Who will call it the Gulf of America? A look at this and other naming disputes Google says it will rename the Gulf of Mexico on its U.S. maps, and Mexico is pushing back. This wouldn’t be the first body of water to have different names according to different countries. Read more on NPR
Month: February 2025
NPR News: Canadian fans boo U.S. national anthem at NBA matchup as tariff dispute heats up
Canadian fans boo U.S. national anthem at NBA matchup as tariff dispute heats up Canadians showed their displeasure on Sunday at the Toronto Raptors’ game against the LA Clippers in Toronto, Canada. Similar jeers broke out at National Hockey League games over the weekend. Read more on NPR
NPR News: Trump has a deal for Netanyahu when they meet Tuesday. Will he take it?
Trump has a deal for Netanyahu when they meet Tuesday. Will he take it? Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will be the first foreign leader to visit the White House since President Trump’s return to office, in a crucial meeting for the future of the Middle East. Read more on NPR
NPR News: Changes Trump wants for the Panama Canal. And, the list of Grammy Award winners
Changes Trump wants for the Panama Canal. And, the list of Grammy Award winners TKTK Read more on NPR
NPR News: U.S. aid freeze hits secret girls’ schools, post-flood repair and much more
U.S. aid freeze hits secret girls’ schools, post-flood repair and much more The suspension of foreign aid by the Trump administration is having a worldwide impact. Here’s how it has affected projects in Afghanistan and Pakistan. Read more on NPR
NPR News: How safe is your weed? Patchy regulations may leave contaminants in the weed supply
How safe is your weed? Patchy regulations may leave contaminants in the weed supply Millions of Americans use cannabis and would like to think the products they buy are safe. But regulation is state by state and full of holes. NPR’s new series digs into the risks and solutions. Read more on NPR
NPR News: Global stocks slide as Trump imposes tariffs on imports
Global stocks slide as Trump imposes tariffs on imports Stock markets around the fell as President Trump imposed tariffs on key trading partners, Canada, Mexico and China Read more on NPR
NPR News: Two years after derailment, toxic chemicals still roll through East Palestine
Two years after derailment, toxic chemicals still roll through East Palestine Two years after derailment, toxic chemicals still roll through East Palestine Read more on NPR
NPR News: How younger generations keep the folk art of lion dancing alive in LA
How younger generations keep the folk art of lion dancing alive in LA At the East Wind Foundation, in the heart of Los Angeles’ Chinatown, young people dedicate their after-school hours and weekends to practice the traditional folk art of lion dancing. Read more on NPR
NPR News: Vagus nerve stimulation may tame autoimmune diseases
Vagus nerve stimulation may tame autoimmune diseases The next big advance in treating diseases like rheumatoid arthritis could be tiny pulses of electricity delivered to the vagus nerve. Read more on NPR