Sunday, 31 December 2023

NPR News: Chief Justice Roberts casts a wary eye on artificial intelligence in the courts

Chief Justice Roberts casts a wary eye on artificial intelligence in the courts
Roberts focused on the promise and shortcomings of artificial intelligence in the courts in his annual report that made no mention of Supreme Court ethics or legal cases involving Donald Trump.

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NPR News: Congo's president is declared winner of election that opposition wants redone

Congo's president is declared winner of election that opposition wants redone
The results of the Dec. 20 election were announced amid calls from the opposition and civil society groups for the vote to be rerun due to logistical problems they said had undermined the balloting.

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NPR News: Pressure drove dozens of sailors to leave the Navy over mental health concerns

Pressure drove dozens of sailors to leave the Navy over mental health concerns
A Navy investigation into the suicide of a sailor on the USS Roosevelt reveals a toxic culture aboard the carrier.

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NPR News: The rules of the road are changing, but not fast enough for everyone

The rules of the road are changing, but not fast enough for everyone
An obscure federal manual that guides road signs and design is getting a rare update. The Biden administration says the changes will protect cyclists and pedestrians, but safety advocates wanted more.

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NPR News: A year after China ended its harsh COVID policies, it's struggling to rebound

A year after China ended its harsh COVID policies, it's struggling to rebound
A year ago, China lifted its draconian COVID restrictions. Many expected the country to bounce back quickly. That hasn't happened.

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Saturday, 30 December 2023

NPR News: Travel around the country through NPR photos in 2023

Travel around the country through NPR photos in 2023
NPR staff and freelance visual journalists travelled across the country to cover everything from the wildfires in Maui and climate change to asylum-seekers and a forgotten opera.

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NPR News: Detroit Pistons end a historic losing streak with a win against the Toronto Raptors

Detroit Pistons end a historic losing streak with a win against the Toronto Raptors
The Detroit Pistons narrowly avoided a 29th consecutive loss on Saturday night, claiming victory over the Toronto Raptors with a score of 129-127.

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Friday, 29 December 2023

NPR News: Russian missiles killed 16 and wounded more than 160 in Ukraine this morning

Russian missiles killed 16 and wounded more than 160 in Ukraine this morning
More than 100 Russian missiles and drones fell on Ukrainian cities Friday morning, killing at least 16 people and wounding at more than 160.

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Thursday, 28 December 2023

NPR News: An ancient celestial map recently found in Italy includes an unknown star

An ancient celestial map recently found in Italy includes an unknown star
Researchers at Italy's National Institute for Astrophysics discovered a celestial map believed to be from between 1800 to 400 BC. Scientists say there's one star on it that doesn't match our sky.

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NPR News: He's never won a major race, but he's Colombia's best known cyclist

He's never won a major race, but he's Colombia's best known cyclist
The tale of cycling mad Colombia's best known cyclist — he may never have won a major race — but he's a social media sensation in a country that takes cycling very, very seriously.

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Wednesday, 27 December 2023

NPR News: Remembering the elder of the Smothers Brothers, Tom, who has died at 86

Remembering the elder of the Smothers Brothers, Tom, who has died at 86
Comedian and folksinger Tom Smothers has died at the age of 86. He was the elder half of the Smothers Brothers. The duo was hugely popular in the late 1960s and known for subversive political humor.

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NPR News: A Nebraska mosque, synagogue and church support one another through Gaza conflict

A Nebraska mosque, synagogue and church support one another through Gaza conflict
The Tri-Faith Initiative is a mosque, synagogue and church in Nebraska. The members are working to support each other and keep relationships strong as they deal with the pain of the Israel-Hamas war.

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NPR News: Marvel opens 2nd 'What If...?' season with episode in almost entirely Mohawk language

Marvel opens 2nd 'What If...?' season with episode in almost entirely Mohawk language
Season Two of Marvel's animated series What If...? introduces us to Kahhori, a Mohawk woman who goes on a quest to discover her power. The episode takes place almost entirely in the Mohawk language.

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NPR News: Worldwide, 2024 elections are a target for bad actors trying to disrupt democracy

Worldwide, 2024 elections are a target for bad actors trying to disrupt democracy
Billions of people around the world are expected to head to the polls in 2024. But experts warn that these elections are ripe targets for bad actors seeking to disrupt democracy.

