Trump claims a ‘massive’ mandate, but presidents often overread their victories There’s a long history of presidents claiming that their win means the will of the people is behind their agendas. But elections are rarely full-throated endorsements of a candidate’s every policy. Read more on NPR
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NPR News: France rushes help to Mayotte, where hundreds are feared dead from Cyclone Chido
France rushes help to Mayotte, where hundreds are feared dead from Cyclone Chido France was rushing help by ship and military aircraft to its poor overseas territory of Mayotte in the Indian Ocean on Monday after the island was shattered by its worst storm in nearly a century. Read more on NPR
NPR News: 2 men were arrested in Boston for allegedly flying a drone near the airport
2 men were arrested in Boston for allegedly flying a drone near the airport The two suspects initially tried to get away from police. A third suspect got away. Read more on NPR
NPR News: Israel will close its Ireland embassy over Gaza tensions
Israel will close its Ireland embassy over Gaza tensions Israel said Sunday it will close its embassy in Ireland as relations deteriorated over the war in Gaza, where Palestinian medical officials said new Israeli airstrikes killed over 46 people including several children. Read more on NPR
NPR News: As drone sightings spread across East Coast, federal officials still don’t know much
As drone sightings spread across East Coast, federal officials still don’t know much Clusters of drones have been reported flying over at least six states. The Biden administration is pushing Congress to pass legislation that would expand counter-drone authorities. Read more on NPR
NPR News: Zakir Hussain, legendary tabla virtuoso who defied genres, dies at 73
Zakir Hussain, legendary tabla virtuoso who defied genres, dies at 73 Hussain’s career spanned over five decades, during which he was revered as both a national treasure in India and admired worldwide. Read more on NPR
NPR News: The Biden overtime rule was struck down. Now, some workers are losing pay raises
The Biden overtime rule was struck down. Now, some workers are losing pay raises The overtime rule would have made more than 4 million workers newly eligible to earn overtime on Jan. 1. Then a federal judge in Texas said the Biden administration had gone too far. Read more on NPR
NPR News: U.S. has made contact with Syrian rebel group HTS, Blinken says
U.S. has made contact with Syrian rebel group HTS, Blinken says Comments by Secretary of State Antony Blinken this weekend were the first time a U.S. official has acknowledged contact with the Syrian rebel group that drove Bashar al-Assad from power. Read more on NPR
NPR News: This cookbook is unlike any other from India. Pass the honeycomb, please!
This cookbook is unlike any other from India. Pass the honeycomb, please! In Dalit Kitchens of Marathwada, Shahu Patole pays tribute to a cuisine that has long been considered not worthy of documentation. We interviewed Patole — and are sharing some of his recipes. Read more on NPR
NPR News: At least 11 dead in the French territory of Mayotte as Cyclone Chido causes devastating damage
At least 11 dead in the French territory of Mayotte as Cyclone Chido causes devastating damage At least 11 people have died after Cyclone Chido caused devastating damage in the French territory of Mayotte in the Indian Ocean, France’s Interior Ministry said Sunday. Read more on NPR