Tuesday, February 28, 2023

Nigeria, Africa's most populous nation, elects Bola Tinubu as the new president
Nigeria's opposition parties call elections a 'sham' and demand a new vote
Nigerian election: votes are counted after bitterly fought election
Millions of Nigerians prepare to vote amid chaotic cash shortage
Young Nigerians will determine who will next lead their country
What's at stake as Nigerians elect the president of Africa's largest democracy
Gunmen destroy 800 ballot boxes in Nigeria in the latest in a series of attacks
Insecurity in Nigeria casts shadow on presidential election
Hackers steal sensitive law enforcement data in a breach of the U.S. Marshals Service
UN experts: North Korean hackers stole record virtual assets
US infiltrates big ransomware gang: 'We hacked the hackers'
FBI says it 'hacked the hackers' to shut down major ransomware group
Exclusive-Russian hackers targeted U.S. nuclear scientists
1 side owned slaves. The other side started Black History Month. How a family heals
This Racism Is Killing Me Inside
Opinion: Why does Mexico's president want to dismantle the democratic system that elected him?
Tens of thousands protest Mexico's electoral law changes
A Ukrainian City Marks A Year Of Loss—And Resistance
One year later, a photographer reflects on his time in Mariupol as Russia invaded
When will it be over? And 9 more questions about Russia, Ukraine and a year of war
A total Russian collapse is surprisingly close
Drones fly deep inside Russia; Putin orders border tightened
Latest in Ukraine: As Russia's war starts its second year, eyes are on China (Feb. 27)
Janet Yellen visits Ukraine and pledges even more U.S. economic aid
Kherson's underground resistance: How ordinary people fought Russia from the shadows
The key trends to watch in the Russia-Ukraine war
Belarus leader Lukashenko says he had long chat with Putin on war anniversary
Tucker Carlson Slams Volodymyr Zelenskyy With The Same Word He Used For Trump
5 key moments that have defined Russia's invasion of Ukraine
Putin will eventually be killed by inner circle, says Zelensky
‘I did it with my own two hands’: Ukrainians rebuild even as war continues
'My art is not soft anymore': A Ukrainian sculptor reshapes his vision in response to war
A generation of Ukrainians shaped by war
Ukrainians reflect on life a year into war
A year of war in Ukraine: A timeline of key moments
Photographing a year of war and resilience in Ukraine
China calls for a cease-fire and peace talks between Russia and Ukraine
Zelenskyy gives qualified support for China proposals on war
Elissa Slotkin is the first Democrat to make an official run in Michigan's Senate race
Oakland Rep. Barbara Lee Announces Bid for Dianne Feinstein's US Senate Seat
Longtime U.S. Senator Dianne Feinstein announces she will not seek re-election
Reticent Mitch Daniels walks to the line again, but bows out of Indiana Senate run
Rep. Adam Schiff announces 2024 Senate run, teeing up a high-profile primary
California Rep. Adam Schiff enters marquee Senate race
Early jockeying for Senate seats foreshadows competitive 2024 elections
Rep. Barbara Lee tells lawmakers she plans to run for Senate in California
What does the science say about the origin of the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic?
Wray publicly comments on the FBI's position on COVID's origins, adding political fire
FDA authorizes the first at-home test for COVID-19 and the flu
CDC urges people to get the updated COVID booster as U.S. daily deaths hold above 400
As the pandemic ebbs, an influential COVID tracker shuts down
Are there places you should still mask in, forever? Three experts weigh in
Biden says 'covid no longer controls our lives.' Is he right?
Georgia moves to permanently ban COVID vaccine mandates for students and public-sector workers as U.S. cases continue to fall
New York City is lifting its COVID-19 vaccine mandate for municipal employees
COVID test kits, treatments and vaccines won't be free to many consumers much longer
This winter's U.S. COVID surge is fading fast, likely thanks to a 'wall' of immunity
Who's most likely to save us from the next pandemic? The answer may surprise you
A single-shot treatment to protect infants from RSV may be coming soon
COVID-19 is a leading cause of death among children, but is still rare
The White House plans to end COVID emergency declarations in May
COVID-19 pandemic 'is probably at a transition point,' WHO says
QUIZ: Test your knowledge of spillover viruses, starting with ... what are they?
FDA advisers favor retiring original covid shot in favor of newer version
An FDA committee votes to roll out a new COVID vaccination strategy
FDA considers major shift in COVID vaccine strategy
Is it time for a reality check on rapid COVID tests?
