Most of South Dakota’s tribes have banned Kristi Noem from their land. Here’s why For Noem, “every state is now a border state” including her own where she says some tribal leaders are benefiting from drug cartel activity. Read more on NPR
Month: May 2024
NPR News: How Israel’s military investigates itself in cases of possible wrongdoing
How Israel’s military investigates itself in cases of possible wrongdoing Since last October, complaints have included Israeli soldiers firing on unarmed Palestinian refugees and the killing of World Central Kitchen aid workers when Israeli drones fired on their convoy. Read more on NPR
NPR News: Target scales back on its LGBTQ+ merchandise ahead of Pride Month 2024
Target scales back on its LGBTQ+ merchandise ahead of Pride Month 2024 In a statement to NPR, a spokesperson for the retail giant says it is committed to supporting the LGBTQ+ community year-round, not only during the month of June. Read more on NPR
NPR News: Lots of drug companies talk about putting patients first — but this one actually did
Lots of drug companies talk about putting patients first — but this one actually did When Amylyx Pharmaceuticals found out its ALS drug Relyvrio didn’t work, the company took the unusual step of voluntarily pulling it off the market. Read more on NPR
NPR News: Aldi and Hy-Vee stores recall cream cheese varieties for possible salmonella risk
Aldi and Hy-Vee stores recall cream cheese varieties for possible salmonella risk There have been no reports of negative reactions as a result of the recall, the FDA said last week. The products should be thrown away, or returned to either an Aldi or HyVee store for a full refund. Read more on NPR
NPR News: Why children with disabilities are missing school and losing skills
Why children with disabilities are missing school and losing skills A special education staffing crisis is raging through many U.S. school districts. It’s taking a toll on students and families. Read more on NPR
NPR News: There’s usually no need to panic when planes make emergency landings. Here’s why
There’s usually no need to panic when planes make emergency landings. Here’s why Planes make diversions — also called “emergency landings” — all the time. Almost always, everyone on board is fine. Here are some reasons why. Read more on NPR
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NPR News: Why the trope of the ‘outside agitator’ persists
Why the trope of the ‘outside agitator’ persists As protests continue to rock the campuses of colleges and universities, a familiar set of questions is being raised: Are these protests really being led by students? Or are the real drivers of the civil disobedience outsiders, seizing on an opportunity to wreak chaos and stir up…