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Hunger pushes Palestinians trapped in Gaza to the brink
14 Dec 2023
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NBC speaks with a child whose life was upended by the war in Gaza about what it’s like to go without food. The Washington Post reports that Puer...
Why critics say the new global climate deal falls short
13 Dec 2023
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A global climate agreement makes an unprecedented call for a transition away from fossil fuels, but with major loopholes. CNN has details. Israel is d...
What to know about a week of high-stakes abortion cases
12 Dec 2023
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Several state-level abortion cases are taking place this week. NPR previews them. The lives of Palestinian journalists reporting from Gaza are at risk...
Examining U.S. rhetoric and actions over the war in Gaza
11 Dec 2023
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As IDF forces press ahead in southern Gaza, the U.S. has been making moves to support Israel and its military strategy. Reuters reports. Medical studi...
Young activists on what they want from the climate summit
08 Dec 2023
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Children at the U.N. climate summit are urging governments to commit to policies that put kids’ needs first. The Guardian tells their stories. F...
Gaza gets even more dangerous for civilians
07 Dec 2023
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An Amnesty International investigation claims American-made weapons were used in two Israeli airstrikes that killed 43 civilians in Gaza. CNN reports....
New details of sexual violence in Hamas’s October 7 attack
06 Dec 2023
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The first segment of today’s show contains graphic details about sexual violence. Investigators are looking into new evidence emerging of horrif...
The horror of babies left behind in a Gaza hospital
05 Dec 2023
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The first segment of today’s show contains graphic details about newborns who died in a Gaza hospital. The Washington Post has the story of a nu...
These Ukrainian teens could help convict Putin on war crimes
04 Dec 2023
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The Washington Post interviews Ukrainian teenagers who narrowly escaped Russia, and explains how their testimony could be used to prove Putin committe...
Why Israel detains so many Palestinians
01 Dec 2023
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After a seven-day pause, the Washington Post reports that fighting has resumed between Israel and Hamas. Vox explains why so many Palestinians are det...
Controversy over holding a climate summit in oil-rich UAE
30 Nov 2023
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The Wall Street Journal looks back at the successes and controversies of Henry Kissinger’s long career. The Washington Post reports on criticism...
How Rosalynn Carter changed the mental-health conversation
29 Nov 2023
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NPR explores how former first lady Rosalynn Carter fought to put care for mental and physical health on equal footing, and to eliminate discrimination...
Why rap lyrics are evidence in the Young Thug trial
28 Nov 2023
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Aid agencies welcomed the two-day extension of the truce in Gaza, but voiced concern over what happens next if fighting restarts. The Guardian reports...
Qatar says Israel, Hamas agreed to extend truce for two days
27 Nov 2023
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Israel and Hamas agreed to extend a pause in Gaza fighting that had been due to end on Tuesday morning. Bloomberg has the latest. The world wants your...
Blackouts in Gaza as Israel continues to block fuel
17 Nov 2023
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The world is awash in plastic. Oil producers want a say in how it’s cleaned up. NPR examines the situation. At 22, Erin Matson led UNC to a fiel...
The economy is looking good. Why don’t Americans believe it?
16 Nov 2023
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Polls show Americans don’t feel they’re doing well right now, even though economic indicators are strong. The Atlantic explores how that c...
Biden and Xi are meeting. Here’s what’s on the line.
15 Nov 2023
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Biden and Xi are meeting for the first time in a year. NPR has a look at five things to pay attention to. A home-birth midwife faced scrutiny after a ...
Where Hamas gets its money
14 Nov 2023
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NBC investigated the complicated web of funding for Hamas. And the Wall Street Journal explains how the militant group used cryptocurrency to bring in...
Hospitals fail in Gaza as Israel presses into cities
13 Nov 2023
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Hospitals in Gaza are in crisis as Israeli ground troops press further into cities. Reuters is on the story. Less-experienced pilots are being promote...
Beyond Gaza, violence grows in the West Bank
10 Nov 2023
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NPR got perspectives on the war from Palestinians in the West Bank, as attacks there by settlers increase. Michigan’s football team is accused o...
