NPR News: At COP28, countries pledge hundreds of millions of dollars to help vulnerable nations

At COP28, countries pledge hundreds of millions of dollars to help vulnerable nations
International climate change negotiations began in Dubai with the announcement of a fund to help developing countries with the worst impacts of climate change. getting enough funding will be hard.

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NPR News: Supreme Court conservatives seem likely to axe SEC enforcement powers

Supreme Court conservatives seem likely to axe SEC enforcement powers
The Supreme Court's conservative justices seemed highly skeptical of how the Securities and Exchange Commission conducts in-house enforcement proceedings to ensure the integrity of securities markets.

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NPR News: U.S. life expectancy is recovering from COVID-19, but still lags

U.S. life expectancy is recovering from COVID-19, but still lags
New CDC data shows that life expectancy in the U.S. is starting to recover, after it dropped during COVID-19 health emergency. Despite the gains, it still lags behind pre-pandemic times.

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NPR News: A look at the first commercial direct air carbon capture plant in the U.S.

A look at the first commercial direct air carbon capture plant in the U.S.
This month in California, the nation's first commercial direct air carbon capture plant went live. Climate experts say the technology has its limits.

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NPR News: A Gaza woman describes trying to keep her family safe — and alive

A Gaza woman describes trying to keep her family safe — and alive
A Gaza woman describes the fear of living under airstrikes, and her attempts to keep her children safe.

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NPR News: Brown University holds vigil after student wounded in possible hate crime shooting

Brown University holds vigil after student wounded in possible hate crime shooting
Brown University held a vigil Monday night in support of one of its students. Hisham Awartani was wounded over the weekend along with two of his friends in what may have been a hate crime shooting.

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NPR News: The Elgin Marbles, taken from the Parthenon, are at the center of this political rift

The Elgin Marbles, taken from the Parthenon, are at the center of this political rift
Greece's prime minister cut a U.K. visit short after an apparent snub by his U.K. counterpart over the Elgin Marbles — sculptures taken from the Parthenon, now housed at the British Museum.

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NPR News: 41 workers trapped in a collapsed tunnel in India will soon be rescued, official says

41 workers trapped in a collapsed tunnel in India will soon be rescued, official says
The 41 workers have been trapped in the collapsed mountain tunnel in the north of India for over two weeks. Rescuers have drilled their way through debris to reach them.

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NPR News: Climate funding is in short supply. So some want to rework the financial system

Climate funding is in short supply. So some want to rework the financial system
Efforts to boost climate financing have moved beyond national pledges. Now the focus is on overhauling organizations like the World Bank and providing countries debt relief.

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NPR News: Israel and Hamas prepare to exchange more captives amid extended cease-fire deal

Israel and Hamas prepare to exchange more captives amid extended cease-fire deal
Israel says it has already received a list of additional Israeli hostages Hamas proposes to release in exchange for Israel freeing more Palestinian prisoners.

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NPR News: First lady Jill Biden unveils this year's White House Christmas decorations

First lady Jill Biden unveils this year's White House Christmas decorations
This year's theme is the "magic, wonder and joy" of Christmas time through the lens of children. Throughout the White House grounds are 98 Christmas trees, almost 34,000 ornaments and 72 wreaths.

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NPR News: U.S. Navy seizes attackers who held Israel-linked tanker

U.S. Navy seizes attackers who held Israel-linked tanker
Armed assailants seized and later let go of a tanker linked to Israel off the coast of Yemen on Sunday before being apprehended by the United States Navy.

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NPR News: Honda recalls 300,000 cars and SUVs over missing seat belt component

Honda recalls 300,000 cars and SUVs over missing seat belt component
Some 2023-2024 Accord and HR-V models may be missing a part of the seat belt pretensioners, increasing the risk of injury during a crash, say federal regulators.