Arguments over masks aren't going away in 2023
What we know about XBB.1.5, the new dominant Omicron subvariant
Coronavirus FAQ: How do I avoid catching COVID while flying in 2023?
RSV recedes and flu peaks as a new COVID variant shoots 'up like a rocket'
What we know about XBB.1.5, the new dominant Omicron subvariant
'I can dream it, but I can't afford it': The stark reality of life in Iran right now
Despite Khamenei's amnesty, most protesters in Iran won't go free, advocate says
In Iran, NPR sees anger and desperation. Its government tells us nothing is wrong
Iran acknowledges it has detained 'tens of thousands' in recent protests
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U.S., EU, UK impose new sanctions on Iran over protest crackdown
Analysis-Iran executions quash protests, push dissent underground
Iran sentences former president's daughter to a five-year prison term
Iran sentences Belgian aid worker to prison, lashes
Why hurricanes feel like they're getting more frequent
San Francisco holds its breath to find out how much it will cost to protect its waterfront from sea level rise
Florida's climate exodus has already begun — and it's only going to get worse.
60,000 miles of US roads could be under water in a few decades. Here's how experts say we can save our critical infrastructure.
France tears down beach apartment block as rising sea bites
U.N. Security Council warns of sea-level rise: 'A torrent of trouble'
Was Earth already heating up, or did global warming reverse a long-term cooling trend?
Where Greta Thunberg does (and doesn't) expect to see action on climate change
Greta Thunberg's 'The Climate Book' urges world to keep climate justice out front
As G-20 ministers gather in Delhi, Ukraine may dominate — despite India's own agenda
These 6 countries sided with Russia in UN vote on Ukraine war
German leader seeks Indian support for Russia's isolation
UN approves resolution calling for Russia to leave Ukraine, the 7 countries that voted against the condemnation are: Belarus, Mali, Nicaragua, Russia, Syria, North Korea and Eritrea.
After the Ukraine war, what comes next? NATO allies don't agree
Turkey rejects links between NATO expansion, F-16 deal
Germany says Finland, Sweden NATO bids must be ratified without delay
How Russia is losing — and winning — the information war in Ukraine
Citing security concerns, Canada bans TikTok on government devices
Is Project Texas enough to save TikTok?
TikTok officials go on a public charm offensive amid a stalemate in Biden White House
The CEO of TikTok will testify before Congress amid security concerns about the app
Student opinions are mixed amid UT Austin’s campus TikTok ban
New Jersey, Ohio join other states in banning TikTok from state devices
Biden approves banning TikTok from federal government phones
Congress is about to ban TikTok from U.S. government phones
Bans on TikTok Gain Momentum in Washington and States
From states to federal agencies, TikTok faces bans on government-issued devices
U.S. lawmakers unveil bipartisan bid to ban China's TikTok
Democrats begin warming to the idea of government bans of TikTok
From Charizard to Mimikyu: NPR staff's favorite Pokémon memories on Pokémon Day
Michelle Yeoh's moment is long overdue
In 'Everything Everywhere,' Ke Huy Quan found the role he'd been missing
Why 'Everything Everywhere All At Once' feels more like reality than movie magic
What is life? For scientists, asking is easier than answering
As Republicans start investigating Biden, the White House war room is ready to fight
How a Supreme Court justice's paragraph put the Voting Rights Act in more danger
A USDA commission issues recommendations on racial equity for farmers
Black farmers worry new approach on 'race neutral' lending leaves them in the shadows
In 2022, Black farmers were persistently left behind from the USDA's loan system
Black farmers call for justice from the USDA
Cartoonists say a rebuke of 'Dilbert' creator Scott Adams is long overdue
Distributor, newspapers drop 'Dilbert' comic strip after creator's racist rant
‘Dilbert’ Cartoon Dropped From Many News Outlets Over Creator Scott Adams’ Racial Remarks
Festival schedule
Studio Ghibli Film Festival
Is price gouging a problem?
Walmart keeps gaining high-income shoppers amid 'stubborn inflation' in the grocery aisle
Unwinding the wage-price spiral
You may have heard of the 'union boom.' The numbers tell a different story
NPR says it's cutting jobs by 10% as ad revenue drops
Tesla Autopilot workers are seeking to unionize in New York
The Home Depot says it is spending $1 billion to raise its starting wage to $15
California Democrats propose $25 minimum wage for health workers
Minimum wage just increased in 23 states and D.C. Here's how much
What DNA kits leave out: race, ancestry and 'scientific sankofa'