Americans who just left Gaza describe a region in crisis
09 Nov 2023
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An American nurse who just left Gaza describes the desperate situation there in an interview with CNN. Another U.S. citizen who recently departed the ...
What last night’s election results might mean for 2024
08 Nov 2023
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ABC has six takeaways from an Election Day with national implications for 2024. Polling shows Biden’s strong backing for Israel is driving a sha...
One month on, families of Hamas hostages are still waiting
07 Nov 2023
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In an interview with ABC, Netanyahu says there will be no cease-fire without a release of captives in Gaza. It’s Election Day, and there are a t...
Israel defies global pressure over attacks on Gaza
06 Nov 2023
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Israeli strikes on Gaza intensified this weekend as global pressure continues to over civilian casualties. Reuters has more. Abortion is on the ballot...
How the U.S. is navigating diplomatic challenges over Gaza
03 Nov 2023
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Netanyahu may not last as Israeli prime minister, Biden and aides increasingly believe. Politico examines how the U.S. is navigating the diplomatic ch...
Americans and other civilians trying to escape Gaza
02 Nov 2023
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People with foreign passports are slowly being allowed out of Gaza, as the conflict between Israel and Hamas intensifies. Reuters has more. The Washin...
War deepens as Israel strikes Gaza refugee camp
01 Nov 2023
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Israel hit a densely populated refugee camp in Gaza, killing at least dozens of people. It claims the airstrikes killed a high-level Hamas commander. ...
Inside the rise in antisemitism on American campuses
31 Oct 2023
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Universities, students, and the federal government are concerned about rising antisemitism on U.S. campuses. CBS has the story. The Washington Post is...
As Israel expands Gaza assault, cease-fire calls get louder
30 Oct 2023
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Reuters has the latest on the Israel-Hamas war, as Israel’s ground invasion expands and calls for a cease-fire grow. The Washington Post reports...
What to know about the mass shootings in Maine
27 Oct 2023
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The Washington Post has the latest on the mass shootings in Maine and the search for the accused gunman. Meanwhile, the Trace explains how shootings l...
What to know about Mike Johnson, the new House speaker
26 Oct 2023
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Bloomberg looks into why Qatar is leading U.S. negotiations with Hamas over hostages. The Washington Post has further details on the energy-rich state...
Gaza health care is collapsing because of the war
25 Oct 2023
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The Guardian reports on how Gaza hospitals are ceasing to function as water and fuel run out. Home Depot tracked a shoplifting crime ring and found an...
How the Middle East has frustrated U.S. presidents
24 Oct 2023
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Lots of U.S. presidents have pushed for Middle East peace. NPR shows how progress has been elusive. The Texas Tribune reports on new local laws that a...
The hostage situation inside the Israel-Hamas war
23 Oct 2023
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Reuters has the latest on the conflict in the Middle East, as Israel continues to bombard Gaza and the war spreads to other fronts. CNN has the story ...
New developments in the Israel-Hamas war
20 Oct 2023
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This week’s In Conversation looks at what a father’s journey to find his son after a bus crash tells us about life in the Palestinian terr...
Biden announces deal to let aid into Gaza
19 Oct 2023
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Speaking in Tel Aviv, Biden embraced Israel and promised aid to Gaza. The Washington Post has details. New Scientist explains why the Gaza water crisi...
What’s known about the deadly blast at a Gaza hospital
18 Oct 2023
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The Wall Street Journal lays out key facts about the hospital explosion in Gaza. Hostages are languishing as some in Israel rethink past prisoner swap...
Why many Israelis are so angry at Netanyahu
17 Oct 2023
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New York reports on the growing chorus of criticism Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has faced from all corners of Israeli society since the Hamas at...
Gaza conditions worsen as Israel prepares a ground invasion
16 Oct 2023
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Reuters reports on how hopes for a cease-fire in southern Gaza were dashed Monday as Israel intensified strikes on the region. Aging U.S. states are o...
What to know at a critical moment in the Israel-Hamas war
13 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
NPR reports on how an overdue reunion became a nightmare, leaving an American family trapped in Gaza. Reuters explains the war-crimes laws that could ...
