Biden is giving a speech on democracy today ahead of the January 6 insurrection anniversary. Bloomberg has a preview, while the Washington Post looks at how Republicans and Democrats view the attack three years later. Some U.S. cities are getting rid of parking minimums. NPR explains what that might mean for you. And couples therapist Esther Perel offers some relationship advice on Apple News In Conversation ....
The chief economist of the World Food Program tells the New Yorker how the scarcity of food in Gaza may tip the territory into famine. The Wall Street Journal has what you need to know about unsealed court documents related to Jeffrey Epstein. Predictions from Vox on how political and cultural events might shake out in 2024. And The Guardian explains how a 13-year-old beat Tetris ....
All 379 people on board a Japan Airlines flight that caught fire survived. The BBC explains how the crew pulled off a “flawless” evacuation. Federal prisons often attribute detainee deaths to natural causes. The distinction allows them to sidestep autopsies and investigations. NPR has the story. The Athletic reveals how the Professional Women’s Hockey League came together in six months. Humans are changing the moon so much, researchers say we’re in a new lunar epoch. Popu...
The Des Moines Register looks at how Donald Trump’s 2024 campaign quietly built a grassroots juggernaut for the Iowa caucuses. Trump is poised to dominate Iowa despite barely campaigning there, according to the Los Angeles Times . With the start of the new year came a wave of news laws. The Guardian rounds up some new rules on gun access, the Houston Chronicle has a list of what Texans can expect, the Wall Street Journal looks at changes coming to 401(k) plans, and the Washington Post warn...
In the U.S., GDP, unemployment, and even inflation look a lot like the prepandemic economy. The big changes are beneath the surface. The Wall Street Journal has details. Which country’s economy did best in 2023? The Economist has the surprising answer. Instead of a white Christmas, record warmth is set to blanket the Midwest. The Washington Post explains why Santa may want iced tea instead of hot chocolate this year. The Ringer looks at the 84 sentences that explain 2023....
This episode contains a segment about suicide. The Los Angeles Times reports from Bethlehem, the West Bank town revered as Jesus’s birthplace. Christmas there is all but canceled, in solidarity with Palestinians suffering in Gaza. The Trace examines the gun industry’s suicide problem. More men have paid parental leave but many still don’t take a lot of it. The Wall Street Journal discusses the implications for their families and workplaces. The Atlantic looks at what really hap...
Trump has been disqualified from Colorado’s 2024 primary ballot by the state’s Supreme Court. The Washington Post has details. Who are Yemen’s Houthis and why are they attacking ships? CNN explains. The Los Angeles Times investigates the calamitous fall of hip-hop mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs. The Minnesota Reformer has the story of the state’s new flag....
This episode contains a segment about pregnancy loss. Israel is using an AI system to find targets in Gaza. Critics see a host of problems. NPR finds out what experts are saying. Allie Phillips was denied an abortion. Now she’s running for office. Elle has the story. The Wall Street Journal reports on how kids are now using slide decks to avoid the holiday dread of unwanted gifts....
The Wall Street Journal reports on how the death of three hostages in Gaza at the hands of IDF soldiers are raising questions about Israel’s war strategy. As the 2024 campaign revs up, a CNN investigation warns that a surge in violent threats against public officials could disrupt the democratic process. NPR reports on data showing that a third of American adults go into debt to pay for holiday shopping. And USA Today has tips on avoiding overspending on gifts....
Biden is talking tougher about Israel’s tactics in Gaza, but his administration continues to aid its war effort. NBC has the story. ProPublica finds that states across the U.S. require more training to prepare students and teachers for mass shootings than for law enforcement expected to protect them. The differences were clear in Uvalde, where children and officers waited on opposite sides of the door. On In Conversation , an expert recommends interviewing your elders about the life experi...
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 Puerto Rico’s death toll has surged as the island’s health-care system deteriorates. Scientific American looks at research showing that domestic cats kill a staggering number of species across the world....
A global climate agreement makes an unprecedented call for a transition away from fossil fuels, but with major loopholes. CNN has details. Israel is detaining civilians in Gaza. Many have disappeared, families say. The Washington Post has the story. People are more likely to pick a meat-free option if it's not labeled vegan, a study suggests. Sky News reports....
Several state-level abortion cases are taking place this week. NPR previews them. The lives of Palestinian journalists reporting from Gaza are at risk as Israeli airstrikes continue. Time speaks to some about the challenges they face. CNN has the story of how a fresh tomato was lost — and found — in space....
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 studies don’t include enough participants of color, and the imbalance has serious medical consequences. The Wall Street Journal explains how science is working to do better. The Ringer looks at why animation legend Hayao Miyazaki is a hero to so many different corners of culture , and how he finally became a hit in the American market ....