Monday, February 27, 2023

Native Americans seized Wounded Knee 50 years ago. Here's what 1 reporter remembers
The rights to a famed PSA of a crying Native American now held by an Indigenous group
On the road to healing, tribal citizens are speaking out about boarding schools
Biden rolled out tougher asylum rules. Advocates say it's a betrayal of his promises.
Congressman Henry Cuellar says Biden's rule to restrict asylum is 'reasonable'
Biden plan would ban asylum for most immigrants who didn’t seek protection before entering the U.S.
U.S. Supreme Court cancels arguments in Republican bid to keep border expulsions
Supreme Court won't hear arguments Title 42 case as planned
After Martha's Vineyard, lawmakers give DeSantis $10 million more to move migrants
The 'He Gets Us' commercials promote Jesus. Who's behind them and what is the goal?
Busing migrants was a partisan lightning rod. Here's why Democrats have embraced it
In first GOP-led hearing about the border, witnesses paint sharply different pictures
Israelis and Palestinians meet for talks on how to de-escalate recent wave of attacks
Israeli West Bank settlers 'sing and dance' after outpost recognised
Israel approves over 7,000 settlement homes, groups say
Former US ambassador accuses Israel of ‘creeping annexation’ of the West Bank
Israeli pro-settler minister formally gains West Bank powers
Israeli raid leaves 10 dead and 100 wounded, Palestinians say, as violence rises
Israeli West Bank raid kills 10 Palestinians and hurts more than 100 others
Israel demolishes West Bank home of Palestinian attacker
Israeli troops kill Palestinian, 17, in West Bank clash, medics say
US ‘deeply troubled’ about Israeli plans to recognize West Bank settlements
Israel enters a dangerous period – public protests swell over Netanyahu's plan to limit the power of the Israeli Supreme Court
European allies condemn Israel's plan to build more housing units in the West Bank
Is the two-state solution for Israel, Palestine dead? Maybe. But what's the alternative?
Arab leaders warn Israeli actions threaten regional turmoil
Israeli forces kill Hamas man in West Bank clash, bomb Gaza after rocket
I Fought For Israel, Now I’m Fighting to End the Permanent Occupation of the Palestinian Territories
UPDATE 5-Palestinian driver ploughs into bus stop killing two Israelis
Israel says 2 people are dead after a man rammed his car into a group of people
Barcelona mayor brands Israel apartheid state, cuts ties
Israeli army kills Palestinian it says tried to stab soldier
Israeli minister says no pause on settlements after US asked Israel to halt expansion
Israel steps up Jerusalem home demolitions as violence rises
Israeli settler population in West Bank surpasses 500K
'The Daily Show' guest hosts (so far): Why Leslie Jones soared and D.L. Hughley sank
The impact of the Ukraine war on food supplies: 'It could have been so much worse'
Experts predicted a wheat shortage after Russia invaded Ukraine. Why didn't it happen?
Ukraine sells last batch of bracelets made from Azovstal steel
Russia and Ukraine renew a grain export deal to help the hungry and keep prices down
Even remote corners of Africa are feeling the costly impacts of war in Ukraine

Saturday, February 25, 2023

Dead whales on the east coast fuel misinformation about offshore wind development
Experts explain why humpback whales are washing up on the East Coast
An unusually high number of whales are washing up on U.S. beaches
First orca whale to be stranded in southeast U.S. in decades showed signs of illness
Italy has kept its fascist monuments and buildings. The reasons are complex
N. Korea food shortage worsens amid COVID, but no famine yet
North Korea is under lockdown to fight the spread of a respiratory disease
North Korea's Kim purges ex-foreign minister, South Korean lawmakers say
Turkey widens probe into building collapses as quake toll exceeds 50,000
Turkey's Antakya is in ruins after the quake, erasing cultural and religious heritage
Turkey's last Armenian village fears for its future after quake
After another earthquake in Turkey, what scientists know about aftershocks
Tent camps are everywhere now in Turkey's earthquake zone. Here's one
Turkey and Syria quakes prompt fresh worries about Istanbul's building safety
Real estate: US homeowners have lost $2.3 trillion since June: Redfin data

Friday, February 24, 2023

Portland, Multnomah County leaders keep shelters open and seek volunteers as freeze continues
‘Your body feels numb’: Living in Portland without shelter in the frigid cold
Portland schools digging out after snowfall leads to transportation delays, canceled classes and criticism
Winter storms shut down much of Portland, paralyze travel