Blinken visits Mideast as Israel mobilizes for war
12 Oct 2023
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The Atlantic has the story of how one Israeli family survived when Hamas attacked their community. Idaho banned abortion. Then it turned down supports...
Understanding the history of Gaza and who controls it
11 Oct 2023
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NBC provides key context for understanding Gaza. Wired looks into how one AI company is using prison labor to train its models. The Los Angeles Times ...
Two ways the Israel-Hamas conflict could escalate
10 Oct 2023
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The already deadly conflict between Israel and Hamas is in danger of escalating. Reuters is on the story. America’s epidemic of chronic illness ...
What to know about the Israel-Hamas conflict
09 Oct 2023
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Reuters is covering the escalation of the deadly conflict between Israel and Hamas. The Wall Street Journal reports on a fight brewing in Canada about...
Spotlight on the trailblazers hunting for climate solutions
06 Oct 2023
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NPR’s Climate Week coverage includes a story about an app taking on food waste and a report on a group of health-care workers who are reducing t...
Sneak Peek: America loves the AR-15. Here’s how that happened.
05 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In the United States, AR-15s grace bumper stickers, mugs, and politicians’ Christmas cards. They’re also the weapon used in some of the de...
How one state cut health-care costs after a nasty fight
05 Oct 2023
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Indiana employers won a bruising battle to introduce legislation to limit hospital fees. The Wall Street Journal explains how their success is spurrin...
What’s next after McCarthy ousted as House speaker
04 Oct 2023
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Kevin McCarthy is out as House speaker. The Los Angeles Times explains what we know about what happens next — and what the drama might mean for ...
“Learn to code,” they said. Then came AI.
03 Oct 2023
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In the age of AI, computer science is no longer the safe major, the Atlantic argues. The FTX trial is bigger than Sam Bankman-Fried, and could be roug...
Shutdown averted — for now. On to the next battle.
02 Oct 2023
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Matt Gaetz is planning a vote to oust Kevin McCarthy after the House speaker made a deal that temporarily averted a government shutdown. The Wall Stre...
What a looming government shutdown means for McCarthy
29 Sep 2023
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Congress is racing against time to avert a shutdown, with no clear road to a deal. NBC News is on the story. NPR has tips for how borrowers can prepar...
Sneak Peek: The secret to finding joy in running
28 Sep 2023
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Martinus Evans did not have an easy start to running. Weighing over 300 pounds, he set out to finish a marathon after a doctor told him to “lose...
Inside a groundbreaking climate lawsuit
28 Sep 2023
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CNN reports on six young people taking 32 countries to court to force them to accelerate climate action. The Atlantic explains how and why Airbnb is s...
A long-running Olympic doping scandal may finally be settled
27 Sep 2023
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Tens of thousands of ethnic Armenians have fled an enclave in Azerbaijan after the country’s military seized the area last week. The BBC explain...
Autoworkers want a four-day workweek. Can they get it?
26 Sep 2023
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NPR explains why the president of the United Auto Workers is pushing for a four-day workweek. CNN reports on how the failure of two dams in Liby...
A tentative deal to end the writers’ strike
25 Sep 2023
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The Writers Guild of America and major studios have reached a tentative deal to end the writers’ strike. The Los Angeles Times has details. USA ...
Reasons why a government shutdown is getting closer
22 Sep 2023
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With the risk of a government shutdown growing and time running short, the House speaker faces a number of challenges. The Wall Street Journal explain...
Sneak Peek: Elon Musk’s biographer on two years of shadowing the tech billionaire
21 Sep 2023
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Walter Isaacson, author of the new biography Elon Musk, spent two years following the world’s richest man in an effort to understand what drives...
Men behind ‘Sound of Freedom’ face misconduct allegations
21 Sep 2023
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This episode includes a segment with a description of alleged sexual misconduct. Vice reports that the man whose life story inspired the hit movie &ls...
The three big threats to the U.S. economy
20 Sep 2023
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There are three major threats facing the U.S. economy — and they’re beyond the Federal Reserve’s control. Reuters has more. On Monda...
