Emily Parker

Afghan Refugees' New Lives in the U.S.

The faint sound of a family conversation drifts from a background phone call, a stark contrast to the poignant foreground: photographs of a family scattered across a table, their faces a mixture of hope and hardship.

In Alexandria, Virginia, Shafi Amani, a chef running a halal food truck, recounts his …

Published on: Jan. 1, 2025

2025's New State Laws

Taylor Swift's Eras Tour kicked off in Glendale, Arizona, a spectacle that overshadowed a wave of significant changes sweeping across the nation as the new year begins… but the impact of one concert ticket debacle has far-reaching consequences.

Across the United States, thousands of new state laws took effect on …

Published on: Jan. 1, 2025

Big Lots secures store leases.

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Big Lots, the discount retail chain that filed for bankruptcy in September, has avoided complete closure, but the details are far from simple and the future remains uncertain for many.

The company announced a deal Friday that will see its assets transferred to Gordon Brothers Retail Partners, a firm …

Published on: Jan. 1, 2025

Leaders mourn Carter, peace treaty broker.

On September 17, 1978, a historic moment unfolded in the White House…

Egyptian President Anwar al-Sadat and Israeli Prime Minister Menachem Begin embraced, a scene captured for posterity as they signed a landmark peace agreement, witnessed by US President Jimmy Carter. This image, a symbol of reconciliation, would later become …

Published on: Jan. 1, 2025

Confronting Ageism: Inside and Out

Leanne Clark-Shirley, president and CEO of the American Society on Aging, feels increasingly invisible in her favorite Durham, North Carolina nightclubs, a stark contrast to her powerful position and the vital work she champions. The subtle yet pervasive slights she experiences highlight a far larger societal issue, one that affects …

Published on: Jan. 1, 2025

WHO Chief's Yemen Airport Escape

WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus narrowly escaped death.

Dr. Tedros stated that he and …

Published on: Jan. 1, 2025

Costco Egg Recall: FDA's Highest Warning

Costco is recalling Kirkland Signature brand organic pasture-raised eggs due to potential Salmonella contamination. A Class I recall, the most serious type, has been issued.

The recall affects 10,800 packages of 24-count eggs with UPC 9661910680, Julian code 327, and a "use by" date of January 5, 2025. Consumers who …

Published on: Jan. 1, 2025

Dementia Claim May Halt Abercrombie CEO's Sex Trafficking Case

Former Abercrombie & Fitch CEO Michael Jeffries, facing serious sex trafficking and interstate prostitution charges, may avoid trial altogether.

Jeffries' legal team has filed a motion claiming he is unfit to stand trial due to a newly diagnosed late-onset Alzheimer's disease, dementia, and Lewy body dementia. This revelation comes after …

Published on: Dec. 28, 2024

Kidney Donation: Extraordinary Altruism

Over 100,000 people in the U.S. desperately await life-saving organ transplants, a stark reality highlighted by government statistics. The possibility of life hangs precariously in the balance for these individuals, their hope resting on the generosity of others. But a chance encounter in a parking lot would alter one woman's …

Published on: Dec. 28, 2024

MN Dems Chair Eyes National Impact After Trump Loss.

Ken Martin, the current vice chair of the Democratic National Committee (DNC), is vying for the top spot, boasting an unparalleled record of success in Minnesota—a state where, under his leadership, the Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party hasn't lost a statewide race in nearly two decades. But can his Minnesota model translate to …

Published on: Dec. 28, 2024

Honda-Nissan Merger Talks: Two Seismic Shifts

Nissan and Honda are in merger talks, aiming for completion by 2026 – a move that could reshape the global automotive landscape, but will it succeed?

This potential union, creating the world's third-largest automaker, is a response to seismic shifts in the industry. The rise of Chinese electric vehicle (EV) …

Published on: Dec. 28, 2024

Container Store Files for Bankruptcy

The Container Store, a prominent name in home organization, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.

CEO Satish Malhotra emphasized the …

Published on: Dec. 28, 2024

Healing After Terror: An Israeli Community's Resilience

Children splashed in makeshift puddles, their laughter echoing against the backdrop of temporary classrooms—a stark contrast to the devastation that had befallen their home, Kibbutz Be'eri.

The October 7th Hamas attack left an indelible scar on the kibbutz, claiming the lives of over 90 residents and taking 30 hostage. Nine …

Published on: Dec. 28, 2024

Tsunami's Lasting Trauma

A tiled memorial wall, etched with the names of victims, stands as a stark reminder in Tsunami Memorial Park, a silent testament to the devastation that unfolded on December 26th, 2004. Twenty years later, the scars remain, both visible and invisible, etched into the landscape and the hearts of those …

Published on: Jan. 1, 2025

Albania Defends TikTok Ban

Albania has banned TikTok for a year, citing concerns about violence and bullying among children, a decision that has sparked significant controversy and prompted a strong response from the social media platform.

Prime Minister Edi Rama defended the ban, stating it wasn't a knee-jerk reaction but a carefully considered measure …

Published on: Jan. 1, 2025

Zepbound Approved for Obstructive Sleep Apnea

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has made a groundbreaking announcement that will impact millions, authorizing a new drug to treat a debilitating condition, but with a significant caveat…

The FDA has approved Zepbound (tirzepatide), manufactured by Eli Lilly & Co., for adults with obesity and moderate to severe obstructive …

Published on: Jan. 1, 2025

Navy pilots downed in Red Sea.

Two U.S. Navy pilots were shot down over the Red Sea in a friendly fire incident, marking the most serious incident in over a year of U.S. operations against Houthi rebels in Yemen.

The pilots, who ejected from their stricken F/A-18 Super Hornet, were recovered alive, with one sustaining minor …

Published on: Jan. 1, 2025

African Photobook Pioneer

Paul Ninson, a Ghanaian photographer, harbored a seemingly impossible dream: to build a library of photobooks in his homeland, a place where the African story could be rediscovered and retold.

His journey began with a surprising revelation during his photography studies in New York City. Surrounded by vast archives of …

Published on: Jan. 1, 2025

Deepfakes and the 2024 Election

Voters streamed out of polling stations in Kolkata, India, on June 1st, 2024, marking the end of a national election cycle saturated with a new, unsettling element: the widespread use of artificial intelligence in political campaigning. Did this unprecedented technological influence alter the outcome of the election? The answer, as …

Published on: Jan. 1, 2025

Shutdown Looms as GOP Bill Fails; NPR Dance Guide

Federal agencies face a midnight funding deadline, plunging the nation into uncertainty as a House Republican stop-gap funding measure failed.

House Speaker Mike Johnson's "Plan B," a response to President-elect Trump's demands, also failed, leaving the government teetering on the brink of shutdown. The original bipartisan bill was scuttled due …

Published on: Jan. 1, 2025