AvatarNPRflipped into World NewsAvatarAvatarNowA bus plunges off a bridge in South Africa, killing 45 peopleverified_publisherNPR - The Associated PressCAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — A bus carrying worshippers headed to an Easter festival plunged off a bridge on a mountain pass and burst into flames in South Africa on Thursday, killing at least 45 people, authorities said. The only survivor of the crash was an 8-year-old child, who was receiving …
AvatarNPRflipped into PoliticsAvatarAvatar1 hour agoBiden touts a $25M haul from fundraiser featuring Barack Obama and Bill Clintonverified_publisherNPR - Jeongyoon Han , Franco OrdoñezPresident Biden will have an entourage of support from celebrities and former Presidents Bill Clinton and Barack Obama at a historic campaign fundraiser set to raise more than $25 million Thursday night, as Biden continues to aggressively campaign against former President Donald Trump. The event at …
AvatarNPRflipped into TechnologyAvatarAvatar2 hours ago'Green bubble shaming' at play in DOJ suit against Appleverified_publisherNPR - Bobby AllynMichael Anderson, a tech consultant in San Francisco, considers himself an unapologetic Android user. It's something that came up quite a bit in his love life. When he was single and using dating apps, discussing the color of his messages with potential dates who had iPhones became a familiar and …
AvatarNPRflipped into BusinessAvatarAvatar2 hours agoThree ways consumers are feeling the pinch : The Indicator from Planet Moneyverified_publisherNPR - Wailin Wong , Adrian Ma , Cooper Katz McKim , Kate ConcannonMany broad economic indicators are positive, but consumer sentiment is negative. Even with cooling inflation and low unemployment, consumers are still feeling the economic strain. In today's episode, we look at three ways the US consumer is feeling the pinch. Related episodes: Dollar stores vs. …
AvatarNPRflipped into World NewsAvatarAvatar3 hours agoThe Story of an Israeli Man Taken Hostage By Hamas, Now Free : State of the World from NPRverified_publisherNPR - Daniel Estrin , Samantha Balaban , Greg DixonWe hear the story of an Israeli man taken captive by Hamas on October 7th. He was freed by Israeli special forces 129 days later and talks about his ordeal. For more coverage of all sides of this conflict, go to npr.org/mideastupdates
AvatarNPRflipped into PoliticsAvatarAvatar3 hours agoWhy green text bubble stigma is part of the anti-trust case against Appleverified_publisherNPR - Bobby AllynBlue bubbles versus green bubbles. In texting it's the difference between iPhone owners and Android phone users. Green bubble people can be made to feel like unwelcome party crashers.
AvatarNPRflipped into World NewsAvatarAvatar3 hours agoA preview of NPR's reporting from Rwanda as it nears 30 years since genocideverified_publisherNPR - Matt Ozug , Tinbete Ermyas , Elena Burnett , Juana SummersThirty years ago, Rwanda experienced one of the worst genocides of the 20th century. NPR's Juana Summers reports from Rwanda about how the country has changed in the years since.
AvatarNPRflipped into All Things ConsideredAvatarAvatar3 hours agoPlay ball! The 2024 Baseball season opens today, here's what to expectverified_publisherNPR - Gus Contreras , Jason Fuller , Justine Kenin , Ailsa ChangIt's Opening Day for major league baseball! We talk with baseball reporter Chelsea Janes to get her take on most exciting teams and players.
AvatarNPRflipped into U.S. NewsAvatarAvatar3 hours agoDengue Cases Hit Record Levels in North and South Americaverified_publisherNPR - Gabrielle EmanuelThis week Puerto Rico declared a health emergency due to an increase of Dengue Fever cases. Health officials are worried because the mosquito-borne illness is showing up unusually early.
AvatarNPRflipped into U.S. NewsAvatarAvatar3 hours agoPort workers in Baltimore face uncertain futureverified_publisherNPR - Emily HofstaedterSince the Francis Scott Key Bridge was struck by a cargo ship and collapsed early Tuesday. Questions continue about what's ahead.
AvatarNPRflipped into All Things ConsideredAvatarAvatar3 hours agoA small state House race in Alabama gives Democrats hope for the November electionsverified_publisherNPR - Ryland BartonDemocrats are celebrating after flipping a Republican state House seat in northern Alabama. Marilyn Lands rode to victory on abortion rights and access to IVF.
AvatarNPRflipped into U.S. NewsAvatarAvatar3 hours agoWhat to look out for in this weekend's NCAA Women's Sweet Sixteenverified_publisherNPR - Kai McNamee , Justine Kenin , Mary Louise KellyNPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with The Athletic's Sabreena Merchant about what to expect in the Sweet 16 round of the NCAA's Division 1 women's basketball tournament.