Ukraine’s president visits America to push for more aid
19 Sep 2023
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In an interview with CBS, Zelenskyy makes the case for additional American aid to Ukraine. The Wall Street Journal looks into why more baby boomers ar...
How extreme heat drives deadly flooding
18 Sep 2023
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The Washington Post explains the potential role of global warming in the latest deadly flooding. The biggest sports-gambling season ever is kicking of...
Iran’s protest movement, a year after Mahsa Amini’s death
15 Sep 2023
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The Washington Post reports on Iran’s crackdown on women’s rights activists ahead of the one-year mark of Mahsa Amini’s death in pol...
Sneak Peek: Why so many American kids are struggling to learn how to read — and how to fix that
14 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
America has long struggled with how best to teach kids to read. But a new approach, called the science of reading, is gaining steam — and it&rsq...
Why striking writers are so mad at Drew Barrymore
14 Sep 2023
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Entertainment Weekly explains the union backlash over Drew Barrymore resuming her talk show during the strike. An FDA panel says an ingredient in popu...
Why Libya’s floods have been so deadly
13 Sep 2023
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More than 5,000 people have died in Libya’s catastrophic flooding, and 10,000 are believed missing. The Washington Post details how weak infrast...
Why tens of thousands of auto workers could strike this week
12 Sep 2023
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Ahead of this week’s strike deadline, United Auto Workers called a GM counteroffer “insulting.” USA Today looks into how negotiation...
What we know about Morocco’s deadly earthquake
11 Sep 2023
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CNN reports on how some Moroccan earthquake survivors are still fending for themselves in the Atlas Mountains. The Washington Post looks into how clim...
Why the U.S. child-care situation is about to get even worse
08 Sep 2023
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CBS reports on why a wave of child-care-center closures is expected as pandemic stimulus funds dry up. India’s government referred to the countr...
Sneak Peek: Her family had always kept her aunt a secret. She set out to uncover the truth.
07 Sep 2023
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Growing up, Jennifer Senior thought her mom was an only child. But when she was 12 years old, she learned her mom had a sister, named Adele, who was i...
How Trump’s trials may crash the 2024 primary schedule
07 Sep 2023
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Prosecutors predicted that a trial in the Georgia election case will last four months. The timeline would force Trump to spend a third of a year sitti...
Why schools are facing a teen drug crisis like no other
06 Sep 2023
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NPR looks into schools’ struggle to deal with an alarming increase in teenagers overdosing on fentanyl. Several major festivals have faced serio...
Big new developments in the war in Ukraine
05 Sep 2023
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U.S. officials say Ukraine’s southern counteroffensive has seen “notable” progress. CBS reports. The Dallas Morning News details how...
How the world is preparing for a possible second Trump term
01 Sep 2023
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U.S. allies and adversaries around the world are preparing for a possible second Trump presidency. The Wall Street Journal has the story. A Reuters in...
After Idalia, fears of disaster-relief money running out
31 Aug 2023
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Rebuilding after catastrophes like Idalia is dependent on the federal government’s Disaster Relief Fund. But the program could run out of money ...
What’s especially dangerous about Hurricane Idalia
30 Aug 2023
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Fox Weather is tracking Hurricane Idalia’s impact on Florida and other Southeast states. Families of troops killed in the Kabul airport bombing ...
More young women have breast cancer. Experts don’t know why.
29 Aug 2023
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Breast cancer is increasing among young women. But there’s little advice for that group regarding early detection. The Washington Post has more....
How contaminated eye drops killed four Americans
28 Aug 2023
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An emergency meeting will take place today over the head of the Spanish soccer federation forcibly kissing player Jenni Hermoso following the team&rsq...
Guns are the leading killer of U.S. children
25 Aug 2023
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Guns killed a record number of U.S. children in 2021. The Washington Post reports on a sobering new analysis of CDC data. Taylor Twellman, lead ...
Sneak Peek: What losing family taught Anderson Cooper about grief and gratitude
24 Aug 2023
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Anderson Cooper is now the only living member of the family he grew up with. When he was 10 years old, his father died of a heart attack. His brother ...
