What’s At Stake For Georgia If Hollywood Boycotts Over A New Abortion Law
A boycott of Georgia’s booming film industry could cause major damage to the state’s economy. NPR’s Audie Cornish speaks with Bryn Sandberg of The Hollywood Reporter about how this could happen.
Baltimore Symphony Musicians Are ‘Stunned’ After Concerts Are Canceled
They react by playing an unscheduled work, Elgar’s “Nimrod,” which is often used for deaths and tragedies.
Major River Flooding, Outbreaks Of Tornadoes: Is This What Climate Change Looks Like?
This week the central U.S. has flooded and experienced deadly and damaging tornadoes. When it comes to what Americans could see more of due to climate change — the links are present, but complicated.
Immigration Experts Question Whether Its Possible For Mexico To Stop Flow Of Migrants
Immigration experts say Mexican authorities are stretched thin by the overwhelming number of migrants from Central America. They question whether the White House threat to raise tariffs will help.
Maximum Security's owners ask court to summarily declare it winner of 145th Kentucky Derby
In a motion for summary judgement;, Gary and Mary West have asked a federal judge to summarily declare Maximum Security the Derby winner.
Ramadan culture takes a fashionable turn, straining budgets
“We have to look our best when we are invited during Ramadan,” Amina says. For many Arab families, advertising, peer pressure, a growing middle class, and Gulf-led consumerism are steering the holy month – traditionally a period of fasting, spiritual …
The National Spelling Bee Crowned 8 Champions, and 3 Are Friends From Dallas
The region, where the boys competed together and became friends, has emerged as something of a spelling juggernaut in recent years.
‘Sordid Chapter’ Ends As Philippines Sends Back Canada’s Trash
“Baaaaaaaaa bye,” one Philippine official said as 69 shipping containers of rubbish started the journey back across the Pacific.
Nearly 8 Months After Hurricane Michael, Florida Panhandle Feels Left Behind
Floridians are still reeling from the Category 5 storm’s effects. They’ve been waiting more than 230 days for Congress to pass a disaster relief bill. And the new hurricane season is about to begin.
Africa’s big start toward freedom from poverty
More than a third of Africa’s 1.2 billion people have lately considered emigrating, according to a poll. Africa is home to 28 of the world’s poorest countries. Yes, says scholar Jakkie Cillers, head of South Africa’s Institute for Security Studies….
SEC to allow schools to sell alcohol; Kentucky considering options
The SEC moved Friday to allow schools to sell alcohol at games, but will UK take advantage of the new policy to do so?
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