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Tuesday, 26 December 2023

NPR News: Student journalists are covering campus tension over conflict in the Middle East

Student journalists are covering campus tension over conflict in the Middle East
The conflict in the Middle East has led to demonstrations, backlash and even violence on college campuses. For student journalists, it's likely the biggest story they've ever covered.

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Monday, 25 December 2023

NPR News: The Christmas Truce of 1914: the day the guns fell silent

The Christmas Truce of 1914: the day the guns fell silent
The Christmas Truce has become the stuff of legend. On a frozen Christmas Eve in 1914 during World War I, the guns briefly fell silent.

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NPR News: How will issues at the U.S. southern border shape political battles in 2024?

How will issues at the U.S. southern border shape political battles in 2024?
NPR's Michel Martin talks with Angela Kelley of the American Immigration Lawyers Association about how politics is shifting the discourse on immigration.

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Sunday, 24 December 2023

NPR News: At least 68 killed in central Gaza in airstrike, adding to weekend's bloodshed

At least 68 killed in central Gaza in airstrike, adding to weekend's bloodshed
At least 68 people were killed by an Israeli strike in central Gaza, health officials said Sunday, while the number of Israeli soldiers killed in combat over the weekend rose to 17.

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NPR News: Christmas Day storm forecast to bring blizzard conditions to Plains and Midwest

Christmas Day storm forecast to bring blizzard conditions to Plains and Midwest
South Dakota and Nebraska are likely to see the heaviest snowfall, posing perilous travel conditions on Christmas Day. Freezing rain threatens Minnesota and the eastern Dakotas with icy roads.

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NPR News: Pope Francis mourns the rejection of peace and "futile logic of war" this Christmas

Pope Francis mourns the rejection of peace and "futile logic of war" this Christmas
In his Christmas Mass address Sunday, he said the word of God is being drowned out by the violence in Gaza. Pope Francis has called for a ceasefire multiple times since the war started on Oct. 7.

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NPR News: The Hamas attack left many Israeli farms abandoned — some worry forever

The Hamas attack left many Israeli farms abandoned — some worry forever
In some of the farm communities hardest hit during the Oct. 7 attack, volunteers from Israel and around the world are arriving to fill the gap left by workers who are no longer there.

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Saturday, 23 December 2023

NPR News: Pod Corner: A memorable Christmas dinner

Pod Corner: A memorable Christmas dinner
Colorado Public Radio's My Story So Far is a podcast with stories told from different communities around the state. In this segment, a student recounts a memorable Christmas dinner.

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Friday, 22 December 2023

NPR News: Getting a tax credit for buying a new electric vehicle will soon be simpler

Getting a tax credit for buying a new electric vehicle will soon be simpler
Getting the $7,500 tax credit for a new electric vehicle is about to get a lot simpler – you get it as a discount off the car. But fewer cars might be eligible as requirements grow stricter.

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NPR News: What to know about Argentina's deregulation protests

What to know about Argentina's deregulation protests
Argentina's new president was inaugurated less than two weeks ago. And in that time he has made a stunning number of changes to the country's economic landscape.

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Thursday, 21 December 2023

NPR News: Zach Condon describes the dark, cold Norwegian island behind Beirut's new album

Zach Condon describes the dark, cold Norwegian island behind Beirut's new album
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Zach Condon, the creative force behind the band Beirut, about his new album Hadsel, and drawing inspiration from the dark winter of arctic Norway.

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NPR News: A look at the Democratic Republic of Congo's chaotic presidential vote

A look at the Democratic Republic of Congo's chaotic presidential vote
Polls have closed in the Democratic Republic of Congo Thursday. Widespread logistical problems and violence forced the country to extend presidential vote by a second day.

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Wednesday, 20 December 2023

NPR News: New York City Council votes to ban most instances of solitary confinement

New York City Council votes to ban most instances of solitary confinement
Mayor Eric Adams may yet veto it, but if the bill becomes law, it will ban most uses of solitary confinement beyond four hours in New York City jails.

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NPR News: The mother of a boy shot by police demands accountability after no charges are filed

The mother of a boy shot by police demands accountability after no charges are filed
Nakala Murry says she will continue to fight for justice for her son after a Mississippi grand jury decided against indicting the police sergeant who shot him during a domestic dispute.

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NPR News: States are trashing troves of masks and protective gear as costly stockpiles expire

States are trashing troves of masks and protective gear as costly stockpiles expire
As a deadline to allocate federal COVID-19 cash approaches next year, states must decide how much to invest in maintaining warehouses and supply stockpiles after panic buying during the pandemic.

