A clean up service will deal with shooting aftermath to minimize community trauma Philadelphia has hired a service to clean up after violent shootings outdoors. The idea is to minimize community trauma when neighbors do the cleaning themselves or firefighters hose away the blood. Read more on NPR
Month: June 2024
NPR News: What to expect in the Copa America soccer tournament
What to expect in the Copa America soccer tournament NPR’s Rob Schmitz talks with Paul Tenorio, soccer writer with The Athletic, about the Copa America soccer tournament, in which the best teams from North and South America will compete in U.S. cities. Read more on NPR
NPR News: Louisiana will require the 10 Commandments displayed in every public school classroom
Louisiana will require the 10 Commandments displayed in every public school classroom The legislation, signed into law Wednesday by Republican Gov. Jeff Landry, makes Louisiana the first state to require that the Ten Commandments be displayed in every public school classroom. Read more on NPR
NPR News: A New Jersey hospital moves its nurse managers to a four-day work week due to burnout
A New Jersey hospital moves its nurse managers to a four-day work week due to burnout A hospital in New Jersey is among several that have moved nurse managers, who oversee scores of bedside nurses on a unit, to a four-day work week to address burnout and high turnover. Read more on NPR
NPR News: ‘Grandmother of Juneteenth’ Opal Lee discusses her work to solidify the holiday
‘Grandmother of Juneteenth’ Opal Lee discusses her work to solidify the holiday Opal Lee, an activist for the Juneteenth holiday, was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom. NPR’s Mary Louise Kelly talks with Lee about the holiday she worked hard to solidify. Read more on NPR
NPR News: How U.S. allies and partners see the November election
How U.S. allies and partners see the November election As a part of NPR’s year-long series on global elections, we look at how U.S. allies and partners view the two presidential candidates ahead of next week’s debate. Read more on NPR
NPR News: Eight young people are suing Alaska to stop a major natural gas project
Eight young people are suing Alaska to stop a major natural gas project A group of young Alaskans is suing the state to halt a high-profile natural gas project. They argue fossil fuel development will worsen climate change, which is already threatening their communities. Read more on NPR
NPR News: Doctors are worried by misinformation about sunscreen on social media
Doctors are worried by misinformation about sunscreen on social media Doctors are concerned by a backlash against sunscreen that is spreading on social media. Recent surveys suggest many younger Americans are buying into this misinformation. Read more on NPR
NPR News: Could criminal charges threaten Congressman Henry Cuellar’s chance at re-election?
Could criminal charges threaten Congressman Henry Cuellar’s chance at re-election? Texas Congressman Henry Cuellar is under indictment for more than a dozen counts, including bribery and corruption — but voters in his home state say they still back the embattled Democrat. Read more on NPR
NPR News: With the election 5 months away, Trump has yet to pick a running mate
With the election 5 months away, Trump has yet to pick a running mate With less than a month until the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, former President Trump is narrowing down his options as he chooses a 2024 running mate. Read more on NPR