview in years. It was actually AI F1 champion Michael Schumacher hasn’t spoken publicly since suffering a near-fatal head injury in 2013. Die Aktuelle fired its editor over the AI-generated piece, and Schumacher’s family plans to sue. Read more on NPR
NPR News: Fired Tucker Carlson Producer: Misogyny and bullying ‘trickles down from the top’
Fired Tucker Carlson Producer: Misogyny and bullying ‘trickles down from the top’ A former senior booker for Tucker Carlson Tonight sued Fox News for downplaying her claims of misogyny. That lawsuit names Carlson, among others, as responsible. Read more on NPR
NPR News: One way to prevent suicides: limit access to guns
One way to prevent suicides: limit access to guns Mass shootings and car jackings are terrifying, but suicides actually account for most gun deaths in America. Here’s how some people are working to change that. Read more on NPR
NPR News: Roy Wood Jr. wants laughs from White House Correspondents’ speech — and reparations
Roy Wood Jr. wants laughs from White House Correspondents’ speech — and reparations Daily Show correspondent Roy Wood Jr. is hosting the White House Correspondents’ Dinner on Saturday. He spoke with Morning Edition’s Leila Fadel about his approach and what he wants to accomplish. Read more on NPR