Carrie Kahn

Israel has pushed for military action to prevent Iran from developing a nuclear weapon. President Trump says he favors talks. Carrie Khan, NPR News, Tel Aviv. This is NPR News.

The giant iceberg known as A23A measures about 1,300 square miles. That's more than four times the size of Manhattan. It broke from the Antarctic shelf decades ago in a process known as calving, but remained stuck until it headed toward South Georgia Island in 2020.

The giant iceberg known as A23A measures about 1,300 square miles. That's more than four times the size of Manhattan. It broke from the Antarctic shelf decades ago in a process known as calving, but remained stuck until it headed toward South Georgia Island in 2020.

British researchers on the island feared a direct hit could hurt breeding and feeding for millions of mammals and birds, but now believe the iceberg is far enough offshore, about 50 miles, that it may not cause damage and might even enhance nutrients and ocean productivity. Huge icebergs are normal, but scientists warn the world's ice shelves are experiencing massive losses due to global warming.

British researchers on the island feared a direct hit could hurt breeding and feeding for millions of mammals and birds, but now believe the iceberg is far enough offshore, about 50 miles, that it may not cause damage and might even enhance nutrients and ocean productivity. Huge icebergs are normal, but scientists warn the world's ice shelves are experiencing massive losses due to global warming.

Carrie Khan, NPR News, Rio de Janeiro.

Carrie Khan, NPR News, Rio de Janeiro.

Even at famous Copacabana Beach, it was hot. Beers are selling fast, but water is tops today, say vendors. Three more extremely hot days are expected. This is high summer carnival season that prompted Rio's mayor to raise the new heat warning to level four out of five. Some schools closed and city workers are getting hydration breaks. More than 50 cooling centers have opened.

Even at famous Copacabana Beach, it was hot. Beers are selling fast, but water is tops today, say vendors. Three more extremely hot days are expected. This is high summer carnival season that prompted Rio's mayor to raise the new heat warning to level four out of five. Some schools closed and city workers are getting hydration breaks. More than 50 cooling centers have opened.

A high pressure system over the ocean is blocking any cold weather from coming on shore. There's no rain in the upcoming forecast. Southern Brazil, part of the country's vast farm belt, is experiencing record drought. Carrie Conn, NPR News, Rio de Janeiro.

A high pressure system over the ocean is blocking any cold weather from coming on shore. There's no rain in the upcoming forecast. Southern Brazil, part of the country's vast farm belt, is experiencing record drought. Carrie Conn, NPR News, Rio de Janeiro.

I would love to have someone who took care of my car or someone who cleaned up the dishes after dinner, but then I'd want them to leave.

I would love to have someone who took care of my car or someone who cleaned up the dishes after dinner, but then I'd want them to leave.