My Octopus Teacher’s Craig Foster dives into the ocean again in ‘Amphibious Soul’ Nature’s healing power is an immensely personal focus for Foster. He made his film after being burned out from long, grinding hours at work. After the release of the film, he suffered from insomnia. Read more on NPR
Month: May 2024
NPR News: With ‘bleisure’ and fewer workers, the American hotel is in recovery
With ‘bleisure’ and fewer workers, the American hotel is in recovery A new type of traveler is part of the post-pandemic reset at U.S. hotels, along with fewer daily cleanings and pancake-slinging machines. Read more on NPR
NPR News: Prosecutors need Michael Cohen to tie details together in Trump’s hush money trial
Prosecutors need Michael Cohen to tie details together in Trump’s hush money trial Here’s what’s to come in Donald Trump’s legal battles, from Trump’s Trials: Former Trump fixer Michael Cohen is expected to take the stand in the New York hush money trial this week. Read more on NPR
NPR News: In Gaza, a hidden threat could kill Palestinians even after a cease-fire
In Gaza, a hidden threat could kill Palestinians even after a cease-fire The United Nations says 7,500 metric tons of unexploded ordnance litter the Gaza Strip. The U.N. says it could take 14 years to dispose of these dangers. Read more on NPR
NPR News: Democratic Sen. Bob Menendez goes on trial in New York on federal corruption charges
Democratic Sen. Bob Menendez goes on trial in New York on federal corruption charges Sen. Robert Menendez, a powerful Democrat from New Jersey, goes on trial in Manhattan on federal corruption charges. Two New Jersey businessmen accused of bribing him are his co-defendants. Read more on NPR
NPR News: On this unassuming trail near LA, bird watchers see something spectacular
On this unassuming trail near LA, bird watchers see something spectacular At Bear Divide, just outside Los Angeles, you can see a rare spectacle of nature. This is one of the only places in the western United States where you can see bird migration during daylight hours. Read more on NPR
NPR News: The USDA’s gardening zones shifted. This map shows you what’s changed in vivid detail
The USDA’s gardening zones shifted. This map shows you what’s changed in vivid detail There’s a good chance your zone shifted when the USDA updated its plant hardiness map in 2023. Zoom in on what that means for your garden. Read more on NPR
NPR News: As a brutal genocide raged around her, Josephine smuggled 12 people to safety
As a brutal genocide raged around her, Josephine smuggled 12 people to safety During the Rwandan genocide in 1994, Josephine Dusabimana smuggled ethnic Tutsis out of the country as neighbors attacked neighbors and almost a million people died. Read more on NPR
NPR News: Michael Cohen, Trump’s former fixer, will testify against him in the hush-money trial
Michael Cohen, Trump’s former fixer, will testify against him in the hush-money trial He is expected to bolster the prosecutors case that Trump falsified business records to pay off Stormy Daniels, the adult film star, with whom he is alleged to have had an affair Read more on NPR
NPR News: Outdoor time is good for your kids’ eyesight. Here’s why
Outdoor time is good for your kids’ eyesight. Here’s why Childhood myopia, or nearsightedness, is growing rapidly in the U.S and around the world. Researchers say kids who spend two hours outside every day, are less likely to develop the condition. Read more on NPR