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Tuesday, 19 December 2023

NPR News: Google to pay $700 million to settle a lawsuit over how it runs its app store

Google to pay $700 million to settle a lawsuit over how it runs its app store
Google has agreed to pay $700 million to settle a lawsuit brought by dozens of states over how the company operates its app store.

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NPR News: Looking for an eco-friendly substitute for wrapping paper? Consider furoshiki

Looking for an eco-friendly substitute for wrapping paper? Consider furoshiki
Furoshiki, the Japanese tradition of wrapping objects in cloth to cover or transport them, is becoming more popular as a more eco-friendly way to wrap presents without wasting paper.

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Monday, 18 December 2023

NPR News: Pope Francis approved: Catholic priests may now bless same-sex couples

Pope Francis approved: Catholic priests may now bless same-sex couples
Catholic priests may now bless same-sex couples, according to a declaration used by the Vatican and approved by Pope Francis. The document says these blessings are not to be considered marriage.

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NPR News: The fallout after Israeli soldiers killed three Israeli hostages

The fallout after Israeli soldiers killed three Israeli hostages
Israelis are calling for accountability after soldiers shot dead three hostages being held in Gaza - with some saying it highlights tactics that are leading to unnecessary Palestinian deaths.

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NPR News: COVID hurt Beijing's economy — but for some, this has been an opportunity

COVID hurt Beijing's economy — but for some, this has been an opportunity
China's economy still hasn't fully recovered since Beijing lifted COVID-19 restrictions a year ago. But not everyone is hurting; an effort to spur high-tech industry is yielding some winners.

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NPR News: Imelda Staunton on the joys and challenges of playing Queen Elizabeth II

Imelda Staunton on the joys and challenges of playing Queen Elizabeth II
NPR's Scott Detrow talks with actress Imelda Staunton, who plays Queen Elizabeth II on Netflix's sweeping historical drama The Crown, which is ending its six-season run with a final batch of episodes.

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Sunday, 17 December 2023

NPR News: Chileans reject conservative constitution to replace dictatorship-era charter

Chileans reject conservative constitution to replace dictatorship-era charter
The vote came more than a year after Chileans rejected a proposed constitution written by a left-leaning convention. The new document was more conservative than the one it had sought to replace.

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NPR News: Landmark national security trial opens in Hong Kong for prominent publisher Jimmy Lai

Landmark national security trial opens in Hong Kong for prominent publisher Jimmy Lai
Lai, 76, was arrested in August 2020 during a crackdown on the city's pro-democracy movement under the sweeping national security law enacted following huge protests four years ago.

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NPR News: Car plows into parked SUV in Biden's motorcade outside Delaware campaign headquarters

Car plows into parked SUV in Biden's motorcade outside Delaware campaign headquarters
A car plowed into a parked SUV that was guarding President Biden's motorcade. The president and first lady were not harmed.

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NPR News: Florida GOP suspends chairman and demands his resignation amid rape investigation

Florida GOP suspends chairman and demands his resignation amid rape investigation
Ziegler is accused of raping a woman with whom he and his wife, Moms for Liberty co-founder Bridget Ziegler, had a prior consensual sexual relationship, according to police records.

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Saturday, 16 December 2023

NPR News: Alex Jones offers Sandy Hook victims' families $55 million to settle legal claims

Alex Jones offers Sandy Hook victims' families $55 million to settle legal claims
Meanwhile, the families submitted a competing plan focused on liquidating the conspiracy theorist's Infowars business.

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NPR News: How was 2023 for EVs?

How was 2023 for EVs?
NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with White House Senior Adviser Mitch Landrieu and Consumer Reports autos reporter Keith Barry about the challenge of achieving the Biden administration's EV sales goals.

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NPR News: Israeli soldier mistakenly kills 3 hostages

Israeli soldier mistakenly kills 3 hostages
Israeli soldiers mistakenly killed three Israeli hostages, in violation of rules of engagement. Meanwhile, Gaza remains in a communication blackout.

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Friday, 15 December 2023

NPR News: Ukraine has $52 billion EU aid package veoted by Hungary

Ukraine has $52 billion EU aid package veoted by Hungary
At a summit this week, EU leaders voted to begin membership negotiations with Ukraine. But Hungary's leader Viktor Organ vetoed a $52 billion aid package.

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Thursday, 14 December 2023

NPR News: The Iraqi government feels the pressure as militias increase attacks on U.S. bases

The Iraqi government feels the pressure as militias increase attacks on U.S. bases
With the Israel-Hamas war, militias in Iraq have increased attacks on US troops and put the Iraqi government in a precarious spot.

