Babe Ruth jersey of ‘called shot’ fame sells for record $24 million The road jersey is said to have been worn by the legendary slugger when he predicted his home run in the 1932 World Series. What actually happened has been the subject of debate for 92 years. Read more on NPR
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NPR News: Israel and Hezbollah engage in intense cross-border fighting
Israel and Hezbollah engage in intense cross-border fighting On Sunday, Israel and Hezbollah exchanged some of the heaviest cross border fighting in months. Read more on NPR
NPR News: In Palau, residents are divided on easing fishing restrictions
In Palau, residents are divided on easing fishing restrictions Palau made history a decade ago when it closed off 80% of its oceans to any kind of fishing. A proposal to open up some of its marine sanctuary to fishing has divided residents on how best to protect the oceans around the Pacific nation. Read…
NPR News: The Paralympics begin in Paris this week. Here’s what to watch for
The Paralympics begin in Paris this week. Here’s what to watch for The 2024 Paralympics get underway this week in Paris. More than 4,400 athletes with various disabilities will participate in 22 sports. Read more on NPR
NPR News: Doctors lead protests in India after a young doctor is abused and murdered
Doctors lead protests in India after a young doctor is abused and murdered Read more on NPR
NPR News: Ethiopia and Nigeria are floating their currencies. Could instability follow?
Ethiopia and Nigeria are floating their currencies. Could instability follow? NPR’s Adrian Ma speaks with Cerian Richmond Jones of The Economist about the decision by Nigerian and Ethiopian governments to float their respective currencies. Read more on NPR
NPR News: Should tips be taxed? Economists weigh in
Should tips be taxed? Economists weigh in Read more on NPR
NPR News: How would banning taxes on tips actually work?
How would banning taxes on tips actually work? Both major party presidential nominees Donald Trump and Kamala Harris are on the same side of one issue. Getting rid of taxes on tips. But what would that really look like in practice? Wailin Wong and Darian Woods from NPR’s daily economics podcast, The Indicator, dive into…
NPR News: Telegram CEO Pavel Durov arrested in France, reports say
Telegram CEO Pavel Durov arrested in France, reports say The Russian-born tech billionaire is a citizen of France and the UAE. Telegram, which he co-founded in 2013, has nearly 1 billion users. It’s known for its hands-off approach to content moderation. Read more on NPR
NPR News: Border Patrol agent arrested for allegedly forcing women to undress during processing
Border Patrol agent arrested for allegedly forcing women to undress during processing Charging documents say the border patrol agent in upstate New York lied to four women that exposing themselves was part of protocol. Read more on NPR