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NPR News: Irish writer Paul Lynch wins Booker Prize for dystopian novel 'Prophet Song'

Irish writer Paul Lynch wins Booker Prize for dystopian novel 'Prophet Song'
Lynch, 46, had been the bookies' favorite to win the prestigious prize, which usually brings a big boost in sales.

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NPR News: The Unmarked Graveyard: Angel Garcia

The Unmarked Graveyard: Angel Garcia
A Radio Diaries podcast brings the story of one daughter's search for her father and the discovery of a family she never knew.

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NPR News: The cousin of a 9-year-old Israeli hostage released by Hamas speaks on her return

The cousin of a 9-year-old Israeli hostage released by Hamas speaks on her return
The first group of hostages were released by Israel and Hamas on Friday. NPR's Sarah McCammon talks with Itay Raviv, whose 9-year-old cousin was among those released by Hamas in the deal.

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NPR News: In pictures: emotional scenes as Israel and Hamas trade hostages for prisoners

In pictures: emotional scenes as Israel and Hamas trade hostages for prisoners
Hamas freed 17 hostages and Israel released 39 Palestinian detainees. We take a look at what has happened so far.

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NPR News: Workers are seeing how AI could change our jobs

Workers are seeing how AI could change our jobs
Every day in the workplace, people are discovering that artificial intelligence has the potential to change our jobs and our lives — for better or worse.

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NPR News: What we know about Dublin's riots — and what they indicate about European politics

What we know about Dublin's riots — and what they indicate about European politics
Rioters in Dublin torched several city buses and police vehicles, and damaged more than a dozen storefronts in the city. It all began with knife attack on Thursday, which left several wounded.

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NPR News: Violent clashes break out in Dublin after knife attack

Violent clashes break out in Dublin after knife attack
Violent clashes broke out in Dublin on Thursday evening after a 5-year-old girl was seriously injured in a knife attack earlier in the day that also saw a woman and two other children hospitalized.

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NPR News: Before dying, she made a fund to cancel others' medical debt — now $60 million worth

Before dying, she made a fund to cancel others' medical debt — now $60 million worth
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Andrew Gregory about his late wife, Casey McIntyre, and the medical debt cancellation fund she set up before she died earlier in November of ovarian cancer.

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NPR News: Minnesota aims to stop separating mothers in prison from their newborn babies

Minnesota aims to stop separating mothers in prison from their newborn babies
A woman who gives birth in jail or prison typically is separated from her baby within hours or days. Minnesota now lets some moms stay out of prison and at home with their new babies.

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NPR News: As winter nears, Ukraine fears the U.S. will stop assisting in the war against Russia

As winter nears, Ukraine fears the U.S. will stop assisting in the war against Russia
Ukraine approaches winter dispirited over its ongoing war with Russia and anxious about the U.S. debate over whether to continue military and other assistance.

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NPR News: With Sam Altman back as CEO, what's next for OpenAI

With Sam Altman back as CEO, what's next for OpenAI
With nearly the entire staff in open revolt against the board, Sam Altman has returned to OpenAI as CEO. The board that fired him last week has been dissolved and replaced with an interim board.

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NPR News: UN hopes to get more aid to Gaza during expected pause in Israel-Hamas war

UN hopes to get more aid to Gaza during expected pause in Israel-Hamas war
The United Nations hopes to use an expected pause in the war between Hamas and Israel to get more aid into Gaza — where women and children are bearing the brunt of Israel's operation.

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NPR News: Helen DeWitt's novella 'The English Understand Wool' hits big

Helen DeWitt's novella 'The English Understand Wool' hits big
The 2022 novella The English Understand Wool by Helen DeWitt is both a psychological thriller AND a satirical critique of the publishing industry. It's also sold out everywhere.

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NPR News: The government wants to make beef production climate friendly. Here's how it's going

The government wants to make beef production climate friendly. Here's how it's going
The Farm Bill includes $3 billion for "climate friendly commodities." That means paying farmers to change practices to reduce emissions or capture carbon.