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NPR News: UNICEF's James Elder discusses the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and risk to children

UNICEF's James Elder discusses the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and risk to children
NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with UNICEF spokesperson James Elder about the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and the extreme risk to children.

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NPR News: Israel is using an AI system to find targets in Gaza. Experts say it's just the start

Israel is using an AI system to find targets in Gaza. Experts say it's just the start
Israel's military says the system makes it more efficient and reduces collateral damage. Critics see a host of problems with the nation's use of AI, but other militaries will likely follow suit.

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NPR News: Australian court tosses woman's 2-decade-old convictions in deaths of her 4 children

Australian court tosses woman's 2-decade-old convictions in deaths of her 4 children
Kathleen Folbigg already was pardoned and released from prison in June based on new scientific evidence that her four children may have died from natural causes as she had insisted.

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Wednesday, 13 December 2023

NPR News: Judge vacates murder conviction of Chicago man wrongfully imprisoned for 35 years

Judge vacates murder conviction of Chicago man wrongfully imprisoned for 35 years
Brian Beals was convicted in the 1988 murder of a 6-year-old. At the time, Beals, a 22-year-old student at Southern Illinois University in Carbondale, was home in Chicago during Thanksgiving break.

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Tuesday, 12 December 2023

NPR News: The United Nations approves a cease-fire resolution despite U.S. opposition

The United Nations approves a cease-fire resolution despite U.S. opposition
The United Nations General Assembly approved the resolution 153 to 10 with 23 abstentions. This latest resolution is non-binding.

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NPR News: The United Nations approves a cease-fire resolution despite U.S. opposition

The United Nations approves a cease-fire resolution despite U.S. opposition
The United Nations General Assembly approved the resolution 153 to 10 with 23 abstentions. This latest resolution is non-binding.

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NPR News: The murderous creature you live with is a murderous creature, study confirms

The murderous creature you live with is a murderous creature, study confirms
More scientific evidence has surfaced to show that while mittens may be your sweet angel, letting her roam outside is also a big threat to biodiversity.

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Monday, 11 December 2023

NPR News: Amid fighting on Israel's northern border, Hezbollah and Iran seek to avoid war

Amid fighting on Israel's northern border, Hezbollah and Iran seek to avoid war
Since the Oct. 7 Hamas attack on Israel and Israel's offensive in Gaza, there has been fighting on Israel's northern border too, where Hezbollah and Iran are eager to avoid all-out war.

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NPR News: With the Israel-Hamas war, Sunni and Shia armed groups find uncommon unity

With the Israel-Hamas war, Sunni and Shia armed groups find uncommon unity
The war draws together Iran-backed Shia and Sunni militants in what appears to be closer cooperation between groups that differ in ideology but are united by opposition to Israel and the U.S.

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NPR News: With an inconclusive counteroffensive, Ukraine looks toward an anxious winter

With an inconclusive counteroffensive, Ukraine looks toward an anxious winter
Ukraine's government acknowledges the gains in its most recent counteroffensive have been small. And it worries Western allies are distracted by the war between Israel and Hamas.

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Sunday, 10 December 2023

NPR News: In first speech, Argentina's Javier Milei warns nation of painful economic shock

In first speech, Argentina's Javier Milei warns nation of painful economic shock
Argentina's newly empowered President Javier Milei presented figures to lay bare the scope of the nation's economic "emergency," and sought to prepare the public for drastic public spending cuts.

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Saturday, 9 December 2023

NPR News: John Whitmire elected Houston's next mayor

John Whitmire elected Houston's next mayor
Texas State Senator John Whitmire defeated Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee to win election as the 63rd mayor of Houston.

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NPR News: Tennessee homes damaged by apparent tornado as severe storms rake the state

Tennessee homes damaged by apparent tornado as severe storms rake the state
Police and firefighters in Clarksville were responding to multiple reports of damage in the northern part of the city, which is located north of Nashville near the Kentucky state line.

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NPR News: Penn President Liz Magill resigns after backlash over testimony about antisemitism

Penn President Liz Magill resigns after backlash over testimony about antisemitism
Magill will stay on as interim president until a new person is appointed. Her resignation comes days after congressional testimony by her and other top university presidents drew fierce backlash.

