‘Bob’s Burgers’ actor sentenced to 1 year in prison for role in Capitol riot Jay Johnston expressed regret that he “made it more difficult for the police to do their job” on Jan. 6. Read more on NPR
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NPR News: University of Michigan quarterback Jack Tuttle is retiring after his 5th concussion
University of Michigan quarterback Jack Tuttle is retiring after his 5th concussion Tuttle also recently injured a ligament in his elbow that he said he never fully recovered from. Last week, N.C. State quarterback Grayson McCall said he is retiring due to injuries. Read more on NPR
NPR News: Philadelphia DA sues Elon Musk over $1 million giveaway to registered voters
Philadelphia DA sues Elon Musk over $1 million giveaway to registered voters The suit alleges that Musk and his super PAC are luring voters to give up identifying information in pursuit of a cash prize. DA Larry Krasner called the scheme “indisputably an unlawful lottery.” Read more on NPR
NPR News: A Fight Over Identity in Japan
A Fight Over Identity in Japan Japan is the only country where married couples are required to use one surname or family name. Most often it’s women who give up their surname and women’s rights advocates have fought for decades for the right to use different surnames in marriage. And now proponents are using a…
NPR News: Ballots set on fire in three states as Election Day approaches
Ballots set on fire in three states as Election Day approaches Federal officials have been warning that in recent months, some social media users have been encouraging sabotage of ballot drop boxes. “It’s a direct attack on democracy,” said one local official. Read more on NPR
NPR News: Over 200,000 subscribers flee ‘Washington Post’ after Bezos blocks Harris endorsement
Over 200,000 subscribers flee ‘Washington Post’ after Bezos blocks Harris endorsement Over 200,000 people canceled their subscriptions in the first few days following news that The Washington Post would not endorse any presidential candidate. Read more on NPR
NPR News: Trump and Harris support no tax on tips, but experts say it could complicate things
Trump and Harris support no tax on tips, but experts say it could complicate things Both presidential nominees support no tax on tips. But this now-popular campaign issue is making tax experts and economists shake their heads. Read more on NPR
NPR News: Imposters stole thousands of pounds of posh cheddar, rattling the U.K. cheese world
Imposters stole thousands of pounds of posh cheddar, rattling the U.K. cheese world A London distributor says thieves posing as a French client stole some $389,000 worth of cheddar. The tight-knit U.K. cheese community is on high alert — and asking people to help sniff out the goods. Read more on NPR
NPR News: Israel awaits the U.S. election before a Gaza cease-fire, an official says
Israel awaits the U.S. election before a Gaza cease-fire, an official says Egypt has a new cease-fire proposal amid Israel’s bombardment and siege of northern Gaza. Israel is discussing the proposal but waiting to see who is elected U.S. president, an official told NPR. Read more on NPR
NPR News: New Dwyane Wade statue honors the NBA star. But some fans say it misses the mark
New Dwyane Wade statue honors the NBA star. But some fans say it misses the mark The statue was months in the making. Upon its unveiling Sunday, fans suggested it looks more like former professional boxer George Foreman and Matrix actor Laurence Fishburne. Read more on NPR