An aid kitchen in Gaza is trying to stay afloat amidst growing restrictions from NPR Jane Arraf
The aid group Rebuilding Alliance has relocated to central Gaza from Rafah and is struggling to feed people in need. Read More
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How Biden’s asylum policy is affecting one Venezuelan family from NPR Michelle Jokisch Polo
President Biden’s moves to temporarily halt most asylum claims at the southern border leaves one Venezuelan family in limbo, with one member in Florida and others waiting at the U.S.-Mexico border. Read More
Israel rescues 4 hostages in operation that kills over 270 Gazans from NPR Ayesha Rascoe
An Israeli rescue operation freed four Israeli hostages and, according to sources at a hospital in Gaza, resulted in the deaths of more than 200 people. Read More
Caitlin Clark is still drawing massive crowds to the WNBA, despite some bumps from NPR Becky Sullivan
Caitlin Clark, the top pick in this year’s WNBA Draft, has electrified fans despite her team’s struggles. She’s also received her share of hard knocks from opponents and others. Read More
Millions of Europeans vote in EU elections from the BBC
The 27-country election is coming to a close today as first results expected later this evening.Read More
The Ultimate Guide to Driving the Blue Ridge Parkway from Outside Alison Osius
Roads usually leave me lukewarm. I understand they’re necessary, connecting us from points A to B, and they can be cool, but I don’t stay up late thinking about the adventures to be had on a two-lane blacktop. The exception, of course, is a road trip on the Blue Ridge Parkway. I’ve never driven the…
Bowen Yang invited Tina Fey onto his podcast. He’s still dwelling on what she said from NPR Rachel Martin
Bowen Yang talks to Wild Card about his proudest moment as a kid, hard truths from Tina Fey and why he thinks there’s more to reality than we can see or touch. (Image credit: Frazer Harrison) Read More
Fake beauty queens charm judges at the Miss AI pageant from NPR Chloe Veltman
Ten models that exist only in the digital realm have made it to the finals of what’s being billed as the world’s first beauty pageant involving AI. Read More
Creating a throw-away culture: How companies ingrained plastics in modern life from NPR Michael Copley
Plastic has become embedded in everyday life. That’s because for the last 70 years, the plastics industry convinced consumers to embrace the material for its low cost and disposability. (Image credit: Jacquelyn Martin/AP) Read More
Adults and teens turn to ‘dumbphones’ to cut screen time from the BBC
Parents and teens alike are trading in their smartphones for “dumber” models to help stay offline.Read More