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NPR News: Israel and Hamas consider a deal to release hostages

Israel and Hamas consider a deal to release hostages
Israeli leaders meet to consider a deal that would see the release of dozens of hostages seized by Hamas in its Oct. 7 attack in exchange for the release of Palestinian prisoners held by Israel.

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NPR News: How scientists are trying to save the insects that make life possible

How scientists are trying to save the insects that make life possible
There are more than a million insect species, but entomologists say they're declining at alarming rates. Scientists are trying to determine how to save these tiny creatures that prop up life on Earth.

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NPR News: Former first lady Rosalynn Carter's Georgia hometown honors her life

Former first lady Rosalynn Carter's Georgia hometown honors her life
People in Plains, Ga., are remembering former first lady Rosalynn Carter. She died on Sunday and leaves behind a long legacy of advocacy of mental health and caring about others.

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NPR News: Independent Russian journalism persists from Latvia

Independent Russian journalism persists from Latvia
Russian independent news media is still functioning from Riga, Latvia. The exile presents challenges to newsgathering and press freedom.

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NPR News: Vogt resigns as CEO of Cruise following safety concerns over self-driving vehicles

Vogt resigns as CEO of Cruise following safety concerns over self-driving vehicles
Vogt's decision to step down follows a recent recall of all 950 Cruise vehicles to update software after one of them dragged a pedestrian to the side of a San Francisco street in early October.

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NPR News: Javier Milei, a radical libertarian populist, elected president of Argentina

Javier Milei, a radical libertarian populist, elected president of Argentina
The former TV pundit and ultra-conservative economist has won Argentina's presidential election. Now he faces the challenge of turning around a crippled economy with staggering inflation of over 140%.

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NPR News: FDA warns against eating recalled cantaloupe over salmonella risk

FDA warns against eating recalled cantaloupe over salmonella risk
At least 17 people in more than a dozen states were hospitalized with salmonella poisoning linked to recalled whole and pre-cut fruit. The recalled products were sold in the U.S. and Canada.

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NPR News: Trump's trials update

Trump's trials update
Leaked confidential videos of two former Trump lawyers could shake up the Georgia election interference case. NPR's Scott Detrow and Domenico Montanaro talk with NYU's Melissa Murray.

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NPR News: Families of hostages held by Hamas conclude march to Netanyahu's office

Families of hostages held by Hamas conclude march to Netanyahu's office
In Israel, families of some of the more than 200 hostages taken by Hamas during its deadly Oct. 7 attack concluded a march across the country from Tel Aviv to the prime minister's office in Jerusalem.

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NPR News: A Colorado judge finds Trump 'engaged in insurrection,' but keeps him on the ballot

A Colorado judge finds Trump 'engaged in insurrection,' but keeps him on the ballot
In her decision, Judge Sarah B. Wallace said she found that Trump did in fact "engage in insurrection" on Jan. 6 and rejected his attorneys' arguments that he was simply engaging in free speech.

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NPR News: VA halts foreclosures for thousands of veterans about to needlessly lose their homes

VA halts foreclosures for thousands of veterans about to needlessly lose their homes
The Department of Veterans Affairs is intervening on behalf of 6,000 homeowners with VA loans who are in the foreclosure process. Many more are delinquent. The move follows an investigation by NPR.

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NPR News: Shooting at New Hampshire psychiatric hospital ends with suspect dead, police say

Shooting at New Hampshire psychiatric hospital ends with suspect dead, police say
State police said there were "multiple victims" at New Hampshire Hospital in Concord. At a press conference, police said the shooting was contained to the front lobby and all patients are safe.

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NPR News: Israel told Palestinians to evacuate to southern Gaza — and stepped up attacks there

Israel told Palestinians to evacuate to southern Gaza — and stepped up attacks there
Satellite imagery shows a steady increase in the number of buildings destroyed in middle and southern Gaza. Most damage appeared after Oct. 13, when Israel's military urged evacuation from the north.

