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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