‘Tornado-like’ storm devastates town in South Africa from the BBC
A ‘tornado-looking’ storm has killed at least 10 people after it hit several provinces on Monday.Read More
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The NAACP calls on American Airlines to investigate recent discrimination incidents from NPR Jonathan Franklin
Derrick Johnson, president of the NAACP, says that without an appropriate response from American Airlines, the civil rights organization will be forced to reinstate an advisory against the airline. (Image credit: Michael Ainsworth/AP) Read More
Hubble will change how it points, but NASA says ‘great science’ will continue from NPR Nell Greenfieldboyce
NASA is shifting the way the Hubble Space Telescope points. The change is a work-around for a piece of hardware that’s become intolerably glitchy. Officials say Hubble will continue to do ‘ground breaking science,’ for about another decade. (Image credit: NASA) Read More
New York considers regulating what children see in social media feeds from ABC
New York lawmakers say they are finalizing legislation aimed at giving parents more control over what their kids see on social mediaRead More
The-Dream, R&B star and Beyoncé songwriter, accused of rape from NPR Anastasia Tsioulcas
The producer and songwriter for Beyoncé and Rihanna was sued in federal court Tuesday by a former protogée. (Image credit: Kevin Winter) Read More
FDA advisors express skepticism as they debate MDMA therapy for PTSD from NPR Will Stone
A panel of advisors to the FDA is evaluating the potential use of MDMA for treating PTSD. (Image credit: Travis Dove for The Washington Post via Getty Images) Read More
Germany’s deadly floods spread along Danube from the BBC
Flood waters are continuing to rise in parts of southern Germany, and are now spreading down the Danube to Austria and Hungary.Read More
TikTok says cyberattack targeted CNN and other ‘high-profile accounts’ from ABC
TikTok says it has taken steps to stop a cyberattack targeting high-profile accounts, including one belonging to CNNRead More
In Florida, teens caught with guns get a second chance to turn their lives around from NPR Stephanie Colombini
An innovative program in Tampa aims to stop community violence by focusing on teens arrested for carrying guns. It offers support and mentors so they can get a new start outside of the jail system. (Image credit: Octavio Jones) Read More
India’s Modi claims victory as he heads for reduced majority from the BBC
The PM says his third term is a historic feat, but his majority has been greatly reduced.Read More