Lawmakers call for IRS scrutiny of Trump-backed nonprofit that aids Jan. 6 rioters A nonprofit that supports defendants charged in the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection is facing scrutiny over its political activity. “The IRS should investigate this case immediately,” said one congressman. Read more on NPR
Month: January 2024
NPR News: Several fans treated for hypothermia at the fourth-coldest game in NFL history
Several fans treated for hypothermia at the fourth-coldest game in NFL history A total of 69 people were treated for weather-related conditions including hypothermia and frostbite at Saturday’s wild-card game between the Chiefs and Miami Dolphins. Read more on NPR
NPR News: How social media algorithms ‘flatten’ our culture by making decisions for us
How social media algorithms ‘flatten’ our culture by making decisions for us Filterworld author Kyle Chayka examines the algorithms that dictate what we watch, read and listen to. He argues that machine-guided curation makes us docile consumers. Read more on NPR
NPR News: With contempt charge on hold, Hunter Biden and House Republicans negotiate testimony
With contempt charge on hold, Hunter Biden and House Republicans negotiate testimony House Republicans are negotiating with attorneys for Hunter Biden to arrange for him to testify before a House Committee. Read more on NPR
NPR News: U.S. judge blocks JetBlue’s acquisition of Spirit, saying deal would hurt consumers
U.S. judge blocks JetBlue’s acquisition of Spirit, saying deal would hurt consumers JetBlue, the nation’s sixth-largest airline, sought to buy Spirit for $3.8 billion. The judge said “the consumers that rely on Spirit’s unique, low-price model would likely be harmed.” Read more on NPR
NPR News: What Palestinians in Gaza may fear even more than Israeli bombardment
What Palestinians in Gaza may fear even more than Israeli bombardment In the past three months, 2 million Palestinians have been internally displaced by war. Some far-right Israeli officials want them to leave Gaza altogether — evoking the trauma of past displacement. Read more on NPR
NPR News: Lawmakers call for IRS scrutiny of Trump-backed nonprofit that aids Jan. 6 rioters
Lawmakers call for IRS scrutiny of Trump-backed nonprofit that aids Jan. 6 rioters A nonprofit that supports defendants charged in the Jan. 6, 2021 insurrection is facing scrutiny over its political activity. “The IRS should investigate this case immediately,” said one Congressman. Read more on NPR
Another Wednesday! It’s January 17, 2024 at 09:02AM https://t.co/b8hJz4lyPl
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NPR News: James Webb Telescope detects earliest known black hole — it’s really big for its age
James Webb Telescope detects earliest known black hole — it’s really big for its age Data from the James Webb Space Telescope indicate that a galaxy known as GN-z11 has a supermassive black hole at its center — one that’s far more massive than astronomers expected. Read more on NPR
NPR News: Kate, the Princess of Wales, to remain hospitalized after abdominal surgery
Kate, the Princess of Wales, to remain hospitalized after abdominal surgery The Princess of Wales has been hospitalized after undergoing planned abdominal surgery and will remain at a private hospital for up to two weeks, Kensington Palace said Wednesday. Read more on NPR