Saturday Sports: Stanley Cup finals, surprise cricket win for the U.S. NPR’s Scott Simon and ESPN’s Michele Steele discuss the Stanley Cup Finals and a cricket miracle. Read more on NPR
Month: June 2024
NPR News: A law in Vermont makes fossil fuel company pay for damages from climate change
A law in Vermont makes fossil fuel company pay for damages from climate change Vermont is the first state in the nation to adopt a law seeking to recoup the cost of climate-related damage from major oil companies. Read more on NPR
NPR News: Along Israel’s border with Lebanon, its conflict with Hezbollah is intensifying
Along Israel’s border with Lebanon, its conflict with Hezbollah is intensifying NPR’s Scott Simon speaks to Mohanad Hage Ali, a senior fellow at the Carnegie Middle East Center in Beirut, about the intensifying conflict between Israel and the Lebanese militant group, Hezbollah. Read more on NPR
NPR News: European farmers angry at climate policies could help sway EU parliamentary elections
European farmers angry at climate policies could help sway EU parliamentary elections Farmers in the European Union could hold the key to the bloc’s parliamentary vote. Read more on NPR
NPR News: How an Indigenous tradition that started with catching seals has evolved in Alaska
How an Indigenous tradition that started with catching seals has evolved in Alaska Many Indigenous communities in Alaska hold parties when someone catches their first seal of the season. That tradition is expanding to other accomplishments as well. Read more on NPR
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NPR News: Israel says it has rescued 4 hostages held in Gaza
Israel says it has rescued 4 hostages held in Gaza Israel said Saturday it rescued four hostages who were kidnapped in a Hamas-led attack on Oct. 7. The hostages were rescued in two separate locations in the heart of Nuseirat, it said. Read more on NPR
NPR News: In a few years, the nation’s tallest building may not be in New York or Chicago
In a few years, the nation’s tallest building may not be in New York or Chicago The Legends Tower, proposed for Oklahoma City, would stretch to 1,907 feet, a number chosen to commemorate the year Oklahoma became a state. Read more on NPR
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NPR News: Cricket and biryani go together like baseball and hot dogs
Cricket and biryani go together like baseball and hot dogs When India and Pakistan battle in the Cricket World Cup, fans of both nations will at least have a favorite dish in common. Read more on NPR