Meet The Companies Behind Facial Recognition Technology
In China, face-recognition technology is being used for lots of things, from surveillance to ride-hailing and shopping. NPR’s Shanghai correspondent Rob Schmitz tried it out and met with manufacturers.
Israel Rejects Calls For An Investigation Into The Deaths Of 18 Palestinians In Gaza
Israel rejects calls to investigate of its use of force to quell clashes along the border with Gaza. Palestinians say at least 18 Palestinians were killed and hundreds wounded with live fire.
As College Basketball Prepares To Crown Men’s Champion, Scandal Looms Over Program
College basketball has one more game — the men’s national championship. Both the mens’ and womens’ tournaments have had magic moments during a year when the state of college basketball is in question.
Caravan Of Central American Migrants Attracting A Lot Of Attention After Trump’s Tweets
A large group of Central American migrants, mostly Hondurans, is traveling north through Mexico. Some aim to seek asylum when they hit the U.S. border. President Trump accused Mexico of doing ‘very little’ to stop illegal migration on Twitter last week…
Russian Chemist Who Developed Nerve Agents Has No Doubt Moscow Is Behind U.K. Attack
A Russian chemist who helped to develop the nerve agent used in the attack in the U.K. last month is now living in New Jersey — and says he has no doubt that Moscow is responsible.
Sinclair Broadcast Group Forces Nearly 200 Station Anchors To Read Same Script
The largest broadcaster in the country is forcing its anchors to read a promotional script that warns viewers about “fake news” on other stations and media. Its among the Sinclair Broadcast Group’s now infamous “must-run” segments that include conserva…
Oklahoma And Kentucky Teachers Go On Strike, Demanding More Education Funding
Thousands of Oklahoma teachers did not go to school Monday. Instead they are protesting at the state capitol. They’ve walked off the job to draw attention to funding and salary shortfalls.
China Imposes Tariffs On Long List Of U.S. Produced Goods
China has imposed tariffs on a long list of U.S. produced goods in retaliation to U.S. imposed tariffs on Chinese steel and aluminum. Beijing’s list is long on fruits and nuts, but also includes pork products and some manufactured goods.
Bolt d’Oro stays on top of Kentucky Derby Media Poll, but Mendelssohn made some leaps
UAE Derby winner jumps from No. 15 to No. 3; Bolt d’Oro stays on top
Forward Tai Wynyard announces he is leaving Kentucky basketball team
Forward Tai Wynyard will not return to the Kentucky basketball team for the 2018-19 season.
A Border Patrol Agent Dies Mysteriously. The Sheriff Has A Simple Theory
President Trump said Agent Rogelio Martinez was attacked by immigrants. Investigators conducted 650 interviews, mounted horses to look for human tracks and studied license plates. They got nowhere.
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