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NPR News: Private detective who led a hacking attack against climate activists gets prison time

Private detective who led a hacking attack against climate activists gets prison time
Aviram Azari was sentenced to almost seven years in prison on Thursday. Azari directed a group of hackers that targeted thousands of victims globally, including U.S. climate activists.

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NPR News: How a friendship was forged on the frontlines of the homelessness crisis

How a friendship was forged on the frontlines of the homelessness crisis
An encampment of homeless people in Seattle caused an uproar in the area. One woman who lived across the street took a unique approach to the situation.

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NPR News: Senate Foreign Relations Chair says funding for Israel, Ukraine is 'critical'

Senate Foreign Relations Chair says funding for Israel, Ukraine is 'critical'
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with democratic Senator Ben Cardin, Chairman of the Foreign Relations Committee, about the absence of military aid to Ukraine in Congress's bill averting a government shutdown.

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NPR News: Artist, actor and restaurateur Mr. Chow on his driving creative force: 'To be true'

Artist, actor and restaurateur Mr. Chow on his driving creative force: 'To be true'
Michael Chow has worn many hats in his 84 years. A new documentary about his life, a.k.a. Mr Chow, paints the portrait of a man who has endured hardship, and found creative outlets to cope.

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NPR News: Doctors are among the many dead in Gaza. These are their stories

Doctors are among the many dead in Gaza. These are their stories
More than 200 medical personnel have been killed since the war started. Their colleagues say there's been no time to mourn. In that spirit, doctors shared details about the lives that were lost.

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NPR News: Justin Torres wins at National Book Awards as authors call for cease-fire in Gaza

Justin Torres wins at National Book Awards as authors call for cease-fire in Gaza
At one of literature's most prestigious awards ceremonies, nominated authors made a collective call for a cease-fire in Gaza.

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NPR News: President Biden held a news conference after his meeting with China's Xi Jinping

President Biden held a news conference after his meeting with China's Xi Jinping
The two met Wednesday in California to discuss economic concerns for their respective nations.

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NPR News: President Biden held a news conference after his meeting with China's Xi Jinping

President Biden held a news conference after his meeting with China's Xi Jinping
The two met Wednesday in California to discuss economic concerns for their respective nations.

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NPR News: Public transit systems try to avoid a 'death spiral' as remote work hurts ridership

Public transit systems try to avoid a 'death spiral' as remote work hurts ridership
Big public transit systems are warning of deep service cuts as they struggle to make up lost revenue from fewer riders. But in some places, ridership is growing as systems adapt to the new normal.

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NPR News: More Americans are saying Israel's response is going too far in its war with Hamas

More Americans are saying Israel's response is going too far in its war with Hamas
An equal number say Israel's response to Hamas' attack has either been too much or about right. A majority of Democrats now say it's been too much, driven by people of color and younger respondents.

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NPR News: Ohio highway crash involving busload of high school students leaves 6 dead, 18 hurt

Ohio highway crash involving busload of high school students leaves 6 dead, 18 hurt
A charter bus filled with high school students was rear-ended by a semi-truck on an Ohio highway Tuesday morning, in a five-vehicle crash that left six people dead and 18 injured, officials said.

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NPR News: Biden and Xi are meeting for the first time in a year. Here are 5 things to watch

Biden and Xi are meeting for the first time in a year. Here are 5 things to watch
From Taiwan to fentanyl, Joe Biden and Xi Jinping have plenty to sort through when the two meet face-to-face for the first time in a year.

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NPR News: Nepal's government bans TikTok, saying it disrupts social harmony

Nepal's government bans TikTok, saying it disrupts social harmony
The government said that to make social media platforms accountable, it has asked the companies to register and open an office in Nepal, pay taxes and abide by the country's laws and regulations.

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NPR News: Thousands in Mexico demand justice for LGBTQ+ figure found dead after death threats

Thousands in Mexico demand justice for LGBTQ+ figure found dead after death threats
Jesús Ociel Baena was the first openly nonbinary person to assume a judicial post in Mexico, breaking through barriers in a country where LGBTQ+ people are often targeted with violence.

