The Pentagon plans to reinstall the floating pier off the Gaza coast from NPR Hadeel Al-Shalchi
The pier will be used to deliver long-stalled humanitarian aid. Will it finally live up to the Biden administration’s hopes? Read More
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A third hiker has died in the Grand Canyon in less than a month from NPR Ayana Archie
In all three cases, no cause of death has yet been released yet. The National Park Service is advising visitors to avoid hiking in the inner canyon during during daytime summer high temperatures. (Image credit: Alex Brandon) Read More
Tips on how to keep animals comfortable and healthy during heat waves from NPR Steve Inskeep
NPR’s Steve Inskeep talks to Dr. Sandra Faeh of the American Veterinary Medical Association, about how to keep pets healthy during extreme heat, and warning signs to look for. Read More
The body of a climber buried by an avalanche 22 years ago in Peru is found in the ice from NPR The Associated Press
Police said they recovered Bill Stampfl’s body from the mountain where he was buried by the avalanche in 2002, when the 58-year-old was climbing with two friends who were also killed. (Image credit: Peruvian National Police) Read More
Jury to hear opening statements in Alec Baldwin’s criminal trial from NPR Mandalit del Barco
A judge in Santa Fe, N.M., has sworn in a panel of jurors. Baldwin is charged with involuntary manslaughter for the 2021 death of a cinematographer on the set of his film “Rust.” Read More
Samsung Electronics workers announce ‘indefinite’ strike from ABC
Unionized workers at Samsung Electronics have declared an indefinite strike to pressure South Korea’s biggest company to accept their calls for higher pays and other benefitsRead More
How these Ukrainian artists are using their talents to support the war effort from NPR Natalie Keyssar
From graffiti artists painting camo on cars to dancers raising money for the army, this is a look at how young Ukrainians use their creative talents to support the country against Russia’s invasion. Read More
A Moscow court orders the arrest of Alexei Navalny’s widow, who lives abroad from NPR The Associated Press
A Moscow court ordered the arrest of the widow of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny during a hearing that was conducted in absentia as part of a sweeping Kremlin crackdown on the opposition. (Image credit: Gian Ehrenzeller) Read More
Milk, eggs and now bullets for sale in handful of US grocery stores with ammo vending machines from ABC
A company has installed vending machines that sell ammunition in grocery stores in Alabama, Oklahoma, and Texas, raising concerns among gun control advocatesRead More
Virginia joins other states with effort to restrict cellphones in schools from ABC
Virginia has joined a growing number of states that are pushing for cellphone restrictions in public schoolsRead More