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NPR News: Proposal to allow Ariz. police to enforce immigration law to appear on state’s ballot
Proposal to allow Ariz. police to enforce immigration law to appear on state’s ballot In Arizona voters will decide whether local law enforcement should have the power to arrest people who cross the state’s southern border illegally. Read more on NPR
NPR News: Lufthansa agrees to a record $4 million fine for its treatment of Jewish passengers
Lufthansa agrees to a record $4 million fine for its treatment of Jewish passengers The German airline barred 128 Jewish passengers from their May 2022 connecting flight based on the alleged misconduct of a few. The U.S. government considers that discrimination; Lufthansa disagrees. Read more on NPR
NPR News: Walgreens will close 1,200 stores, hoping for a turnaround
Walgreens will close 1,200 stores, hoping for a turnaround Walgreens says about a quarter of its stores are unprofitable. Big pharmacy chains are struggling with growing retail competition and lower prescription payouts. Read more on NPR
NPR News: Trump town hall ends with ‘musical-fest’ while he stands on stage
Trump town hall ends with ‘musical-fest’ while he stands on stage At a town hall in Oaks, Pennsylvania, on Monday Trump ended the Q-and-A portion to ask the audience to remain and listen to music with him. Read more on NPR
NPR News: Local board members in Georgia can’t refuse to certify election results, judge rules
Local board members in Georgia can’t refuse to certify election results, judge rules Local election board members in Georgia cannot refuse to certify election results in any scenario, even if they report concerns about fraud or errors, a state judge has ruled. Read more on NPR
NPR News: U.N. officials and rights groups warn Israel may seek to starve north Gaza
U.N. officials and rights groups warn Israel may seek to starve north Gaza United Nations aid officials and Israeli human rights groups say Israel’s latest offensive in north Gaza forces residents to choose between leaving or starving. Israel allowed in food after Vice President Harris showed concern. Read more on NPR
NPR News: A new way to support grandparents raising kids affected by the addiction epidemic
A new way to support grandparents raising kids affected by the addiction epidemic A pilot program in Alabama will distribute $280,000 from opioid settlement funds to support ‘grandfamilies’ formed to raise kids affected by the opioid epidemic. Read more on NPR
NPR News: Nintendo plays the extravagant host in ‘Super Mario Party Jamboree’
Nintendo plays the extravagant host in ‘Super Mario Party Jamboree’ ‘Jamboree’ feels scattered and altogether too eager to please. But while the game’s a mixed bag, it’s still one of the best in the chaotic Nintendo series. Read more on NPR
NPR News: Harris courts Black male voters. And, worries that Israel is starving north Gaza
Harris courts Black male voters. And, worries that Israel is starving north Gaza Vice President Harris will discuss her new proposals to win over Black male voters today at a town hall event. And, aid groups fear Israel is starving people in northern Gaza. Read more on NPR