Philadelphia aims to create a pipeline of affordable housing developers with access to capital People without easy access to capital are getting into housing development in Philadelphia, as part of a program designed to create more affordable housing and boost non-traditional developers. Read more on NPR
Month: June 2024
NPR News: It’s called an urgent care emergency center — but which is it?
It’s called an urgent care emergency center — but which is it? Suffering stomach pain, a Dallas man visited his local urgent care clinic — or so he thought, until he got a bill 10 times what he’d expected. Read more on NPR
NPR News: Centuries-old cherries were found at George Washington’s home. What can they tell us?
Centuries-old cherries were found at George Washington’s home. What can they tell us? Archaeologists unearthed 35 bottles of cherries from the cellar of George Washington’s Mount Vernon. The 250-year-old fruits, many still intact, can shed new light on those who lived and worked there. Read more on NPR
NPR News: 3 things you need to know about student loans this summer
3 things you need to know about student loans this summer The Biden administration’s student loan relief program, SAVE, is set to reduce payments this summer for many borrowers, but there are legal challenges looming. Read more on NPR
NPR News: Kansas doctors say mentorship can help as women are still underrepresented in surgery
Kansas doctors say mentorship can help as women are still underrepresented in surgery Women comprise more than half of medical school graduates, but the number of female surgeons is low. A club at a Kansas medical school offers them support and mentorship. Read more on NPR
NPR News: Leaders of Russia and North Korea sign pact — indicating a deeper cooperation
Leaders of Russia and North Korea sign pact — indicating a deeper cooperation Russia and North Korea have signed a new treaty upgrading their relationship and pledging military assistance in case either one is attacked. Read more on NPR
NPR News: Israel and Lebanese militia Hezbollah are ratcheting up the firepower on the border
Israel and Lebanese militia Hezbollah are ratcheting up the firepower on the border The Israeli military says it is approved an offensive in Lebanon if diplomatic efforts fail to stop the conflict that’s contained, for the most part, in Israel’s north and Lebanon’s south for now. Read more on NPR
NPR News: Morning news brief
Morning news brief Sanctions are to be announced against those involved in fentanyl trafficking. Israel and Lebanese militia Hezbollah ratchet up firepower on the border. Cybercriminals target children with sextortion. Read more on NPR
NPR News: Does science back up the surgeon general’s call for a warning label on social media?
Does science back up the surgeon general’s call for a warning label on social media? Surgeon General Vivek Murthy wants tobacco-style warning labels for social media. NPR’s Leila Fadel talks to clinical psychologist Michaeline Jensen, who has studied social media’s effect on kids. Read more on NPR
NPR News: Recording reveals outside interest in attempts to recall Colo. school board member
Recording reveals outside interest in attempts to recall Colo. school board member A secret recording reveals how national groups, such as Moms for Liberty, continue attempting to change American education — one local school board at a time Read more on NPR