Anti-trust lawsuit involving the two biggest grocery retailers starts Monday A proposed merger of two grocery giants, Albertsons and Kroger, goes to court tomorrow in a case that could have big implications for consumers. Read more on NPR
Month: August 2024
NPR News: The Democratic and Republican conventions put on display two versions of masculinity
The Democratic and Republican conventions put on display two versions of masculinity Two political conventions, two contrasting displays of masculinity: Republicans with defiant, dominating approaches to manhood and Democrats highlighting roles as fathers and husbands. Read more on NPR
NPR News: The post-Cold-War nuclear disarmament period is over, Pentagon says
The post-Cold-War nuclear disarmament period is over, Pentagon says NPR’s Ayesha Rascoe speaks to nuclear expert James Acton from the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace about the dangers of what is being called the new nuclear age. Read more on NPR
NPR News: 2 months later, Kenyan police are still helping control the situation in Haiti
2 months later, Kenyan police are still helping control the situation in Haiti NPR’s Ayesha Rascoe talks with journalist Widlore Merancourt about the current situation in Haiti, two months after Kenyan police arrived in an effort to help the country’s police control violent gangs. Read more on NPR
NPR News: The voices that made the news at the Democratic National Convention
The voices that made the news at the Democratic National Convention Last week’s Democratic National Convention showcased a newly energized party. We hear some of the voices from those four days in Chicago. Read more on NPR
NPR News: How Elton John changed the fortunes of a 4th-tier soccer team in his UK town
How Elton John changed the fortunes of a 4th-tier soccer team in his UK town Before Ted Lasso and Wrexham, there was Watford FC – a 4th-tier soccer team in a blighted UK town. In 1976, its fortunes were reversed when the club was bought by a local fan – Elton John. Read more on…
NPR News: Finding a therapist who takes your insurance can be nearly impossible. Here’s why
Finding a therapist who takes your insurance can be nearly impossible. Here’s why Getting mental health care covered by insurance can be really tough. Reporters spoke to hundreds of therapists who left their insurance networks to find out why. Read more on NPR
Zoë Kravitz on her directorial debut and her relationship with Channing Tatum – Esquire https://t.co/0Ry73sPQSk https://t.co/bn9pekfOXU
Zoë Kravitz on her directorial debut and her relationship with Channing Tatum – Esquire https://t.co/0Ry73sPQSk https://t.co/bn9pekfOXU — @ButterflyLaChoi@sfba.social (@ButterflyLachoi) Aug 25, 2024 https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js from Twitter https://twitter.com/ButterflyLachoi
At least he’s not a puppet, motherfucker. Russia’s Medvedev says Durov miscalculated by fleeing Russia – Reuters https://t.co/WwXfkx7ibF https://t.co/RFJUt1qxbi
At least he’s not a puppet, motherfucker. Russia’s Medvedev says Durov miscalculated by fleeing Russia – Reuters https://t.co/WwXfkx7ibF https://t.co/RFJUt1qxbi — @ButterflyLaChoi@sfba.social (@ButterflyLachoi) Aug 25, 2024 https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js from Twitter https://twitter.com/ButterflyLachoi
NPR News: Danny Jansen is set to make MLB history by playing on both teams in the same game
Danny Jansen is set to make MLB history by playing on both teams in the same game The Toronto Blue Jays-turned-Red Sox player is due to make Major League Baseball history on Monday when the two teams finish a June game interrupted by rain. Read more on NPR