France flies flag over Damascus embassy for first time in decade as Syria rebels build contacts with West from The Independent Tom Perry and Angus McDowall
The UK, Germany and the EU have met or are planning meetings with new administration
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Even in defeat, Noa-Lynn van Leuven wins as World Darts Championship embraces first transgender player from The Independent Lawrence Ostlere
Van Leuven made history as she stepped on to the stage at Ally Pally before falling to defeat by fellow Dutch player Kevin Doets
A transplanted pig kidney offers a grandmother hope for life without dialysis from NPR Rob Stein
The patient was in kidney failure and her immune system would reject a human organ. Scientists hope genetically modified pig organs prove safe and will alleviate the organ shortage and save lives. (Image credit: Joe Carrotta for NYU Langone Health) Read More
‘Love Is Blind’ cast are employees, labor board says. Could a reality TV union be next? from NPR Emma Bowman
The case could have big implications for what glues reality show fans to the tube. A pending ruling, whatever the outcome, would set a precedent that other unscripted TV cast members could follow. (Image credit: Netflix) Read More
FBI warns Americans to keep their text messages secure: What to know from NPR Bill Chappell
The U.S. believes hackers affiliated with China’s government are infiltrating telecoms and stealing users’ data. The FBI has urged people to use end-to-end encryption to keep their info safe. (Image credit: Damien Meyer) Read More
Apprenticeships are a trending alternative to college — but there’s a hitch from NPR Jon Marcus
Apprenticeships are becoming a popular alternative to college as a career path. But demand is outpacing the supply of employers who offer them. (Image credit: Megan Jelinger) Read More
Here’s what we know about the deadly school shooting in Wisconsin from NPR Jason Breslow
The suspect is likely to have died from a gunshot wound, but the cause of death has yet to be confirmed by a medical examiner. (Image credit: Scott Olson) Read More
How the holidays could be affecting your medical care from NPR Greg Rosalsky
A new study suggests that holidays can affect your provider’s decision making. (Image credit: Tatyana) Read More
At the Florida Senior Games, pickleball is the crown jewel. Here’s why from NPR Juana Summers
Pickleball is the fastest-growing sport and it’s also popular with older athletes. All Things Considered went to the Florida Senior Games to find out why. (Image credit: Zack Wittman for NPR) Read More
Deadly Wisconsin school shooting. And, a pig kidney transplant surgery provides hope from NPR Brittney Melton
A Wisconsin school shooting left multiple people dead and several injured. Here’s the latest. And, a milestone pig kidney transplant provides doctors with hope for the future of transplant surgeries. (Image credit: Andy Manis) Read More