1. Spend a lot of quality times with your friends and family. - Human Connection
2. Getting a good night sleep. 7 to 9 hours of sleep each night. - Sleep
3. Moving at least 4 times a week. - Exercise to be happier
4. Do work that you like. - Meaningful work

Episode #311

This group gets left-leaning policies passed in red states. How? Ballot measures
The US is helping train and equip Haitian police
What is it like to be a police officer in Haiti?
Canada to deploy Navy vessels to Haiti as violence worsens
U.S. arrests 4 in Florida over the assassination of Haitian president
War for control of Haiti's capital targets women's bodies
As its only remaining elected officials depart, Haiti reaches a breaking point
With not a single elected leader left, Haiti is becoming a textbook case of a ‘failed state’
Russians and Ukrainians in Spain learning to deal with one another
Finding home in California after fleeing war in Ukraine
Pregnant Russians flock to Argentina, seeking passports — and options — for their kids
Friendships at work can boost happiness. Here's how to nurture them
Most young men are single. Most young women are not.
Everything you need to know about making friends on a dating app
What if birth rates are too low because women are no longer settling for Mr. Wrong?
Marriage Is a Team Sport, Not a Competition
Dating apps have created a culture of entitlement
What are romance scams and how can you avoid them?
Looking for love online? New study shows mixed experiences
How to fall in love, according to a behavioral scientist for a dating app
Murmurations: Love Looks Like Accountability
How to make friends? Accept the awkwardness
The secret to upward mobility: Friends (Indicator favorite)
Malcom X's family is suing the CIA, FBI and NYPD
California braces for winter storms as parts of the northern U.S. recover
Nationwide temperature divide putting more than 100 records in jeopardy through weekend
Hundreds of thousands are without power as major winter storm blasts the U.S.
Nearly 1 million without power as US faces 2 monster winter storms
A million households have lost power so far as major winter storm blasts the U.S.
Many U.K. grocers limit some fruit and veggie sales as extreme weather impacts supply
Winter storm sending heavy snow where California rarely sees it
More than 1,600 flights have been canceled as heavy snow hits the Midwest
More than 2,000 flights canceled as heavy snow hits the Midwest
Northern states are shutting down ahead of coast-to-coast winter storm
A huge winter storm is about to plague the U.S., even as some areas see record highs
A huge winter storm is expected to affect millions across 22 states
New England ice storm to trigger major hazards, power outage risk
Bitter cold, snow blast Southwest; Arizona highways closed
Dozens of states on alert for wind, snow as 2 storms sweep across US
Winter storm to bring snow across Plains, Midwest as ice, freezing rain hit Southeast
Storm to threaten double whammy of snow, ice across parts of Southeast
Boston woman dies while trying to walk home amid arctic blast
'Dangerously cold' Arctic blast coming for Northeast; wind chills as low as 40 below zero: Friday updates
Pacific storm train to resume along West Coast
In many parts of the northern U.S., it's really cold. Here's how to stay safe
A sci-fi magazine has cut off submissions after a flood of AI-generated stories
For RV community, giant Carter peanut statue a beacon for home
Post-Roe, WA is a health care ‘sanctuary’ — for both patients and providers
Why an ulcer drug could be the last option for many abortion patients
Janet Protasiewicz, Dan Kelly to face off in high-stakes Wisconsin Supreme Court election
Money pours into Wisconsin Supreme Court race ahead of Feb. 21 primary
Kentucky high court upholds state abortion bans while case continues
A Texas lawsuit could soon prohibit nationwide access to the abortion pill. Here’s what to know about the case.
A Texas judge could soon force major abortion pill off market nationwide. Here's what to know.
In Post-Roe World, These Conservatives Embrace a New Kind of Welfare
Factbox-Abortion battles in U.S. state capitols to watch in 2023
Biden administration braces for ruling that could ban abortion pills
Top officials challenge local abortion ordinances — but could the strategy backfire?
Republicans aim to decimate abortion access in post-Roe haven states
A Trump-appointed Texas judge could force a major abortion pill off the market
Lust, lies and empire: The fishy tale behind eating fish on Friday
Fat Tuesday: The Many Different Doughnuts Of Mardi Gras
The 26 Words That Made The Internet What It Is (Encore)
The story of Section 230 goes back to an AOL troll. Now the law may be undone
Supreme Court showdown for Google, Twitter and the social media world
What is Section 230, the rule that made the modern internet?
Hybrid cars are still incredibly popular, but are they good for the environment?
How ancient seeds in Lebanon could help us adapt to climate change
Roald Dahl's publisher responds to backlash by keeping 'classic' texts in print
Changes to new editions of Roald Dahl books have readers up in arms

