President Biden pardons son Hunter President Biden pardons son, reversing a previous pledge and saying “it is clear that Hunter was treated differently” than others in the justice system. Read more on NPR
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NPR News: Belgium becomes first country to give sex workers robust labor rights and protections
Belgium becomes first country to give sex workers robust labor rights and protections The new law guarantees fundamental rights for sex workers, including the ability to refuse clients, set the conditions of an act, and stop an act at any moment. Read more on NPR
NPR News: Stellantis CEO resigns as carmaker continues to struggle with slumping sales
Stellantis CEO resigns as carmaker continues to struggle with slumping sales Carlos Tavares is stepping down after nearly four years in the top spot of the automaker, which owns car brands like Jeep and Ram, amid an ongoing struggle with slumping sales. Read more on NPR
NPR News: Lake effect snow is expected to continue pummeling parts of the Northeast and Midwest
Lake effect snow is expected to continue pummeling parts of the Northeast and Midwest Some areas across the Great Lakes region have already received up to 3 feet of lake effect snow. Read more on NPR
NPR News: How to be not lonely? ‘Cohousing’ is an answer for some people
How to be not lonely? ‘Cohousing’ is an answer for some people In cohousing communities, neighbors share common spaces, chores and a sense of connection that benefits everyone. For some, it’s an answer to the isolation of parenting that many families feel today. Read more on NPR
NPR News: UN says it is halting aid through main Gaza crossing because route is too dangerous
UN says it is halting aid through main Gaza crossing because route is too dangerous The U.N. agency for Palestinian refugees said Sunday it is halting aid deliveries through the main cargo crossing into Gaza because of the threat of armed gangs who have looted recent convoys. Read more on NPR
NPR News: Ira Glass admits he plays a ‘nicer version’ of himself on the radio
Ira Glass admits he plays a ‘nicer version’ of himself on the radio This American Life host Ira Glass doesn’t care about how people will remember him, “I’m not making a radio show for them” Read more on NPR
NPR News: The ‘Chinese Exclusion Era’ shows how Trump’s mass deportation plan could unfold
The ‘Chinese Exclusion Era’ shows how Trump’s mass deportation plan could unfold Donald Trump promises to deport millions of unauthorized immigrants once he returns to the White House. If he follows through, the scale of it would be unlike anything we’ve seen in our lifetimes. Many supporters of Trump’s mass deportation agenda say expelling unauthorized…
NPR News: The ‘magical’ advent calendar that’s as big as a town hall
The ‘magical’ advent calendar that’s as big as a town hall A small town in Germany turns its town hall into the ‘world’s largest’ advent calendar each December. It started as a way to boost businesses in the winter, but it’s grown to mean much more. Read more on NPR
NPR News: Protesters gather for third night of demonstrations after Georgia announces suspension of EU talks
Protesters gather for third night of demonstrations after Georgia announces suspension of EU talks Protesters gathered across Georgia on Saturday night in a third straight night of demonstrations against the government’s decision to suspend negotiations to join the European Union. Read more on NPR