Biden is expected to announce new asylum rules for migrants at the border President Biden is expected to issue an executive order Tuesday that would greatly reduce the number of asylum-seekers allowed into the country. Read more on NPR
Month: December 2024
NPR News: French authorities indict Telegram founder Pavel Durov on multiple charges
French authorities indict Telegram founder Pavel Durov on multiple charges Charges against the CEO of Telegram mark one of the few instances where the head of a major internet platform has been charged over alleged criminal failure to moderate what users do on its site. Read more on NPR
NPR News: The ‘Beyoncé Bowl’ halftime show was a massive hit for Netflix. The football was too
The ‘Beyoncé Bowl’ halftime show was a massive hit for Netflix. The football was too Netflix says more than 200 countries tuned into the “Beyoncé Bowl” and its two NFL games. We may just be starting to learn what that ultimately means for the future of television and sports media. Read more on NPR
NPR News: Bird flu has killed 20 big cats including cougars at a U.S. wildlife sanctuary
Bird flu has killed 20 big cats including cougars at a U.S. wildlife sanctuary The sanctuary in Washington state said it was working with officials to determine the cause of the outbreak, which has killed over half of its cats in recent weeks. Read more on NPR
NPR News: Israel strikes Houthi targets in Yemen’s capital. WHO chief says he was nearby
Israel strikes Houthi targets in Yemen’s capital. WHO chief says he was nearby A round of Israeli airstrikes targeted the Houthi rebel-held capital and multiple ports. The head of the World Health Organization said the bombardment occurred as he prepared to board a flight. Read more on NPR
NPR News: Giving a kidney to a stranger? Researchers call it ‘extraordinary altruism’
Giving a kidney to a stranger? Researchers call it ‘extraordinary altruism’ Only about 300 to 400 people a year give a kidney to someone they never met. It’s an act of generosity so unusual, a neuroscientist studies the people who do this. Read more on NPR
NPR News: Manmohan Singh, India’s prime minister from 2004 to 2014, has died
Manmohan Singh, India’s prime minister from 2004 to 2014, has died Singh was known as the father of economic reforms in India. He served as finance minister in the early 1990s, and his policies then set India on the path of economic liberalization and globalization. Read more on NPR
NPR News: Investigation begins into the cause of the Azerbaijan Airlines crash
Investigation begins into the cause of the Azerbaijan Airlines crash Azerbaijan observed a day of mourning for the victims of the plane crash that killed 38 people and left all 29 survivors injured as speculation mounted about a possible cause of the disaster. Read more on NPR
NPR News: Photos: Fishermen, known as ‘Sea Nomads,’ dive to protect ocean life in Madagascar
Photos: Fishermen, known as ‘Sea Nomads,’ dive to protect ocean life in Madagascar They make their living off the sea, but their catch is dwindling. So these traditional fisherfolk are taking steps to preserve both sea life — and their livelihood. Read more on NPR
NPR News: Mourners mark 20 years since Indian Ocean tsunami that killed some 230,000 people
Mourners mark 20 years since Indian Ocean tsunami that killed some 230,000 people Triggered by a 9.1 magnitude earthquake off the coast of the Indonesian island of Sumatra, the catastrophic event was the deadliest tsunami in recorded history. Read more on NPR