NPR editor who accused outlet of liberal bias resigns Uri Berliner exits days after publication of an essay saying news organization no longer has an ‘open-minded spirit’ The Guardian - US · Apr 17, 2024
NPR's Uri Berliner Has Shown That DEI Is About Punishing Heresy The long-time public radio editor's resignation proves he was right all along. Reason · Apr 17, 2024
Watch: A circus elephant runs loose in a Montana town before being recaptured The animal was having a routine bath when she was startled by a truck backfiring and ran away before being recaptured by handlers. Videos of the unexpected sight were shared widely on social media. WEKU · Apr 17, 2024
NPR editor Uri Berliner resigns with blast at new CEO The senior editor says CEO Katherine Maher has "divisive views" that confirm the issues he wrote about in an essay accusing NPR of losing the public's trust. WEKU · Apr 17, 2024
Persistent shortage of growth hormone frustrates parents and clinicians As a shortage of growth hormone used to treat rare diseases in children drags on, families and doctors are struggling with insurers' requirements to get prescriptions filled. WEKU · Apr 17, 2024
Democrat Life Raft? Plus: Time to ax NPR's funding, African migrants get mad at New York City, Gavin Newsom gets smart, and more... Reason · Apr 17, 2024
Watch: Salman Rushdie on the moment he was attacked on stage, and why he felt lonely Salman Rushdie is a storyteller. So when you ask him to describe the day, in 2022, when he was attacked and nearly killed by a young man with a knife, Rushdie paints a vivid picture. WEKU · Apr 17, 2024
Senate mulls next steps in Mayorkas impeachment; ocean heat is mass bleaching coral The Senate kicks off the impeachment trial of the Homeland Security secretary. Coral reefs are undergoing a mass bleaching event that could soon be the worst on record. WEKU · Apr 17, 2024
How do you keep calm and carry on in a world full of crises? We asked folks whose job it is to make the world a better place: How do you find the inner strength to keep plugging away in tough times? And what advice do you have for fledgling activists? WEKU · Apr 17, 2024
NPR Editor Suspended For Publicly Criticizing Newsroom's Liberal Bias NPR faces internal turmoil and external controversy over editor's suspension for bias concerns. Top News · Apr 17, 2024
Why London's Muslim mayor needs the same security as the king London Mayor Sadiq Khan talks to NPR about being a Muslim politician in Britain — and his fears around a second possible Donald Trump presidency. WEKU · Apr 17, 2024
As gun violence looms over Pennsylvania youth, local organizations offer safe spaces Children and teens deal with the threat of gun violence on a daily basis in southeastern Pennsylvania. So community members and organizations are banding together to try to solve the dire problem. WEKU · Apr 17, 2024
NPR Suspends Editor For Criticizing Liberal Bias In Journalism NPR suspends senior editor for criticizing liberal bias, raising questions on journalistic integrity and diversity of perspectives. Top News · Apr 17, 2024
NPR journalist suspended after public criticism of broadcaster’s liberal slant Uri Berliner suspended without pay for five days by National Public Radio for unauthorised outside work for another outlet The Guardian - US · Apr 16, 2024
WEKU · Apr 16, 2024 New federal safety rules on silica dust aim to protect miners' lungs Addressing a problem first identified 50 years ago, federal regulators say stricter new rules to limit miners' exposure to silica dust are expected to finally go on the books on Tuesday.
WEKU · Apr 16, 2024 Report: China continues to subsidize deadly fentanyl exports Fentanyl made from Chinese chemicals is killing tens of thousands of Americans. A House committee report found new evidence the Chinese government supports tax breaks to subsidize the drug trade.
WEKU · Apr 16, 2024 Iran hails attack on Israel as a 'victory'; Photos of Sudan, 1 year into a brutal war Iran says its attack against Israel was a success, despite the fact that 99% of the drones were intercepted. A Sudanese photographer documents how war has upended life in his country.
WEKU · Apr 16, 2024 NPR suspends veteran editor as it grapples with his public criticism NPR has suspended Senior Editor Uri Berliner after he wrote an essay accusing the public radio network of becoming too progressive in its news coverage and losing the public's trust.
WEKU · Apr 16, 2024 Why homeless people are losing health coverage in Medicaid mix-ups Nearly 130,000 Montanans lost Medicaid coverage during recent eligibility reviews. People who are homeless are more likely to have chronic health issues and particularly vulnerable to losing coverage.
WEKU · Apr 16, 2024 As Iran attacked Israel, old and faked videos and images got millions of views on X Images and videos from previous conflicts, video games and AI generators were often spread by accounts that pay to be boosted on the social media site once known as Twitter.
WEKU · Apr 15, 2024 Drugmakers' low U.S. taxes belie their high sales Most of the largest pharmaceutical companies report losing money in the United States, despite the majority of their sales coming from Americans. The result is lower U.S. taxes for the companies.
WEKU · Apr 15, 2024 What to know about Iran's strike on Israel; Jury selection begins for Trump trial Iran strikes Israel in retaliation for an attack that killed top Iranian officers at an Iranian consulate in Syria. Former President Donald Trump's hush money trial is set to begin Monday in New York.
WEKU · Apr 15, 2024 Sudan's conflict hits the 1-year mark, sparking fears of repeated atrocities Since fighting broke out between the Sudanese Armed Forces and rebel paramilitaries a year ago, experts estimate over 14,000 people have been killed and millions displaced and facing starvation.
WEKU · Apr 15, 2024 We, The Voters — The Left. The Right. The Disillusioned. We, The Voters — The Left. The Right. The Disillusioned is a special series from NPR exploring the issues most important to you when choosing your next leader.
WEKU · Apr 15, 2024 Philadelphia gun violence victims find support through residents and nonprofits As gun violence spiked in Philadelphia after the pandemic, some residents and nonprofits banded together to help victims.