Carnival Cruise Lines Hit With $20 Million Penalty For Environmental Crimes
The company has a long history of dumping plastic trash and oily waste from its ships, with violations dating back to 1993. In 2016, its Princess subsidiary agreed to pay $40 million for pollution.
Russian grassroots democracy? Park-goers rally against church land grabs.
On a recent Sunday in Torfyanka Park, in a densely populated suburb near the northern edge of Moscow, a familiar ritual of confrontation is taking place. Dozens of people have gathered at a fenced compound that houses a 24-hour guard station and a lar…
‘Radical hospitality’: Helping those on the streets get a shower
Jerry Lints was born in San Antonio, grew up in rural North Carolina, and hitchhiked to San Francisco in 1981. “I could only shower at friends’ [homes] or in a few undermaintained public showers,” he says, explaining that he quickly grew frustrated. …
Mexico Tariffs Likely To Take Effect Next Week, Trump Vows In London
The president said at a press conference with British Prime Minister Theresa May that new economic restrictions would begin to bite, possibly even during negotiations between the two sides.
Trump Meets With May, Talking Business On Second Day Of U.K. Visit
“I don’t know exactly what your timing is, but stick around. Let’s do this deal, OK?” President Trump told the outgoing Prime Minister Theresa May.
Protesters Greet Trump During The 2nd Day Of His U.K. Visit
Steve Inskeep talks to David Lammy, a member of Parliament in Britain from the Labour Party, who will be out on the street with protesters demonstrating against Trump’s state visit.
A Foot In Both Worlds: Students Under Suspicion In China And The U.S.
As trade and other tensions mount between the United States and China, some Chinese students studying in America say they feel they’re increasingly under suspicion.
Death Toll Rises After Sudan’s Military Fires On Sit-In Protesters
Dozens of pro-democracy protesters in Sudan have been killed in recent clashes with security forces. NPR’s Rachel Martin talks to Nima Elbagir of CNN about the escalation in violence.
Mexican Trade Delegation Will Try To Head Off Trump’s Planned Tariffs
NPR’s Steve Inskeep talks to Antonio Ortiz-Mena, a former Mexican trade negotiator, about a trade delegation preparing to talk to their U.S. counterparts about President Trump’s proposed tariffs.
Istanbul Residents To Vote In New Election For Mayor June 23
In Turkey, residents of Istanbul are angry after their mayoral election results were voided in what appeared to be a power play by the ruling party. They plan to come out in big numbers for the redo.
News Brief: Britain Trip, Antitrust Crackdown, Impeachment Debate
President Trump meets Britain’s prime minster. A House panel examines if tech companies are using anti-competitive practices. How does the Democratic caucus break down on the issue of impeachment?
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