Suicide Bombings In Sri Lanka Revive Painful Notoriety For The Island Nation
The suicide bombings in Sri Lanka killed more than 250 people. Experts look at what is known about the bombers, their links to ISIS and what this new militancy means for the country.
Over 200 Professional Women’s Hockey Players Won’t Play In North America This Year
NPR’s Ailsa Chang talks with Katie Strang, writer for The Athletic, about the players’ demands for a sustainable league that pays its players living wages.
Trump Administration Lifts Limits On American Lawsuits Against Cuba
Americans can now sue almost any company that trafficked property taken by Cuba’s revolutionary government starting Wednesday. Miami-based conglomerate Carnival Cruise Line is the first to be sued.
Barcelona elected a feminist government. Here’s what happened next.
When Esperanza Escribano complained on Twitter about harassment by a garbage truck driver in Barcelona, she got a reply from the local administration within minutes, asking her about the street and time of the incident and assuring her it wouldn’t happ…
Russia Denies Claims Of Convincing Maduro To Stay In Power
NPR’s Audie Cornish talks with Matthew Rojansky, director of the Wilson Center’s Kennan Institute, about why Russia is supporting Venezuela’s President Maduro, and how far that support could go.
In race to dominate AI, US researchers debate collaboration with China
From a corner office on the top floor of the University of Washington’s Physics and Astronomy Tower, data scientist Bernease Herman looks out on Seattle’s Portage Bay as it flows toward the city’s high-tech hub and Amazon headquarters. A former Amazon…
More states take a gamble on sports betting. Will it pay off?
For decades, wagering on sports in the United States took place mostly in the shadows. Since the Supreme Court struck down a ban on sports betting outside of Nevada in 2018, new laws have popped up all over the U.S. making the practice legal – and tax…
Europe’s search to curb anti-immigrant hatred
In late May, voters in the 28-nation European Union will elect a new parliament for a continent with more than 500 million people. Now EU chieftains are worried that rising anti-immigrant sentiment – tinged by fear and hate – will give an election boo…
Controversial Vaccine Launch Triggers Fears Of Deadly Repercussions
A dengue vaccine put thousands of kids at risk for a deadly condition. Some scientists say the manufacturer and health officials did too little to warn parents in the Philippines.
Cyclone Fani Slams Indian Coast, Forcing Millions To Evacuate
Authorities predicted “total destruction” of many homes. The cyclone made landfall early Friday morning, and at least two people have reportedly been killed by the powerful storm.
The Powerful Group Shaping The Rise Of Hindu Nationalism In India
The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh, or RSS, is close to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and holds an outsize influence on national policy. Its goal: to redefine India according to the Hindu faith.
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