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NPR News: Escaped murderer Danilo Cavalcante charged with more crimes from his time on the run

Escaped murderer Danilo Cavalcante charged with more crimes from his time on the run
Cavalcante was charged with felony counts of burglary, criminal trespass, theft and possession of a firearm as well as a number of misdemeanor charges including theft and receiving stolen property.

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NPR News: Biden meets Xi Jinping this week as more Americans see China as a critical threat

Biden meets Xi Jinping this week as more Americans see China as a critical threat
Voter concern about the rise of China has spiked. But it's unlikely that foreign policy issues will outweigh domestic issues to drive decisions at the polls a year from now.

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NPR News: Long-jailed former Philippine senator who fought drug crackdown is granted bail

Long-jailed former Philippine senator who fought drug crackdown is granted bail
The European Union Parliament, some U.S. lawmakers and U.N. human rights experts have long demanded the release of Leila de Lima, who was detained as an opposition senator in February 2017.

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NPR News: Millions of Indians set a world record celebrating Diwali despite air quality worries

Millions of Indians set a world record celebrating Diwali despite air quality worries
Millions of Indians celebrated Diwali on Sunday with a Guinness World Record number of bright earthen oil lamps as concerns about air pollution soared in the South Asian country.

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NPR News: Republican South Carolina Sen. Tim Scott suspends his campaign for president

Republican South Carolina Sen. Tim Scott suspends his campaign for president
In a live appearance on the Fox News program, "Sunday Night in America with Trey Gowdy," Scott announced he is suspending his bid for the GOP nomination.

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NPR News: Former NFL player D.J. Hayden was among 6 killed in a Houston car crash

Former NFL player D.J. Hayden was among 6 killed in a Houston car crash
The two-car collision occurred early Saturday after a driver sped through a red light at a downtown intersection, police said.

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NPR News: Abortion rights win in Ohio and Virginia elections

Abortion rights win in Ohio and Virginia elections
Abortion rights advocates have recently enjoyed a winning streak when they've taken the issue directly to voters. This week in Ohio and Virginia, voters affirmed the importance of that issue.

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NPR News: Pro-Palestinian march draws hundreds of thousands in London to call for cease-fire

Pro-Palestinian march draws hundreds of thousands in London to call for cease-fire
Saturday's march, the largest in the U.K. since the start of the Israel-Hamas war, was overwhelmingly peaceful. London police say they arrested around 100 far-right counterprotesters.

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NPR News: Who's to blame for the war between Israel and Hamas? Jordanian women look to America

Who's to blame for the war between Israel and Hamas? Jordanian women look to America
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with four women who are social influencers in Amman, Jordan — where the majority of the population is of Palestinian origin — about their thoughts on the war in Israel.

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NPR News: Satellite images show Israeli forces hold ground around Gaza City's water facilities

Satellite images show Israeli forces hold ground around Gaza City's water facilities
Israeli forces control the area around a desalination facility, sewage treatment plant, and troops appear to be stationed in several schools in Gaza City.

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NPR News: FBI offers $10K reward in search for Jan. 6 attack fugitive from New Jersey

FBI offers $10K reward in search for Jan. 6 attack fugitive from New Jersey
The agency said it and other law enforcement agencies are looking for 47-year-old Gregory Yetman. The FBI was being joined by law enforcement officers from state, county and local police.

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NPR News: Ballot shortages created democracy problems during Mississippi governor's election

Ballot shortages created democracy problems during Mississippi governor's election
People in Mississippi's largest county are demanding answers about why some polling places ran out of ballots and voters had to wait for them to be replenished on election day.

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NPR News: Fran Drescher tells NPR the breakthrough moment that ended the Hollywood strikes

Fran Drescher tells NPR the breakthrough moment that ended the Hollywood strikes
The longest strike in history by actors against film and TV studios has finally ended. SAG-AFTRA president Fran Drescher says there is a "new dawn."

