Naismith Hall of Famer Grant Hill weighs in on NBA finals and Olympic goals ahead Ahead of the NBA Finals tipoff, Grant Hill, Naismith Hall of Famer and minority owner of the Atlanta Hawks, talks about the identities of both Boston Celtics and Dallas Mavericks and who has the edge. Read more on NPR
Month: June 2024
NPR News: A mother has been able to care for her son with SSI. But the program also limits them
A mother has been able to care for her son with SSI. But the program also limits them The government program called Supplemental Security Income has lots of outdated rules that harm the people it’s supposed to help, like people with significant disabilities and their caregivers. Read more on NPR
NPR News: Crows can count vocally like toddlers, research shows
Crows can count vocally like toddlers, research shows Crows can count… out loud! They do so similarly to human toddlers who are learning to tally things up. A neuroscientist trained birds to produce a number of calls in response to random visual cues. Read more on NPR
NPR News: Team USA beats Pakistan in Cricket World Cup
Team USA beats Pakistan in Cricket World Cup Team USA just pulled off one of the biggest upsets in the sport’s history. They beat Pakistan in super-over in group play in this year’s World Cup. Read more on NPR
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NPR News: The Paris Olympics is already facing cybersecurity threats
The Paris Olympics is already facing cybersecurity threats From a fake Tom Cruise Netflix campaign to fear-mongering around terrorist attacks, the Paris Olympics already face online threats. Cybersecurity experts say those threats may only grow. Read more on NPR
NPR News: Anti-establishment candidate Nigel Farage could split the U.K.’s Conservative vote
Anti-establishment candidate Nigel Farage could split the U.K.’s Conservative vote An anti-establishment candidate has thrown a wrench into the U.K. election. Nigel Farage is running for Parliament with a new populist party — which is likely to split the Conservative vote. Read more on NPR
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NPR News: An auto plant in Alabama is offering employees up to $250 per month for child care
An auto plant in Alabama is offering employees up to $250 per month for child care To attract workers, Mazda Toyota Manufacturing, a joint venture in northern Alabama, decided to offer a child care benefit. The company pays 30% of its employees child care costs, up to $250 a month. Read more on NPR
NPR News: Indiana is building an electrified highway to charge EVs as they drive over it
Indiana is building an electrified highway to charge EVs as they drive over it Researchers and Indiana’s transportation department are turning a strip of highway into an electric charging road and will use semi-trucks to test its viability. Read more on NPR