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NPR News: Penn President Liz Magill resigns after backlash over testimony about antisemitism

Penn President Liz Magill resigns after backlash over testimony about antisemitism
Magill will stay on as interim president until a new person is appointed. Her resignation comes days after congressional testimony by her and other top university presidents drew fierce backlash.

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Friday, 8 December 2023

NPR News: Europe reaches a deal on the world's first comprehensive AI rules

Europe reaches a deal on the world's first comprehensive AI rules
The deal paves the way for legal oversight of AI technology that has promised to transform everyday life and has spurred warnings of existential dangers to humanity.

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NPR News: Texas Supreme Court pauses ruling that allowed pregnant woman to have an abortion

Texas Supreme Court pauses ruling that allowed pregnant woman to have an abortion
The court put on hold a ruling that approved an abortion for a pregnant woman whose fetus has a fatal diagnosis, throwing into limbo a challenge to one of the most restrictive bans in the U.S.

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NPR News: Federal judge prohibits separating migrant families at the border

Federal judge prohibits separating migrant families at the border
The settlement says migrant families cannot be separated at the border for the next eight years, a policy of the Trump administration. Around 1,000 children remain separated from their parents.

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NPR News: The U.S. has vetoed a Gaza cease-fire resolution in the U.N. Security Council

The U.S. has vetoed a Gaza cease-fire resolution in the U.N. Security Council
The United States was the only country to vote against a resolution calling for a cease-fire in the Israel-Hamas war.

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NPR News: Hanukkah celebrations inspire Jewish joy despite war and increasing antisemitism

Hanukkah celebrations inspire Jewish joy despite war and increasing antisemitism
The war between Israel and Hamas, as well as a rise in antisemitism, has many Jews unsure how to celebrate Hanukkah this year. Some say they're focusing on hope and hospitality in dark times.

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NPR News: Treasures destroyed and masterpieces in vaults: War's toll for art in Israel and Gaza

Treasures destroyed and masterpieces in vaults: War's toll for art in Israel and Gaza
After the Hamas attack on Oct. 7, curators in Israel raced to lock their most precious museum items into safe storage. In Gaza, the fighting has caused damage to more than 100 cultural landmarks.

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Thursday, 7 December 2023

NPR News: Centenarian Pearl Harbor survivors return to honor those who were killed 82 years ago

Centenarian Pearl Harbor survivors return to honor those who were killed 82 years ago
Five survivors returned to Pearl Harbor 82 years later on the anniversary of the attack to remember the more than 2,300 servicemen killed in the assault that propelled the U.S. into World War II.

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NPR News: Emhoff says 3 college presidents showed a 'lack of moral clarity' on antisemitism

Emhoff says 3 college presidents showed a 'lack of moral clarity' on antisemitism
Doug Emhoff, the husband of Vice President Harris, is the highest-level official to criticize the presidents of Harvard, MIT and the University of Pennsylvania for their testimony this week.

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Wednesday, 6 December 2023

NPR News: The legacy of visionary TV producer Norman Lear, dead at 101

The legacy of visionary TV producer Norman Lear, dead at 101
Norman Lear, who addressed serious issues in humorous sitcoms, died Tuesday in Los Angeles at the age of 101. He leaves behind a legacy of hit 1970s sitcoms that revolutionized television.

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NPR News: A foundation has doubled their $250 million pledge to diversify monuments in the U.S.

A foundation has doubled their $250 million pledge to diversify monuments in the U.S.
An initiative from the Mellon Foundation dedicated to creating monuments that tell diverse stories recently pledged to double its funding for the project.

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NPR News: Former PM Boris Johnson testifies over Britain's botched COVID-19 response

Former PM Boris Johnson testifies over Britain's botched COVID-19 response
Former U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson has been testifying before a public inquiry into his government's botched response to COVID-19. Britain had one of the worst COVID-19 death tolls in Europe.

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Tuesday, 5 December 2023

NPR News: Alabama anticipates its moment in the spotlight as it prepares to host GOP debate

Alabama anticipates its moment in the spotlight as it prepares to host GOP debate
Alabama GOP leaders hope Wednesday's Republican presidential debate gives viewers a broader image of their state beyond the recent headlines about Sen. Tuberville's hold on some military nominations.

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NPR News: People can do more with lump sum of money than payments, experiment in Kenya suggests

People can do more with lump sum of money than payments, experiment in Kenya suggests
The first results are in from a charity experiment in Kenya. Those who got a lump sum of money were far more likely to start a business — and earn more — compared to those who got monthly payments.

