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What is the main topic discussed in this episode?
Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Windsor Johnston.
How are wildfires impacting Spokane and what evacuations are underway?
Thousands of people have been ordered to evacuate as fast-moving wildfires threaten neighborhoods around Spokane, Washington. Mayor Lisa Brown says emergency crews are working to assess the scope of the destruction as evacuations continue across the region.
We know that multiple structures in homes have been lost.
What did Spokane officials report about damage and vulnerable evacuations?
We do not know the extent of that damage yet. For example... The VA hospital in Spokane has been successfully evacuated, and there are vulnerable people in other care facilities that are being evacuated as well.
Dozens of fires are burning across the state, fueled by hot, dry weather and strong winds. More than 13,000 homes and businesses are without power. The National Guard has been activated to assist with evacuations, and officials warn fire conditions are expected to remain dangerous through the weekend. Voters in several states head to the polls Tuesday for another round of primary elections with key congressional and statewide races on the ballot.
Which states have upcoming primary voter registration deadlines and how can voters check status?
But for people hoping to take part in later contests, voter registration deadlines are approaching quickly. NPR's Hansi Lowong reports on the upcoming deadlines.
Eligible voters in Wyoming who want to cast ballots in the state's August 18th primary have until Monday to get in their mail-in registration application, though in-person signups are available through Wyoming's primary day. For Connecticut's August 11th primary election, registering in person ends on August 10th at 12 p.m. local time. August 10th is also the last day in Rhode Island to register in person by mail or online before that state's September 9th primary.
What are the goals and controversies around the U.S.-backed talks on Venezuela's transition?
If you've already signed up to vote, you may want to go to your election official's website and check your registration status before your state's deadline. Election officials may remove your name from their list, especially if you've recently moved, changed your name, or haven't voted in a while. And if you're planning to mail your application, election officials recommend sending it at least a week before the deadline. Anzhi Luang, NPR News.
U.S.-backed talks are continuing in Venezuela as officials work toward a transition.
Why are WestJet flight attendants striking and how is travel being disrupted in Canada?
Catherine Osborne reports the plan calls for stabilizing the country, rebuilding its institutions, and eventually transferring power through a democratic process.
The Trump administration holds immense influence in Venezuela since the capture of former President Nicolás Maduro in January, developing a close partnership with his replacement, Delcy Rodríguez.
What does the WHO report say about setbacks in HIV, hepatitis and STD programs globally?
Washington says it wants economic recovery for Venezuela first and then democratization. Maduro clung to power after international observers said he lost the last election, so a key demand by the opposition is a fair vote. But many Venezuelans hold only cautious expectations for these talks, because they're occurring without the most popular opposition leader, Nobel Peace Prize winner Maria Corina Machado. Trump said last week Venezuela was not yet ready for an election. For NPR News, I'm Catherine Osborne in Rio de Janeiro. This is NPR News in Washington.
Flight attendants at Canada's second-largest airline are on strike after contract talks broke down on Saturday night. WestJet has cancelled hundreds of flights today, stranding thousands of passengers. The union says attendants should be paid for all hours they work, including time spent boarding passengers and preparing aircraft. The walkout is disrupting travel during one of the busiest weekends of the summer. A new report issued by the World Health Organization is warning that years of progress made on tackling HIV-AIDS, hepatitis and sexually transmitted diseases are now at risk. The organization says that's because of major delays caused by funding shortfalls and disruptions to programs. NPR's Fatma Tanis reports.
Those diseases are responsible for the deaths of more than 2 million people every year, according to the WHO. In previous years, data show many countries made significant progress on reducing cases and deaths of HIV.
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Chapters
7 chapters
1
What is the main topic discussed in this episode?
0:00–0:04
2
How are wildfires impacting Spokane and what evacuations are underway?
0:04–0:24
3
What did Spokane officials report about damage and vulnerable evacuations?
0:24–1:05
4
Which states have upcoming primary voter registration deadlines and how can voters check status?
1:05–1:39
5
What are the goals and controversies around the U.S.-backed talks on Venezuela's transition?
1:39–2:04
6
Why are WestJet flight attendants striking and how is travel being disrupted in Canada?
2:04–2:25
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What does the WHO report say about setbacks in HIV, hepatitis and STD programs globally?
2:25–5:04