How Trump’s no-show defined the first GOP primary debate
24 Aug 2023
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Eight Republican candidates for president gathered in Milwaukee for the first 2024 debate. The Washington Post has key takeaways from the event, while...
Why Trump is center stage at a debate he’s skipping
23 Aug 2023
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With Trump planning to skip the first Republican presidential debate tonight in Milwaukee, his rivals are hoping to seize the spotlight. The Washingto...
Why it’s so hard to find a primary-care doctor these days
22 Aug 2023
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This episode includes an audio segment that contains discussion of sexual violence. On today’s show: Saudi border guards regularly kill Af...
Tropical Storm Hilary batters Southern California
21 Aug 2023
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Tropical Storm Hilary has caused flooding, downed trees, and power outages in California. The Los Angeles Times has the story. By turning out in group...
Deadly wildfires have Hawaiian Electric under scrutiny
18 Aug 2023
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Utility company Hawaiian Electric knew about wildfire risks for years but made little progress in making its equipment safer. The Wall Street Journal ...
Sneak Peek: Why people lose themselves in parenthood — and how to reclaim your sense of self
17 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
You’ve prepped the nursery, read all the books, and are eagerly waiting to meet the new member of your family. But are you also ready to meet th...
Hawaii residents fear developer land grab following fires
17 Aug 2023
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Lahaina already suffered from a dire housing crisis before the fires. Now Maui residents are worried they may lose the city, the Washington Post repor...
How the Georgia indictment could be Trump’s biggest threat
16 Aug 2023
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The Miami Herald speaks with legal experts who believe Trump’s latest set of criminal charges could present the greatest legal threat to his fre...
Explaining the new charges Trump faces in Georgia
15 Aug 2023
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Trump and several advisers have been indicted in Georgia, accused of trying to overturn his 2020 election loss. Reuters explains the charges, and the ...
The long, difficult road to recovery in Hawaii
14 Aug 2023
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The cleanup of toxic materials in Maui may go on for months, and rebuilding could take years. Hawaii Public Radio has more. Most of the fentanyl flowi...
Major new revelations about lavish gifts to Clarence Thomas
11 Aug 2023
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A new ProPublica investigation shows how Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas has secretly reaped the benefits from a network of wealthy and well-con...
Sneak Peek: The most confusing years of your life — and strategies to get through them
10 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Early adulthood can be a particularly confusing and unsettling phase of life. You’re figuring out how to get a job, pay rent, and plan meals. At...
How Hawaii’s wildfires got so bad, so fast
10 Aug 2023
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The San Francisco Chronicle explains how the Hawaii fires got started, and why they became so extreme, so quickly. FEMA doesn’t respond to heat ...
Why college applications are so tricky this year
09 Aug 2023
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Colleges are making changes to the admissions process after the Supreme Court’s decision on affirmative action. The Wall Street Journal spoke to...
Why your home-insurance costs keep rising
08 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Home insurers are covering less and charging more as they try to claw their way back to profitability in a time of severe weather, the Wall Street Jou...
What’s next for the U.S. after a crushing World Cup loss
07 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Sweden eliminated the U.S. from the World Cup. American soccer legend Michelle Akers breaks down the heartbreaking loss on After the Whistle. People i...
Why AI is a major sticking point in the Hollywood strikes
04 Aug 2023
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The Wall Street Journal reports on how the dispute over artificial intelligence in the entertainment industry is much bigger than the standoff between...
Sneak Peek: Your brain is hardwired to resist change. Here’s how to get better at it.
03 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Transitions can feel intimidating and destabilizing. But these moments can also be opportunities for growth, reflection, and self-discovery — es...
How Trump’s latest charges could change the presidency
03 Aug 2023
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Trump’s first two indictments could land him in prison, but his latest could change the presidency. The Miami Herald explains how. The Washingto...
Explaining the latest criminal charges against Trump
02 Aug 2023
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The Washington Post details the four new criminal charges against Trump and what they mean. Tens of thousands of Ukrainians have lost limbs since the ...