Greece’s new 6-day workweek law takes effect, bucking a trend from NPR Bill Chappell
An employee who must work on a sixth day would be paid 40% overtime, according to the new law. (Image credit: Denis Balibouse) Read More
An employee who must work on a sixth day would be paid 40% overtime, according to the new law. (Image credit: Denis Balibouse) Read More
As part of a weeklong series on new American citizens, Khadija Mohamed, who is originally from the Canada, explains what it means to her to be an American. Read More
The historical quilting collective Gee’s Bend has made colorful imagination for decades. Now, they are working to monetize their artistry. Read More
This year’s wackiness — notably from non-candidates renting campaign billboard space — is proving exceptional, and residents have flooded election offices with angry calls and messages. (Image credit: Eugene Hoshiko) Read More
The Library of Congress has acquired the papers of Leslie Bricusse, the songwriter who gave us “Pure Imagination,” “What Kind of Fool Am I?,” “Goldfinger” and “Talk to the Animals.” Read More
U.K.’s Labour Party sweeps to power in historic election win. American taxpayers are throwing money at the Colorado River. Florida voters consider climate change and candidates’ proposed solutions. Read More
As talks drag on with California and the six states with which it shares the Colorado River, cities like Phoenix are getting creative with federal funding for water conservation. Maybe too creative. Read More
One of the most outspoken voices of Hong Kong’s pro-Beijing establishment political camp says the city needs to jettison its laissez faire ways to be economically successful in today’s world. Read More
Park rangers said the individual, who has not been identified, opened fire after being confronted over reports that they were armed and making threats. (Image credit: Julie Jacobson) Read More
NPR’s Leila Fadel speaks with Mike Vorkunov of The Athletic about the potentially record-breaking sale of the NBA’s Boston Celtics. Read More