Thursday, February 23, 2023

Biden nominates former Mastercard CEO Ajay Banga to head World Bank
No cow needed: Oat and soy can be called milk, FDA proposes
No cow needed: Oat and soy can be called milk, FDA proposes
Indian opposition party spokesman arrested for mocking Modi
Indian authorities accuse the BBC of tax evasion after raiding their offices
Indian tax agents raid BBC for 2nd day, after it aired documentary critical of Modi
Indian tax authorities raid the BBC weeks after it aired critical Modi documentary
What does the Adani Group's crash mean for India's economy?
Adani hires Grant Thornton for some independent audits after Hindenburg fallout -sources
India ignored the concerns of its own finance ministry to favor Adani
How Asia's ex-richest man lost nearly $50 billion in just over a week
Texas senator behind bill to ban Chinese property ownership says it may 'prove even more significant' after spy balloon;
China says proposed U.S. ban on Chinese buying U.S. property violates market rules
A bill banning Chinese citizens from buying property has some wondering if they're welcome in Texas
Hundreds of Chinese Americans protest in Dallas against 'discriminatory' Texas Senate bills
What it's like to be a freed Nicaraguan political prisoner
Nicaragua strips 94 political opponents of citizenship
Nicaragua frees 222 political prisoners to the U.S.
Putin says Russia to deploy Sarmat nuclear missiles
What happens now after Russia suspends the last nuclear arms treaty with the U.S.?
Putin says Russia will stop participating in its last nuclear treaty with the U.S.
Russia suspends only remaining major nuclear treaty with US
N. Korea warns of 'overwhelming nuclear force' to counter US
Russia says it wants to keep New START nuclear treaty, despite U.S. friction
US says Russia not complying with last remaining nuclear treaty
Kim Jong Un celebrated North Korea's army. Will he also display new weapons?
How a former caterer created the mercenary army fighting Putin's war in Ukraine
'Never saw such hell': Russian soldiers in Ukraine call home
Russia steps up hostilities to deplete Ukraine's forces - Kyiv
Putinology: the art of analyzing the man in the Kremlin
She's Ukrainian-American. Her relatives are in Russia. Family group texts are awkward
'It's hard, but they're holding on': On the ground in Ukraine, the war depends on U.S. weapons
Putin 'tried to launch Satan II missile' while Biden was in Kyiv
A year in, the U.S. makes a pledge: 'Ukraine will decide what victory looks like'
Ukraine's birth rate was already unsustainably low. Then war broke out
The ripple effects of Russia's war in Ukraine continue to change the world
Biden says U.S. support for Ukraine 'will not waver' in Poland speech
After a year of war in Ukraine, all signs point to more misery with no end in sight
Volodymyr Zelenskyy went from comedian to icon of democracy. This is how he did it
A year into the Ukraine war, the world's biggest democracy still won't condemn Russia
The U.S. says Russian actions in Ukraine are 'crimes against humanity'
Biden says he'll back Ukraine as long as it takes. But some take aim at the price tag
Biden visits Kyiv to show solidarity, says 'One year later, Ukraine still stands'
Biden's surprise Kyiv visit meets Ukrainian jubilation and Russian ire
‘He’s Just Been Plain Wrong’: Biden Says of Putin During Visit to Kyiv
When you know in your heart that you deserve better, don't ignore that.
You're about to walk into one of the best chapters of your life. - Shane Steele
Start making your own happiness a priority. - unknown
The number of mothers who die due to pregnancy or childbirth is 'unacceptable'
A Deadly Epidural, Delivered by a Doctor With a History of Mistakes
Biden administration proposes offshore wind auction in the Gulf of Mexico
Oregon churns out renewable energy, but needs batteries to store it
Biden's offshore wind plan could create thousands of jobs, but challenges remain
Solar energy could be key in Puerto Rico's transition to 100% renewables, study says
California offshore wind promises a new gold rush while slashing emissions