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NPR News: Four takeaways from Disney's earnings call

Four takeaways from Disney's earnings call
The Walt Disney Company announced its fourth quarter and yearly earnings on Wednesday. Revenues for the quarter and year grew 5% and 7%, respectively.

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NPR News: Democrats — and abortion rights — dominated the 2023 elections. Here are 5 takeaways

Democrats — and abortion rights — dominated the 2023 elections. Here are 5 takeaways
Voters mobilized for abortion rights, from approving an amendment in Ohio to reelecting Kentucky's Democratic governor. Plus, Black candidates made history in Rhode Island and Philadelphia.

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NPR News: This Israeli general saw the horror of the Hamas attack. Now, he's urging optimism

This Israeli general saw the horror of the Hamas attack. Now, he's urging optimism
The morning of the Hamas attack on Israel, Yair Golan — a former member of Israel's parliament and a major general in the country's military reserves — leapt into action.

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NPR News: Congress debates short-term options to prevent a shutdown

Congress debates short-term options to prevent a shutdown
Federal funding runs out in 10 days and Congress has made virtually no progress on a plan to avoid a shutdown.

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NPR News: What to expect in the third Republican primary debate tomorrow

What to expect in the third Republican primary debate tomorrow
Republican presidential candidates gather in Florida for their third primary debate Wednesday night. Former President Trump is holding a competing rally just miles away from the site of the debate.

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NPR News: Missouri Rep. Cori Bush's criticism of Israel's actions in Gaza sparks pushback

Missouri Rep. Cori Bush's criticism of Israel's actions in Gaza sparks pushback
A longtime supporter of Palestinians, Rep. Cori Bush's recent criticism of Israel is exposing divisions among Democrats in her district over whether or not her rhetoric is incendiary.

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NPR News: Reviews for over-the-counter drugs are long overdue, experts say

Reviews for over-the-counter drugs are long overdue, experts say
The FDA recently determined that the country's leading decongestant is ineffective. Experts warn ineffectiveness isn't limited to that drug and expect more reviews of over-the-counter medicine.

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NPR News: E.J. Koh's debut novel covers generations, wars and geopolitical upheaval

E.J. Koh's debut novel covers generations, wars and geopolitical upheaval
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with author E.J. Koh about her novel, The Liberators. In the story, families immigrate to the United States when Korea divides in two.

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NPR News: He went looking for his uncle — and ended up seeking forgiveness at a mass grave

He went looking for his uncle — and ended up seeking forgiveness at a mass grave
Angel Irizarry is a former detective who worked on missing persons cases. In 2021, he set out on a personal investigation: to find his uncle Cesar, who had been estranged from his family for decades.

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NPR News: North Korea says it is closing some diplomatic missions around the world

North Korea says it is closing some diplomatic missions around the world
Experts point to economic difficulties from prolonged international sanctions, but the closures may signal a possible change in North Korea's foreign policy that is more focused on Moscow and Beijing.

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NPR News: Ex-State Department aide sentenced to nearly 6 years in Capitol riot attacks

Ex-State Department aide sentenced to nearly 6 years in Capitol riot attacks
Federico Klein joined other Trump supporters in one of the most violent episodes of the Jan. 6 siege — a mob's fight with outnumbered police for control of a Capitol tunnel entrance.

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NPR News: Tyson recalls 30,000 pounds of chicken nuggets after metal pieces were found inside

Tyson recalls 30,000 pounds of chicken nuggets after metal pieces were found inside
Some of the brand's fully cooked and breaded chicken Fun Nuggets may be contaminated, the U.S. Agriculture Department said. One minor injury has been linked to consumption of the product.

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NPR News: Israel says its goal is to remove Hamas from power. What comes next is unclear

Israel says its goal is to remove Hamas from power. What comes next is unclear
We look at Israel's military objectives in Gaza, which is to removed Hamas from power, and what might come next in the war.

