He interviewed his daughter on her birthday for 17 years. This is what he learnt What does a modern childhood and father-daughter relationship look like? One man documented the journey. Read more on NPR
Month: June 2023
NPR News: DOJ report finds systemic patterns of abuse by the Minneapolis Police Department
DOJ report finds systemic patterns of abuse by the Minneapolis Police Department The Justice Department, city and police will begin negotiations to set the terms of a consent decree, which will bring federal oversight to police Read more on NPR
NPR News: Cyclist Gino Mäder 26 dies after a high-speed crash in the Swiss Alps
Cyclist Gino Mäder, 26, dies after a high-speed crash in the Swiss Alps After Gino Mäder and another rider crashed, criticisms emerged about the race layout, which put the finish line down a steep descent. The police also say they’re investigating the incident. Read more on NPR
EFF: There is Nothing Fair About the European Commissions Fair Share Proposal https://t.co/cGRB5S9Oh8
EFF: There is Nothing Fair About the European Commission’s “Fair Share” Proposal https://t.co/cGRB5S9Oh8 — @ButterflyLaChoi@sfba.social (@ButterflyLachoi) Jun 16, 2023 from Twitter https://twitter.com/ButterflyLachoi
A View of Galveston the Birthplace of Juneteenth via NASA https://t.co/b57ti1ysmp https://t.co/Y8xL1gdSi8
A View of Galveston, the Birthplace of Juneteenth via NASA https://t.co/b57ti1ysmp https://t.co/Y8xL1gdSi8 — @ButterflyLaChoi@sfba.social (@ButterflyLachoi) Jun 16, 2023 from Twitter https://twitter.com/ButterflyLachoi
NPR News: Some see the U.S.-China rivalry as an ‘existential struggle.’ Rep. Andy Kim disagrees
Some see the U.S.-China rivalry as an ‘existential struggle.’ Rep. Andy Kim disagrees Kim, who sits on the House China panel, disagrees with its chair’s characterization of the rivalry. He hopes that Secretary of State Antony Blinken’s visit will mean more regular talks with China. Read more on NPR
NPR News: Blinken travels to China amid low expectations and global worries of a new cold war
Blinken travels to China amid low expectations and global worries of a new cold war In a first visit to China by a member of President Biden’s Cabinet, the secretary of state will seek “open lines of communication” with Beijing but no diplomatic breakthrough is expected. Read more on NPR
NPR News: After indictment majority want Trump to drop out but he’s getting stronger with GOP
After indictment, majority want Trump to drop out, but he’s getting stronger with GOP After a federal indictment and arraignment, Donald Trump sees support among Republicans grow as independents move away from the former president and 2024 candidate. Read more on NPR
NPR News: Biden taps former North Carolina health secretary to lead CDC
Biden taps former North Carolina health secretary to lead CDC President Biden’s pick for the next director of the CDC is Dr. Mandy Cohen, an internal medicine doctor with experience in state and federal government. Read more on NPR
NPR News: An associate of Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny is sentenced to prison for extremism
An associate of Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny is sentenced to prison for extremism Lilia Chanysheva was sentenced to 7 1/2 years in prison in the latest in a series of lengthy prison terms handed down to Kremlin political opponents. Women are increasingly singled out for repression. Read more on NPR