Children at the U.N. climate summit are urging governments to commit to policies that put kids’ needs first. The Guardian tells their stories. Fox Sports has a preview of this weekend’s MLS Cup showdown. This week’s In Conversation is a guide to smarter, more ethical shopping this holiday season....
An Amnesty International investigation claims American-made weapons were used in two Israeli airstrikes that killed 43 civilians in Gaza. CNN reports. NBC News details how Israel’s new grid map of Gaza is adding to the confusion and anger there. NASA may pay $1 billion to destroy the International Space Station. Scientific American explains why. Biden reflects with CNN ’s Anderson Cooper on finding solace in grief....
The first segment of today’s show contains graphic details about sexual violence. Investigators are looking into new evidence emerging of horrific sexual violence in the October 7 Hamas attack on Israel. The Sunday Times has details. The Wall Street Journal examines what a fall in the rate of Black workers being promoted to management says about corporate diversity efforts. The Guardian goes inside the weird and secretive world of creating new flavors of potato chips....
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 nurse in Gaza who was caring for premature babies — then faced the most difficult decision of his life. The Atlantic on why it may never be a good time to buy a house. Julia Louis-Dreyfus’s podcast Wiser Than Me is the winner of the Apple Podcasts Award for Show of the Year. The Wall Street Journal calls it her most personally revealing w...
The Washington Post interviews Ukrainian teenagers who narrowly escaped Russia, and explains how their testimony could be used to prove Putin committed war crimes. The BBC reports on how world leaders at the U.N. climate summit are promising to tackle the role of food and agriculture in climate change. And Grist asks historians, economists, and food-policy experts what would happen if everyone on Earth stopped eating meat tomorrow. The Atlantic argues for making more friends outside of yo...
After a seven-day pause, the Washington Post reports that fighting has resumed between Israel and Hamas. Vox explains why so many Palestinians are detained in Israeli prisons, while CNN speaks with some of those who’ve been released as part of the recent hostage deal to learn more about their experiences. The first new legislation in eight decades to regulate chemicals in cosmetics comes into effect this month. Inside Climate News reports on how critics say it doesn’t go far enough, ...
The Wall Street Journal looks back at the successes and controversies of Henry Kissinger’s long career. The Washington Post reports on criticism of how the oil-rich United Arab Emirates is hosting the United Nation’s global climate summit. Before her death from cancer earlier this month, Casey McIntyre decided to raise money to eliminate other people’s medical debt. Her efforts have wiped out nearly $70 million of it — so far. NPR has the story. The Atlantic explores how ...
NPR explores how former first lady Rosalynn Carter fought to put care for mental and physical health on equal footing, and to eliminate discrimination toward people with mental illnesses. Arguments unfold today in a Supreme Court case that could have a transformative impact on government agencies. A law professor shares a viewpoint in the Atlantic . The Los Angeles Times explains how bowling is being turned upside down by technology....
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. Prosecutors say rapper Young Thug was the boss of a criminal gang, and are citing lyrics as evidence. Billboard is covering the story. NPR shares a few tips on choosing charities to support on Giving Tuesday....
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 kids to buy stuff. Vox has tips on how to help them be less materialistic. U.S. airlines lose 2 million suitcases a year. Some of the missing stuff ends up in an unusual store in Alabama. NPR visits....
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 field-hockey championship. At 23, she’s the coach. The Wall Street Journal has the incredible story. In Conversation spoke to a former NASA astronaut about what Hollywood gets right and wrong when it comes to stories about space....
Polls show Americans don’t feel they’re doing well right now, even though economic indicators are strong. The Atlantic explores how that could be a big political problem. A militia killed hundreds of people in Sudan. The Wall Street Journal reports on the situation there. For those who must fly over the holidays, NPR has some tips from a travel expert....
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 baby died. It wasn’t the first time she’d been investigated. The Washington Post has the story. One-star reviews can hurt a restaurant. The Atlantic details how management at one establishment likes to clap back....
NBC investigated the complicated web of funding for Hamas. And the Wall Street Journal explains how the militant group used cryptocurrency to bring in large sums from Iran. Vox reports on why it’s getting increasingly dangerous to be a newborn in the U.S. A rare dinner menu from the Titanic is shedding new light on life on board the doomed vessel. It sold at auction for over $100,000. CNN has more....
Hospitals in Gaza are in crisis as Israeli ground troops press further into cities. Reuters is on the story. Less-experienced pilots are being promoted more quickly. The Wall Street Journal looks at why — and why it’s sparking safety concerns. NBC reports on how an endangered egg-laying mammal was seen for the first time in over 60 years....
NPR got perspectives on the war from Palestinians in the West Bank, as attacks there by settlers increase. Michigan’s football team is accused of a sign-stealing scheme. Sports Illustrated is on the story. The Los Angeles Times reports on a tenant who just moved out of an Airbnb after 570 rent-free days. The owner isn’t sure what happened. There’s quite a backstory ....
