Boys And Masculinity In America
NPR’s Scott Simon talks with author and psychologist Michael Thompson about masculinity and boys’ emotions after emotional hearings this week.
Farm Losses After Hurricane Florence
Hurricane Florence caused more than a billion dollars’ worth of damage to farms and livestock in North Carolina, including farms that grow sweet potatoes.
WATCH: ‘Extremely Rare’ 2-Headed Snake Stuns Social Media, Charms Scientists
A Virginia state herpetologist says finding the mutated copperhead in a resident’s yard earlier this month is an “extraordinarily rare” occurrence. Even more stunning, he says, is that it’s alive.
No Cash Needed At This Cafe. Students Pay The Tab With Their Personal Data
For free coffee, students can provide their names, phone numbers, email, majors and interests. This information is then provided to corporate sponsors who want to “diversify students’ career choices.”
Chicago Schools Lose Millions For Allegedly Not Shielding Students From Sexual Abuse
The Department of Education is withholding $4 million, funding that supports elementary schools serving low-income and minority students.
Judge Says Democratic Lawmakers Can Sue Trump On Emoluments
About 200 Democrats contend Trump’s Washington, D.C., hotel is violating the Constitution’s Foreign Emoluments Clause. Now a federal judge will let them make the argument in court.
Thousands In Alaska Want To Unseat Judge After Man Gets No Prison Time For Assault
An Alaska man charged with kidnapping and assaulting a Native Alaskan woman was given no prison time last week. Now there’s a campaign to unseat the judge.
Republican Sen. Jeff Flake Forces A Delay In Senate Vote On Kavanaugh
Another dramatic day in the battle over Judge Brett Kavanaugh’s nomination to the Supreme Court unfolded on Friday.
How The Judicial Crisis Network Is Reacting To The Kavanaugh Hearings And Allegations
NPR’s Audie Cornish speaks with Carrie Severino, chief counsel of the Judicial Crisis Network, which is responsible for the Federalist Society’s public support of Judge Brett Kavanaugh.
Airport Workers in New York, New Jersey To Receive Minimum Of $19 Per Hour
The Port Authority Board of Commissioners announced its unanimous decision on Thursday. Businesses will be required to pay the increases in stages over five years.
How Trauma Affects Memory: Scientists Weigh In On The Kavanaugh Hearing
Christine Blasey Ford presented her allegations against Brett Kavanaugh Thursday. He denied them. But how can either of them remember? Here’s what science says about memory and trauma — and alcohol.
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