The Latest From El Paso
NPR’s Vanessa Romo discusses the latest developments out of El Paso, where multiple people were killed in a shooting at a local mall on Saturday.
El Paso Police Respond To Active Shooter At Walmart
“Scene is still active,” police wrote on Twitter, urging people to stay away from the area. It is unclear if there is more than one suspected shooter.
Lawmaker Aims To Curb Social Media Addiction With New Bill
Sen,. Josh Hawley’s Social Media Addiction Reduction Technology or SMART Act would ban features that encourage prolonged engagement such as infinite scrolling and autoplay.
Seattle Man’s Toilet Kit For The Homeless Brings Privacy, Opens Doors
Seattle is facing a huge and visible homelessness crisis. One tech worker decided to help by bringing private toilets to outdoor camps.
To Aid Minority Representation, California Cities Change How They Elect City Councils
California has improved minority representation on city councils by moving from at-large seats to district elections. It’s a change that came about because of lawsuits over voter rights.
Puerto Rico’s New Governor Is Sworn In
Puerto Rico’s embattled governor stepped down as promised and the Washington insider he chose to succeed him was sworn in. Still, the uncertainty and mistrust lingers.
Speaking Out Against FGM
NPR’s Scott Simon asks female genital mutilation survivor Maryum Saifee why she wishes Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., had seized on an opportunity to advocate for FGM survivors.
Puerto Rico Gov. Ricardo Rosselló Resigns
Puerto Rico Gov. Ricardo Rosselló has stepped down, turning power over to a man named Pedro Pierluisi. This comes after weeks of protests and fallout over leaked chat messages.
New Puerto Rico Governor Sworn In Amid Political Chaos
Because Puerto Rico’s Senate has not approved Pedro Pierluisi yet, legal challenges are expected. Protesters gathered outside the governor’s mansion Friday to see his disgraced predecessor leave.
Texas To Require High School Graduates To Apply For College Financial Aid
A new Texas law will require all graduating high school seniors to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, also known as FAFSA, or the state’s equivalent.
Water Uncertainty Frustrates Victims Of California’s Worst Wildfire
Ravaged by wildfire, Paradise, Calif., remains a disaster recovery zone. Those rebuilding homes and lives say they’re getting contradictory messages about whether the water is safe to drink.
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