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NPR News: 10 years after Nelson Mandela's death, his party may soon lose the majority

10 years after Nelson Mandela's death, his party may soon lose the majority
A decade after the death of Nelson Mandela, many South Africans are asking what the anti-apartheid icon would have thought of the current state of the country and the direction it's heading in.

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Monday, 4 December 2023

NPR News: A small study offers hope for people with traumatic brain injuries

A small study offers hope for people with traumatic brain injuries
A study suggests that deep brain stimulation can improve focus and attention in people recovering from a traumatic brain injury. This could offer a path for those living with debilitating impairments.

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NPR News: Dolphins seem to be able to sense electric fields in the water

Dolphins seem to be able to sense electric fields in the water
Dolly and Donna, two dolphins at the Nuremberg Zoo in Germany, appear to be able to sense electric fields — an ability that might help them detect prey buried in sand or enhance their navigation.

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NPR News: Sushi in Ukraine: Life (and the consumer economy) continues through 2 years of war

Sushi in Ukraine: Life (and the consumer economy) continues through 2 years of war
Sushi restaurants are still open all over Ukraine. It's a small example of how the country's consumer economy continues despite nearly two years of war.

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NPR News: Messi's World Cup jerseys bring in millions at auction

Messi's World Cup jerseys bring in millions at auction
The six jerseys Lionel Messi wore in the first half of each game in last year's World Cup are now garnering millions of dollars in bids at an auction at Sotheby's in New York.

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Sunday, 3 December 2023

NPR News: Undefeated Florida State is left out of 4-team College Football Playoff

Undefeated Florida State is left out of 4-team College Football Playoff
It's Michigan vs. Alabama and Washington vs. Texas for the final season of the four-team college football playoff format, before the tournament grows to a field of 12 next year.

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NPR News: Alaska Airlines to buy Hawaiian Airlines in deal that may attract regulator scrutiny

Alaska Airlines to buy Hawaiian Airlines in deal that may attract regulator scrutiny
Alaska Airlines said it agreed to buy Hawaiian Airlines in a $1.9 billion deal, including debt, putting it on track for a potential clash with a Biden administration.

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NPR News: Health is on the agenda at UN climate negotiations. Here's why that's a big deal

Health is on the agenda at UN climate negotiations. Here's why that's a big deal
Advocates say human-driven climate change is hurting people's health worldwide–but taking action like reducing reliance on fossil fuels lowers risks immediately.

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NPR News: Health is on the agenda at UN climate negotiations. Here's why that's a big deal

Health is on the agenda at UN climate negotiations. Here's why that's a big deal
Advocates say human-driven climate change is hurting people's health worldwide–but taking action like reducing reliance on fossil fuels lowers risks immediately.

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NPR News: Authorities identify suspect in killing of 3 homeless men in Los Angeles

Authorities identify suspect in killing of 3 homeless men in Los Angeles
A Los Angeles man already in custody in connection with another shooting investigation has been identified as the suspect in three recent killings of homeless men, police said Saturday.

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NPR News: Police in Paris have arrested a man who targeted passersby, killing 1 and injuring 2

Police in Paris have arrested a man who targeted passersby, killing 1 and injuring 2
French police arrested a man who targeted passersby in Paris on Saturday night, killing a German tourist with a knife and injuring two others, France's interior minister said.

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Friday, 1 December 2023

NPR News: Since 2015, the world has cut projected global warming. But not enough, experts say

Since 2015, the world has cut projected global warming. But not enough, experts say
The planet is on track for less warming now than it was when the Paris climate agreement was signed in 2015, but it's still not enough to avoid catastrophic impacts.

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NPR News: A visit to the last animatronics still singing in Chuck E. Cheese

A visit to the last animatronics still singing in Chuck E. Cheese
A Chuck E. Cheese in Northridge, Calif., will be the last remaining stronghold of the chain's signature animatronics. We visit the pizza arcade for nostalgia's sake.

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NPR News: Since 2015, the world has cut projected global warming. But not enough, experts say

Since 2015, the world has cut projected global warming. But not enough, experts say
The planet is on track for less warming now than it was when the Paris climate agreement was signed in 2015, but it's still not enough to avoid catastrophic impacts.

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NPR News: After foiled assassination attempt, there's fear amid American Sikhs

After foiled assassination attempt, there's fear amid American Sikhs
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Harinder Singh, senior research fellow at the Sikh Research Institute, about the DOJ's charges against an Indian national for plotting to kill a Sikh American.

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