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NPR News: More and more Israelis are calling for a prisoner swap to release the hostages

More and more Israelis are calling for a prisoner swap to release the hostages
With Israeli troops advancing through Gaza, relatives of Israelis taken hostage — and more of the public — support the idea of a prisoner swap.

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NPR News: This psychedelics researcher approached his death with calm and curiosity

This psychedelics researcher approached his death with calm and curiosity
Roland Griffiths spent the later stage of his career exploring the ways that psychedelic drugs, specifically psilocybin, could help patients with depression, addiction issues and even terminal cancer.

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NPR News: Tens of thousands gather for pro-Palestinian march in D.C. to demand Gaza cease-fire

Tens of thousands gather for pro-Palestinian march in D.C. to demand Gaza cease-fire
Massive crowds descended on downtown Washington, D.C., on Saturday. Protesters' messaging at the event centered on calls to end U.S. aid to Israel and for a cease-fire.

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NPR News: An earthquake in northwestern Nepal has killed at least 128 people, officials say

An earthquake in northwestern Nepal has killed at least 128 people, officials say
Authorities said the death toll was expected to rise, noting that communications were cut off with many places.

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NPR News: The infrastructure law includes $200 million to help native fish

The infrastructure law includes $200 million to help native fish
The bipartisan infrastructure law isn't just building projects for people, it also includes $200 million to restore native fish habitat, to help species better weather climate change.

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NPR News: Satellites and social media offer hints about Israel's ground war strategy in Gaza

Satellites and social media offer hints about Israel's ground war strategy in Gaza
The Israeli military appears to have encircled Gaza City, but so far, it's made only limited forays into the densest urban areas.

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NPR News: Cedar Fair and Six Flags will merge to create a playtime powerhouse in North America

Cedar Fair and Six Flags will merge to create a playtime powerhouse in North America
The combined company, worth more than $3.5 billion, will boast 27 amusement parks, 15 water parks and nine resort properties in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.

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NPR News: Sam Bankman-Fried is found guilty of all seven charges

Sam Bankman-Fried is found guilty of all seven charges
A jury in New York City has found the former crypto mogul Sam Bankman-Fried guilty — of securities fraud, money laundering, and five other criminal counts.

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NPR News: Bankrupt and loving it: Welcome to the lucrative world of undead brands

Bankrupt and loving it: Welcome to the lucrative world of undead brands
Remember Juicy Couture and Pier 1? They went under, but not all the way under. Someone still makes millions of dollars off these names. And the hunt for revivable brands is big business.

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NPR News: Toyota recalls nearly 1.9M RAV4s to fix batteries that can move during hard turns

Toyota recalls nearly 1.9M RAV4s to fix batteries that can move during hard turns
The recall covers certain RAV4s from the 2013 through 2018 model years. Toyota said in a statement that some replacement 12-volt batteries used in the SUVs have smaller top dimensions than others.

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NPR News: Hall of Fame basketball coach Bobby Knight has died at 83

Hall of Fame basketball coach Bobby Knight has died at 83
Nicknamed "The General," Knight spent nearly three decades at Indiana University and several seasons at Texas Tech. His teams racked up wins, but he was controversial on and off the court.

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NPR News: Biden won't be on New Hampshire's ballot. Some Democrats still want to give him a win

Biden won't be on New Hampshire's ballot. Some Democrats still want to give him a win
The 'Write In Biden' effort serves as a workaround for the DNC's new primary calendar so that N.H. can keep its first-in-the-nation primary, while still giving Biden a strong showing in the election.

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NPR News: Foreign nationals and ambulances gather at Gaza's border on reports of gate opening

Foreign nationals and ambulances gather at Gaza's border on reports of gate opening
Foreign nationals gathered at Gaza's border crossing with Egypt on Wednesday, as anticipation grew that the first group of people trapped inside the enclave since Oct. 7 would be allowed to leave.

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