California’s Higher Ed Diversity Problem
California colleges have made remarkable progress enrolling racial and ethnic minorities over the last 20 years. And yet, faculty and institutional leaders remain overwhelmingly male and white.
Ohio Teacher Will Use ‘Fortnite’ Video Game In Final Exam
Mike McCray, an AP Chemistry teacher, made a bet with his class. If their photo of the agreement, written on whiteboard, could get 6,700 retweets, he would make the exam about the video game Fortnite.
When The U.S. Deports Migrants, Remittances To Family Stop
Central American communities that have grown used to the remittances sent back from migrants living in the United States often experience a painful readjustment when the migrants are sent home.
National Guard Troops Sent To The U.S.-Mexico Border
The Pentagon has authorized sending up to 4,000 troops to support the security mission there. The president called for the deployment to counter “a surge of illegal activity on the southern border.”
Maker Of Bratz And Little Tikes Seeks To Save Toys R Us
Toy mogul Isaac Larian, head of MGA Entertainment, has launched a $1 billion GoFundMe campaign to save the bankrupt toy chain. “I will make Toys R Us a fun place again,” he tells NPR.
National Advocacy Groups Back Candidates To Challenge Local Prosecutors
The office of district attorney has become a target for those pushing for criminal justice reform.
Ky. Lawmakers Didn’t Consult Federal Experts About Limiting Black Lung Claims Reviews
The federal agency that certifies physicians who diagnose black lung confirms it was not consulted, while medical groups call for repeal of the state law that they say will hurt sick coal miners.
FBI Raids Office Of Longtime Trump Attorney Michael Cohen
The president’s longtime lawyer and ally has admitted he paid adult film actress Stormy Daniels $130,00 shortly before the 2016 election to keep quiet about her alleged sexual encounter with Trump.
Black Parkland Students Feel They’re Not Being Heard In Gun Violence Discussion
After the school shooting in Parkland, Fla., some students feel like they’re being left out of the national discussion about gun violence — even though they were already talking about guns before the shooting happened.
Financial Analyst Says Most Consumers Don’t Realize How Their Data Is Used
The core business model of Facebook and other tech companies has revolved around user data and advertising. NPR’s Audie Cornish talks with financial analyst Brian Wieser about how — and if — that could change in light of the Cambridge Analytica news.
National Guard Using Cybersecurity Skills To Protect Integrity Of Midterm Elections
Election officials concerned about malign forces hacking voting-related systems have an unexpected resource to draw upon: the National Guard. Guard soldiers in several states are using their cybersecurity skills to protect the 2018 elections.
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