News Brief: SEAL Case, Bloomberg Candidacy, Hong Kong Election
The Navy secretary is forced out over a SEAL case. Billionaire Michael Bloomberg is officially running for president. And, Hong Kong’s pro-democracy movement gains in regional elections.
Why Cash Aid Distributions Have A Beneficial Ripple Effect
Research suggests the most effective way to help poor people can be to give them no strings attached cash. A new study finds even neighbors who don’t get the aid benefit from a big ripple effect.
In Hong Kong, Pro-Democracy Candidates Make Gains In Election
After months of protests, pro-democracy candidates in Hong Kong appeared on course to make major gains in local elections on Sunday — in what many activists are calling a rebuke of Beijing.
Egyptian Government Raids Independent News Outlet
Egyptian authorities raided and shut down a news organization critical of the country’s government. It’s part of a crackdown that has seen websites closed and thousands of activists jailed.
Regulators Allege Christian-Based Health Care Provider Broke State, Federal Rules
Health care sharing ministries offer consumers an alternative to traditional insurance, and people are drawn to their lower premiums. But one company is accused of selling illegal insurance products.
Economists Say Forgiving Student Debt Would Boost Economy
Democratic presidential candidates want to obliterate student debt. Economists say that could help with income inequality. But it would come with a big price tag and risks.
Investigation: There’s A Ban On Isolated Timeouts In Illinois Schools
NPR’s Steve Inskeep talks to Jennifer Smith of the Chicago Tribune about the investigation, along with ProPublica, into the seclusion of Illinois children alone behind locked doors.
‘Broke’: How Detroit Residents Maneuvered The City’s Bankruptcy
NPR’s Steve Inskeep talks to bankruptcy expert Jodie Adams Kirshner about how Detroit residents have navigated life during and after the city’s bankruptcy. Kirshner’s new book is called Broke.
Small But Powerful, New Hampshire Grips Its Primary Spot. But Does It Matter?
A long-established tradition maintains the state holds the first-in-the-nation primary. But a changing landscape puts its relevance at risk like never before.
U.S. Resumes Operations Against ISIS in Northern Syria
After a lull of several weeks, American troops and Syrian Kurdish fighters are once again conducting large-scale counterterrorism missions.
‘I Have a Ph.D. in Not Having Money’
Medical school is expensive for everyone. But for low-income students, the hidden costs can be prohibitive.
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