New ‘Washington Post’ chiefs can’t shake their past in London The new CEO of The Washington Post and his hand-picked news chief come from a tradition of rough-and-tumble British journalism that plays loose with ethics, compared to U.S. media. Read more on NPR
Month: June 2024
Another Sunday! It’s June 16, 2024 at 09:02AM https://t.co/Cdydtu0Ux5
Another Sunday! It’s June 16, 2024 at 09:02AM https://t.co/Cdydtu0Ux5 — @ButterflyLaChoi@sfba.social (@ButterflyLachoi) Jun 16, 2024 https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js from Twitter https://twitter.com/ButterflyLachoi
NPR News: Brazil’s far-right introduces bill that equates abortion after 22 weeks to murder
Brazil’s far-right introduces bill that equates abortion after 22 weeks to murder Protests have broken out across Brazil after lawmakers attempted to fast track legislation that would equate abortion after 22 weeks of pregnancy to murder. Read more on NPR
NPR News: Muslims in Gaza pass a somber Eid al-Adha on the brink of famine
Muslims in Gaza pass a somber Eid al-Adha on the brink of famine Muslims around the world are celebrating Eid al-Adha, the Feast of the Sacrifice. But in Gaza, which aid groups say is on the brink of famine, food is hard to come by this year let alone meat. Read more on NPR
NPR News: 3 Americans are on trial for a failed coup in the Democratic Republic of Congo
3 Americans are on trial for a failed coup in the Democratic Republic of Congo In the Democratic Republic of Congo, three Americans are among dozens of people on trial for a failed coup attempt. NPR’s Lauren Frayer talks to independent journalist Emmet Livingstone. Read more on NPR
NPR News: The U.S. healthcare industry has been the target of two ransomware attacks this year
The U.S. healthcare industry has been the target of two ransomware attacks this year NPR’s Lauren Frayer talks with Wired senior writer Andy Greenberg about how healthcare hacks are on the increase after a major attack against Change Healthcare earlier this year. Read more on NPR
NPR News: A peek inside London’s old war office, the place of inspiration for James Bond
A peek inside London’s old war office, the place of inspiration for James Bond NPR explores a secret vault under London’s Old War Office, where the UK kept fake passports for undercover agents abroad. Behind door #007 is where Ian Fleming hatched his famous character in WWII. Read more on NPR
NPR News: Summer of soccer: Euros 2024 kick off with Copa America to follow
Summer of soccer: Euros 2024 kick off with Copa America to follow NPR’s Lauren Frayer talks to soccer commentator Roger Bennett about the two major international soccer tournament this summer: the European Championship and Copa America, which the US will host. Read more on NPR
Another day! It’s June 16, 2024 at 04:59AM https://t.co/lh4qgvu17g
Another day! It’s June 16, 2024 at 04:59AM https://t.co/lh4qgvu17g — @ButterflyLaChoi@sfba.social (@ButterflyLachoi) Jun 16, 2024 https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js from Twitter https://twitter.com/ButterflyLachoi
NPR News: Wanna be a good dad? A ‘School for Men’ teaches diapering, ponytail making
Wanna be a good dad? A ‘School for Men’ teaches diapering, ponytail making An innovative program in Colombia gives men a chance to master the skills needed to be a hands-on dad — and become closer to their kids along the way. Read more on NPR