A Step Closer To Nuclear Fusion Energy
U.S. reaches a fusion power milestone. Will it be enough to save the planet?
U.S. expected to announce major nuclear fusion energy breakthrough
Multiple Colorado school districts enter lockdown after unconfirmed threats Wednesday. Here’s what we know
A West Virginia bill allowing concealed guns at colleges is one step away from law
Dylan Lyons, a 24-year-old TV journalist, was killed while reporting on a shooting
A girl and a TV journalist were fatally shot near the scene of another shooting
The Buffalo Tops shooter has been sentenced to life in prison without parole
White supremacist gets life in prison for Buffalo massacre
Michigan State University gunman turned 'evil and mean' after his mother died, his father says
Police seek motive of gunman who killed 3 at Michigan State
3 students and a suspect are dead after Michigan State University shooting
3 people killed at Michigan State University and the gunman is dead, police say
Shooting at Nebraska Target highlights gaps in gun laws
Man firing AR-15-style rifle inside Target fatally shot by responding officers: Police
Man lunges at Buffalo gunman during sentencing hearing
How a major election theory case at the U.S. Supreme Court could get thrown out
A judge in Texas is using a recent Supreme Court ruling to allow domestic abusers to keep their guns
Americans want Congress to deal with the debt ceiling. How to do it is complicated
The U.S. could run out of cash to pay its bills between July and September
As Lawmakers Spar Over Social Security, Its Costs Are Rising Fast
Biden, Yellen warn of 'catastrophe' if debt limit not raised
Biden escalates fight over Social Security and Medicare, frustrating Republicans
Republicans say they won't cut Social Security. So why does it keep coming up?
Biden prepares largest Pentagon budget in history as spending cuts loom
Capito wants to rein in Biden administration water regulations
State of the Union: Biden ad-libs a Social Security challenge to the GOP
Pence calls for Social Security reform, private savings accounts
Debt limit: Social Security is a hot topic even as the GOP says it’s ‘off the table’
After meeting with Biden, McCarthy says he won't agree to clean debt ceiling increase
Biden and McCarthy are set to meet to talk about the debt ceiling stalemate
Debt ceiling talks: Expectations are low as Biden and McCarthy prepare to sit down
Want a balanced federal budget? It'll cost you.
Hakeem Jeffries says Democrats won't pay a 'ransom note' to GOP over debt ceiling
Treasury takes another 'extraordinary' step on debt limit
Why we have a debt ceiling, and why this trip to the brink may be different
Lessons From The 2011 Debt Ceiling Standoff
Simon says we're stuck with the debt ceiling (Encore)
Why the White House is refusing to negotiate on the debt ceiling
Here's why a high-stakes debt ceiling fight looms on Capitol Hill
U.S. hits its debt limit and now risks defaulting on its bills
With a debt ceiling fight expected, McCarthy suggests a possible deal with Democrats
Congress passes a major spending deal to keep the government funded
U.S. Senate advances $1.66 trillion government-funding bill
Lawmakers unveil a $1.7 trillion U.S. spending bill as shutdown deadline looms
U.S. Senate passes record $858 billion defense act, sending bill to Biden
Senate passes defense bill rescinding COVID vaccine mandate
Congress dodges a partial government shutdown with a short-term spending measure
Congress passes 1-week stopgap to avert a shutdown as lawmakers finalize bigger bill
A proposed bill in Florida would ban dogs from hanging their heads out of car windows
Most of us are still worried about AI — but will corporate America listen?
We asked the new AI to do some simple rocket science. It crashed and burned
Can bots discriminate? It's a big question as companies use AI for hiring
Can you teach a computer common sense?
A robot was scheduled to argue in court, then came the jail threats
Tha ability to observe without evaluating is the highest form of intelligence. - unknown

