The Transportation Department proposes new rules for how airlines handle wheelchairs Travelers who use wheelchairs complain that airlines often damage or lose them. Now the Biden administration is proposing new standards for how airlines accommodate passengers with disabilities. Read more on NPR
Month: February 2024
NPR News: ‘Message has been received’: Biden’s campaign reacts to ‘uncommitted’ votes
‘Message has been received’: Biden’s campaign reacts to ‘uncommitted’ votes In Michigan, a push to encourage voters to send President Biden a message about his refusal to call for a permanent cease-fire in Gaza may have worked. Here’s how his campaign moves forward. Read more on NPR
NPR News: ExxonMobil is suing investors who want faster climate action
ExxonMobil is suing investors who want faster climate action The oil and gas giant is suing investor groups that want it to slash climate pollution. Interest groups on both sides of the case say it could lead to more lawsuits against activist investors. Read more on NPR
NPR News: Field Notes: On Reporting, the Israel-Hamas War
Field Notes: On Reporting, the Israel-Hamas War The first in a two-part special series featuring conversations between Embedded host Kelly McEvers and NPR reporters who have been on the ground during the current conflict in Gaza. In the first episode, NPR’s Daniel Estrin talks about the challenges of reporting on the Israel-Hamas war and the…
In the Name of the Jimin, the Jaemin, and the Holy Han Grenade. Amen. https://t.co/8TamDqtZP3
In the Name of the Jimin, the Jaemin, and the Holy Han Grenade. Amen. https://t.co/8TamDqtZP3 — @ButterflyLaChoi@sfba.social (@ButterflyLachoi) Feb 29, 2024 https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js from Twitter https://twitter.com/ButterflyLachoi
Another day! It’s February 28, 2024 at 11:59PM https://t.co/ddr9VDmbEv Turn this all around When everything is new, zero o’ clock
Another day! It’s February 28, 2024 at 11:59PM https://t.co/ddr9VDmbEv Turn this all around When everything is new, zero o’ clock — @ButterflyLaChoi@sfba.social (@ButterflyLachoi) Feb 29, 2024 https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js from Twitter https://twitter.com/ButterflyLachoi
Another day! It’s February 28, 2024 at 11:44PM Om mani padme hum. https://t.co/ZxiefHJbj6
Another day! It’s February 28, 2024 at 11:44PM Om mani padme hum. https://t.co/ZxiefHJbj6 — @ButterflyLaChoi@sfba.social (@ButterflyLachoi) Feb 29, 2024 https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js from Twitter https://twitter.com/ButterflyLachoi
NPR News: Family Dollar is fined over $40 million due to a rodent infestation in its warehouse
Family Dollar is fined over $40 million due to a rodent infestation in its warehouse The Food and Drug Administration found dead and live rodents, and their feces and urine. More than 1,200 rodents were exterminated after fumigation at the warehouse, which serves more than 400 stores. Read more on NPR
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NPR News: Older US adults should get another COVID-19 shot, health officials recommend
Older US adults should get another COVID-19 shot, health officials recommend The CDC said Americans 65 and older should get another dose of the updated vaccine that became available in September — if at least four months has passed since their last shot. Read more on NPR