Nevada could decide the presidential election. Trump hopes to woo its divided voters Voters in Nevada are deeply divided and unhappy with their choices in the upcoming presidential election. Read more on NPR
Month: June 2024
NPR News: TV series ‘Couples Therapy’ gives viewers a rare look into real life therapy sessions
TV series ‘Couples Therapy’ gives viewers a rare look into real life therapy sessions Psychotherapist Orna Gurlanik, star of the documentary series Couples Therapy, is challenging the idea that couples therapy is a last-ditch effort for people. Read more on NPR
NPR News: Black workers sue General Mills over alleged racial discrimination at a Georgia plant
Black workers sue General Mills over alleged racial discrimination at a Georgia plant The eight employees say that since the plant opened in 1988, many systems in place have benefited white workers more than Black staff. They claim that HR has ignored “egregious incidents of racism.” Read more on NPR
NPR News: Safety investigators want more technology to prevent close calls on runways
Safety investigators want more technology to prevent close calls on runways The NTSB says an air traffic controller’s mistake led to a near collision of two jets on a runway in Texas last year. Investigators say critical safety technology might have prevented the incident. Read more on NPR
NPR News: The dramatic story of Pointe du Hoc, the backdrop to Biden’s D-Day anniversary speech
The dramatic story of Pointe du Hoc, the backdrop to Biden’s D-Day anniversary speech Over 200 U.S. Army Rangers scaled the cliffs of Pointe du Hoc on D-Day to destroy German long-range guns stationed at the top. Less than half remained standing after two days of fighting. Read more on NPR
NPR News: Upside-down flags, $1.50 hot dogs and (Hunter) Biden news. Can you ace the quiz?
Upside-down flags, $1.50 hot dogs and (Hunter) Biden news. Can you ace the quiz? Are you up to date with the latest hot dog news? What about politics and space travel? Maybe this is the week you score a perfect 11 in the quiz. Read more on NPR
NPR News: Biden’s asylum restrictions come as many voters disagree with his immigration record
Biden’s asylum restrictions come as many voters disagree with his immigration record Will President Biden’s new executive order restricting asylum at the U.S.-Mexico border change voters’ minds this election year? Read more on NPR
NPR News: First responders in Phoenix are using a new treatment during heat emergencies
First responders in Phoenix are using a new treatment during heat emergencies As the West braces for excessive heat, the Phoenix Fire Department is rolling out a new protocol to treat heat stroke patients — putting them in a bag filled with ice. Read more on NPR
NPR News: EU parliamentary election: There will be 16-year-old voters in Germany and Belgium
EU parliamentary election: There will be 16-year-old voters in Germany and Belgium Voting is underway in the European parliamentary elections — where a new block of voters is heading to the polls in two countries. Germany and Belgium have lowered the voting age from 18 to 16. Read more on NPR
NPR News: Why the Sweden-based company IKEA has cut prices 3 times in a year
Why the Sweden-based company IKEA has cut prices 3 times in a year NPR’s Steve Inskeep speaks with IKEA Retail U.S. President Javier Quiñones about the furniture store chain’s decision to reduce its prices. Read more on NPR