For Trump, X marks the spot for his social media return. Why that could really matter Trump posted again for the first time in three years since being banned from various social media, taking to X, the platform formerly known as Twitter to post his mugshot. Read more on NPR
Month: August 2023
NPR News: 388: The number of people unaccounted for in Maui fire falls by more than half
388: The number of people unaccounted for in Maui fire falls by more than half The latest revision came after Hawaii Gov. Josh Green said the FBI was working to “un-duplicate” people who were reported missing. Read more on NPR
NPR News: Beyond the jabs, Wisconsin voters craved specifics from first GOP primary debate
Beyond the jabs, Wisconsin voters craved specifics from first GOP primary debate Wisconsin voters took in the barbs, slams and jabs at a GOP debate watch party in downtown Milwaukee Wednesday night. But they were left with major policy questions. Read more on NPR
NPR News: Judge in Trump trial has a tough sentencing record in Jan. 6 cases
Judge in Trump trial has a tough sentencing record in Jan. 6 cases Judge Tanya Chutkan knows her way around a courtroom after years as a public defender. Now her rulings will be on international display in the Jan. 6 case against the former president. Read more on NPR
NPR News: These are 5 ways surging mortgage rates are reshaping the housing market
These are 5 ways surging mortgage rates are reshaping the housing market The housing market is showing a split: Sales of existing homes were down last month, but sales of newly built houses were up. Read more on NPR
NPR News: ‘All we want is revenge’: How social media fuels gun violence among teens
‘All we want is revenge’: How social media fuels gun violence among teens Teens share photos or videos of themselves with guns and cash, sometimes calling out rivals, on social media. When posts go viral, fueled by “likes” and comments, the danger is hard to contain. Read more on NPR
NPR News: Where the GOP primary stands, with Trump still front and center
Where the GOP primary stands, with Trump still front and center Former President Donald Trump skipped the debate and turned himself into Georgia police this week. Still, he’s way ahead of his primary opponents and coasting toward the nomination. Read more on NPR
NPR News: Climate change made it in the GOP debate. Some young Republicans say that’s a win
Climate change made it in the GOP debate. Some young Republicans say that’s a win Climate change is a top issue for young voters across political parties, but most of the Republican presidential candidates avoided the question. Read more on NPR
NPR News: Weekly news quiz: From mug shots and debate insults to meme dogs and a giraffe baby
Weekly news quiz: From mug shots and debate insults to meme dogs and a giraffe baby Trump got booked. An internet dog crossed the Rainbow Bridge. There’s a kiss, a moon landing, a breakup and a monster hunt. Have you been paying attention? Read more on NPR
NPR News: Millions of children need aid a year after Pakistan’s devastating floods, UNICEF says
Millions of children need aid a year after Pakistan’s devastating floods, UNICEF says Dozens of countries and institutions pledged more than $9 billion to help Pakistan rebuild from last summer’s floods. But most of the pledges are for project loans still in the planning stages. Read more on NPR