When rockets fall, Bedouin Israeli citizens have nowhere to hide While most buildings in Israel are required to have bomb shelters, a zoning catch-22 has left Bedouin villagers unprotected. WEKU · May 5, 2024
Renowned painter and pioneer of minimalism Frank Stella dies at 87 Frank Stella was one of America's leading minimalist artists and a pioneer of the minimalist movement of the early 1960s. The movement challenged the idea that art was meant to be representative. WEKU · May 4, 2024
NYC says half of those arrested at 2 pro-Palestinian campus protests were not students Following the mayor's claims that "outside agitators" escalated protests this week at two Manhattan campuses, city officials released data saying 134 of the 282 people arrested were not students. WEKU · May 4, 2024
'Zillow Gone Wild' brings wacky real estate listings to HGTV Zillow Gone Wild started in 2020 as an Instagram account devoted to eccentric property listings. The show focuses on homes that defy everyday expectations in some way. WEKU · May 4, 2024
She survived the 1970 Kent State shooting. Here's her message to student activists On May 4, 1970, the Ohio National Guard fired on Kent State students, killing four and wounding nine. A former student who now teaches there reflects on that day and offers lessons for protesters now. WEKU · May 4, 2024
Photos: Campus protests continue nationwide as some turned violent Photojournalists at NPR member stations documented protests at college and university campuses nationwide this week. WEKU · May 4, 2024
Six months out from the election, Wisconsin students weigh voting for Biden Wisconsin's young voters — who have turned out in big numbers in recent elections — are key for either candidate to win the state. But Biden is facing some skepticism on the state's college campuses. WEKU · May 4, 2024
FCC Unveils Agenda for May Open Meeting The FCC will vote on new security requirements for test labs certifying RF equipment that would block labs affiliated with Huawei, ZTE and others TV Tech · May 3, 2024
Orangutan in the wild applied medicinal plant to heal its own injury, biologists say It is "the first known case of active wound treatment in a wild animal with a medical plant," biologist Isabelle Laumer told NPR. She says the orangutan, called Rakus, is now thriving. WEKU · May 3, 2024
Katie Ledecky tells NPR about her plans for the Paris Olympics — and LA in 2028 Katie Ledecky is used to getting medals, having earned 10 at the Olympics. But on Friday she received the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the highest award a civilian can get from the U.S. government. WEKU · May 3, 2024
Have you seen this emotional support gator? Wally's owner says he's lost in Georgia Wally has many fans in Pennsylvania and across social media. His owner is enlisting their help, saying Wally was kidnapped, located by a trapper and released into a swamp while vacationing in Georgia. WEKU · May 3, 2024
Those weird quirks siblings have in common? Darwin had a theory Siblings — especially twins — sometimes share the strangest traits, like throwing a ball with their head or picking up keys and crayons with their toes. Researchers want to know what's up with that. WEKU · May 3, 2024
Google antitrust lawsuit closes; Steve Inskeep celebrates 20 years at Morning Edition Google's landmark antitrust lawsuit wraps today. Steve Inskeep celebrates 20 years as Morning Edition host. After a week of silence, Biden addresses the pro-Palestinian protests on college campuses. WEKU · May 3, 2024
Launching an effective bird flu vaccine quickly could be tough, scientists warn Federal health officials say the U.S. has the building blocks to make a vaccine to protect humans from bird flu, if needed. But experts warn we're nowhere near prepared for another pandemic. WEKU · May 3, 2024
WEKU · May 3, 2024 Pregnant women in Missouri can't get divorced. Critics say it fuels domestic violence The state's law requires women seeking divorce to disclose whether they're pregnant — and state judges won't finalize divorces during a pregnancy. Texas and Arkansas have similar laws on the books.
Salon · May 2, 2024 Profs rip Adams "outside agitator" trope "A pathetic attempt to discredit the political investments and moral conscience of this movement," professor says
WEKU · May 2, 2024 Whistleblower Joshua Dean, who raised concerns about Boeing jets, dies at 45 Dean's family says he quickly fell into critical condition after being diagnosed with a MRSA bacterial infection. He is the second aviation whistleblower to die in the past three months.
WEKU · May 2, 2024 Police enter UCLA anti-war encampment; Arizona repeals Civil War-era abortion ban Law enforcement officers have moved into a pro-Palestinian encampment at UCLA. Arizona lawmakers voted to repeal a Civil War-era abortion ban.
WEKU · May 2, 2024 Amazon, Target and other retailers pull weighted infant sleepwear over safety fears Federal regulators, medical experts and safe-sleep advocates have warned of the potential danger of weighted infant sleepwear, but manufacturers say their products have helped millions of families.
WEKU · May 2, 2024 House passes bill aimed to combat antisemitism amid college unrest House Speaker Mike Johnson met with a group of Jewish students at Columbia University who say they've experienced antisemitic speech and harassment from protesters on and off campus.
WEKU · May 2, 2024 After downsizing health care for years, Pentagon says medical readiness was a casualty Former combat surgeons warn it won't be easy to restore medical readiness to where it was during the last war, much less where is needs to be for the next one.
WEKU · May 2, 2024 Voters in this 'boomerang' county say they're nostalgic for the Trump economy Voters in Northampton County, Pa., say they remember having more money when Donald Trump was in office. But when it comes time to cast their ballots this year, other issues are at play too.
WEKU · May 2, 2024 College student explores rare mental health condition in award-winning podcast This year's winning entry is an emotional account of living with schizoaffective disorder, from a student at Miami Dade College.
Salon · May 1, 2024 The keffiyeh as a symbol of resistance The versatile scarf has been seen draped across the faces, heads and shoulders of protesters around the world
WEKU · May 1, 2024 Florida abortion ban takes effect; NYPD breaks up Columbia protests People in Florida no longer have access to abortion after six weeks of pregnancy. Police have cleared Hamilton Hall and the pro-Palestinian encampment at Columbia University.