Authenticity is the daily practice of letting go of who we think we are suppored to be and embracing who we are. - Brene Brown
Deaths in custody are a crisis, but data on them is a black hole, a new report says
Unlikely alliances in Supreme Court opinions on overtime, death penalty

Wednesday, February 22, 2023

‘In the teaching of Buddha, impermanence should be understood in the light of Non Self.
Because nothing can remain the same in two consecutive moments and they cannot retain their absolute identity.
This is why to believe in a permanent entity, is against the teachings.
And so impermanence means no-self.
The cause of suffering is that things are impermanet but we believe them to be permanent.’ - Thich Nhat Hanh
When his office debunked election fraud claims, Attorney General Mark Brnovich concealed the reports
Supreme Court declines to hear defeated Maryland gubernatorial candidate’s election lawsuit
Georgia grand jury recommends perjury indictments in 2020 election probe, report shows
Georgia grand jury recommends perjury indictments in 2020 election probe, report shows
Pence to fight subpoena from special counsel
Georgia judge orders partial release of Trump grand jury report Thursday
The Pence subpoena could set up a showdown over executive privilege
Jack Smith, Special Counsel for Trump Inquiries, Steps Up the Pace
A judge blocks the release of most of a grand jury report in Georgia election probe
Subpoena could complicate Pence decision to run for president in 2024
A powerful Democratic-leaning group throws its weight behind election reform
Local election officials in Florida call for scrapping new ID rules for mail voting
A Georgia judge weighs release of a grand jury report into 2020 election interference
An Arizona official has a plan to speed up election results. Not everyone is on board
Police officers and election workers honored 2 years after Capitol attack
Ex-Philadelphia official picked for key elections post
It doesn't matter if it isn't seen, heard, or felt by the other, it is the kind of love that rejoices in silence. - unknown
Keep close to nature's heart. - John Muir
"As the top levels of the food chain disappear, the lower levels — such as aphids and caterpillars — overindulge on their food sources, throwing plants out of balance, too." Essential insects in East Asia have declined massively, study finds
"I believe that scientific knowledge has fractal properties, that no matter how much we learn, whatever is left, however small it may seem, is just as infinitely complex as the whole was to start with. That, I think, is the secret of the Universe." - Isaac Asimov
Venice canals run dry as lingering weather system impacts tide cycles
Low tide leaves Venice canals almost dry
Reframing Your Commute
The vast majority of criminal cases end in plea bargains, a new report finds
For the first time, a Black woman will represent Virginia in Congress
A new, experimental approach to male birth control immobilizes sperm
Poll: Biden's standing improves, while Trump slumps with Republican voters
Which type of eye doctor do you need? Optometrists and ophthalmologists face off
Fixing the health care worker shortage may be something Congress can agree on
ERs staffed by private equity firms aim to cut costs by hiring fewer doctors
At buzzy health care business conference, investors fear the bubble will burst
More people than ever buy insurance on Healthcare.gov
Adderall shortage forces some patients to scramble, ration or go without
Seattle becomes the first U.S. city to ban caste discrimination

Tuesday, February 21, 2023

A new earthquake hits Turkey, as teams still respond to earlier catastrophic quake
Blinken tours Turkey's earthquake zone and pledges $100 million more in U.S. aid
A newborn delivered in the rubble of Turkey's earthquake is adopted by her relatives
Lentil soup comes to the rescue in quake-ravaged Turkey
Panic as Turkey, Syria rocked again by 6.3M earthquake
The town that didn't collapse: How a tiny Turkish city avoided the earthquake's destruction
New satellite photos show surface cracks from devastating Turkey earthquake
UN official warns of rising earthquake death toll in Syria
Rescues dwindle in Turkey after earthquake, giving way to grief and anger
Three women, two children pulled from rubble in Turkey, some aid reaches Syria
Turkey was "overdue" for a big earthquake. Why couldn't we predict it?
Turkey buries its earthquake dead in small cemeteries and mass graves
Woman found alive under rubble in southern Turkey nine days after earthquake
For Syrian women, quake adds disaster on top of war's pain
Rising toll makes quake deadliest in Turkey's modern history
Turkish mother tries to survive for her children in earthquake-hit Hatay
In 'miracle' escape from earthquake, Syrian woman rescues children and bag of memories
Comic: How audiobooks enable the shared experience of listening to a good story
A collection of rare centuries-old jewelry returns to Cambodia
What happens when a director's camera is pointed at their own families?
Are you caught in the millennial vs. boomer housing competition? Tell us about it
Arby's+? More restaurants try subscription programs to keep eaters coming back
Russia is launching a mission to give stranded space station crew members a ride home
10 pieces of well-worn life advice you may need to hear right now
Are Sanctions Slowing Down Russia's War Machine?
China's top diplomat visits Moscow as Russia's war on Ukraine nears 1 year
China says certain countries must stop 'fuelling the fire' in Ukraine conflict
Rishi Sunak urged to put Britain on war footing as Russia rebuilds forces
U.S., Allies to Boost Efforts to Stop Russia Skirting Sanctions
U.S., allies to tighten screws on Russian sanctions evasion -Treasury's Adeyemo
Treasury deputy: Russia sanctions are degrading its military
In China, Worries About a Weakened Russia Prompt a Rethink
China says it's seeking role in Ukraine peace settlement
Leopard tanks like a Mercedes, says Ukrainian soldier training in Germany'
Revealed: Leaked document shows how Russia plans to take over Belarus
Russian troops killed deploying devastating rockets in Valentine's Day massacre
Russians adapt to 'nerve-wracking' life under sanctions
Swiss government: confiscation of Russian assets found unconstitutional
Ukraine says Russians mounting constant attacks, pouring in forces
Kremlin denies issuing media with guidance to suppress mentions of mercenary boss
A year into the war, Russians in Georgia are viewed with suspicion
Antony Blinken 'warns Ukraine' against retaking Crimea
Top Russian Military Official Dead After Fall From 16th Floor
Botswana has seen a huge spike in rhinoceros poaching over the past 5 years
Sen. Bernie Sanders is embracing his anger. A new book details what he's angry about
The Colorado River war and the growing problem of less water
California debates what to do with water from recent storms
California's snowpack is melting faster than ever before, leaving less available water
The Colorado River is running dry. Can it be saved?
Climate change and a population boom could dry up the Great Salt Lake in 5 years
Pumping Mississippi River water west: solution or pipedream?
Six states agree on a proposal for Colorado River cutbacks, California has a counter
In the West, pressure to count water lost to evaporation
'A living spirit': Native people push for changes to protect the Colorado River
California is lone holdout in Colorado River cuts proposal
As the Colorado River Shrinks, Washington Prepares to Spread the Pain
A course correction in managing drying rivers
U.S. Supreme Court spurns challenge to Arkansas law against contractors boycotting Israel
Olympics-Australia aligned with other nations on Russia, Belarus athlete ban
UK among over 30 nations still supporting ban on Russian and Belarusian athletes
Nations: No clarity on neutrality, no Olympics for Russia
With the Paris Olympics 18 months away, the debate over Russian athletes is back
Brazil's Lula cold-shoulders Germany's Scholz on Ukraine support
Olympics-IOC rejects 'defamatory' criticism from Ukraine
Kyiv calls International Olympic Committee 'promoter of war'
Crimea will never again be part of Ukraine - Croatian president
Zelenskiy's planned appearance at Italian song fest sparks criticism

