A new version of the 1977 Star Wars features a dub in a Native American language A new version of the 1977 classic Star Wars opens in Minnesota theaters, now dubbed over in Ojibwe — the indigenous language of one of the largest Native American tribes in the United States. Read more on NPR
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NPR News: Abuse claims trigger a reckoning in India’s Mollywood
Abuse claims trigger a reckoning in India’s Mollywood A report into sexual assault in one of India’s most respected film industries has triggered a #MeToo-style reckoning. Read more on NPR
NPR News: Coastal flooding is getting more common, even on sunny days
Coastal flooding is getting more common, even on sunny days High tide floods – when water collects in streets or even seeps into buildings on days without rain – are increasingly common in coastal areas as sea levels rise, a new report warns. Read more on NPR
NPR News: U.S. charges Hamas leaders with terrorism over October attack in Israel
U.S. charges Hamas leaders with terrorism over October attack in Israel The Justice Department is charging six Hamas leaders with terrorism, including the architect of the group’s deadly Oct. 7 attack against Israel. Read more on NPR
NPR News: Israel Mourns Dead Hostages; Gaza Civilians Don’t Know Where to Go
Israel Mourns Dead Hostages; Gaza Civilians Don’t Know Where to Go Israel mourns six hostages, who were captured during the October 7th attacks by Hamas, and found by the Israeli military in Gaza, recently killed. We go to the funeral of one of the hostages, in Jerusalem. And in Gaza, nearly all residents have been…
NPR News: 5 things to know about the U.K.’s suspension of some arms exports to Israel
5 things to know about the U.K.’s suspension of some arms exports to Israel The U.K. exports explosive devices, guns and fighter jet components to Israel. But it’s suspending some arms shipments, fearing Israel could used them in violation of international law. Read more on NPR
NPR News: Despite evidence, Trump calls Arlington Cemetery incident a ‘made up story’
Despite evidence, Trump calls Arlington Cemetery incident a ‘made up story’ Meanwhile, members of Congress are asking for details about the incident, which was first reported by NPR. Read more on NPR
NPR News: ‘I want to write myself into existence,’ says ‘Colored Television’ author
‘I want to write myself into existence,’ says ‘Colored Television’ author Danzy Senna was born in 1970, just a few years after Loving v. Virginia legalized interracial marriage. “Just merely existing as a family was a radical statement at that time,” she says. Read more on NPR
NPR News: ‘I want to write myself into existence,’ says ‘Colored Television’ author
‘I want to write myself into existence,’ says ‘Colored Television’ author Denzy Senna was born in 1970, just a few years after Loving v. Virginia legalized interracial marriage. “Just merely existing as a family was a radical statement at that time,” she says. Read more on NPR
NPR News: Beloved ‘Russian spy whale’ Hvaldimir is found dead under mysterious circumstances
Beloved ‘Russian spy whale’ Hvaldimir is found dead under mysterious circumstances A beloved beluga whale with a mysterious past was found dead in the waters of Norway over the weekend. Admirers are paying tribute as authorities investigate. Read more on NPR