Thursday, February 16, 2023

Elderly senators have mixed feelings about Nikki Haley's call for 'mandatory mental competency tests' for politicians over 75
2 deputies who were suspended in the Tyre Nichols case didn't keep their bodycams on
1st officer in Nichols arrest accused of brutality as jailer
Prosecutors will review all cases of the ex-officers charged in Tyre Nichols' death
Memphis police chief CJ Davis protected bad cops and empowered elite units that became abusive, critics say.
Memphis officer took and shared photos of bloodied Tyre Nichols, documents show
A 6th Memphis police officer has been fired after the beating death of Tyre Nichols
'A failing of basic humanity': Former police officers grapple with Tyre Nichols killing
4 former Memphis officers indicted in Tyre Nichols death had previous reprimands, suspensions
Tyre Nichols will be laid to rest in Memphis on Wednesday
4 of the 5 officers charged in Tyre Nichols' death had prior violations at work
In the Wake of Tyre Nichols' Death, Does Diversity Make A Difference In Policing?
Initial Police Report on Tyre Nichols Arrest Is Contradicted by Videos
Police statements tell the first version of an incident. Then video footage comes out
Tyre Nichols' killing revives calls for Congress to address police reform
7th officer relieved of duty and 3 first responders fired after Tyre Nichols' death
PHOTOS: See protests unfold across the country after release of Tyre Nichols video
6th officer relieved of duty and 3 first responders fired after Tyre Nichols' death
Memphis fires two EMTs who responded to police beating of Tyre Nichols
A camera mounted on a light pole took video of police beating Tyre Nichols. What to know about 'SkyCop.'
71 Commands in 13 Minutes: When Tyre Nichols Couldn't Comply With Impossible Orders, Police Assaulted Him
The city of Memphis releases videos of Tyre Nichols' arrest and beating
Police experts say Tyre Nichols' arrest was filled with procedural violations
A 6th police officer is relieved of duty in the Tyre Nichols death investigation
6th officer involved in Tyre Nichols' death relieved of duty
Tyre Nichols loved skateboarding. That's how his friends say they'll remember him
There's no way to prepare for the Tyre Nichols video, a Memphis pastor says
Memphis police chief calls treatment of Tyre Nichols a 'failing of basic humanity'
Memphis braces for the release of Tyre Nichols arrest footage
5 Memphis ex-police charged with murder and jailed over beating death of Tyre Nichols
Tyre Nichols death: Former Memphis police officers charged with second-degree murder
Colorado police officers and paramedics plead not guilty in Elijah McClain death case
Jury finds former Fort Worth police officer Aaron Dean guilty of manslaughter
Tampa police chief resigns after she flashed her badge to escape a traffic stop