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Elon Musk gives Twitter employees an ultimatum: Stay or go by tomorrow
Twitter CEO Elon Musk tells workers they must decide to stay with the company and be prepared to work long, intense hours, or leave with three month's severance pay.
NPR NewsNPR NewsWhat a lettuce farm in Senegal reveals about climate-driven migration in Africa
People from all over West Africa come to Rufisque in western Senegal to labor in the lettuce fields – planting seeds and harvesting vegetables.
NPR NewsCarrying out executions took a secret toll on workers — then changed their politics
NPR spoke with 26 people who were involved with more than 200 executions across the country. Most said their health suffered and they had little support to help them cope with their unusual jobs.
NPR NewsYeehaw, bae: An embiggened Scrabble dictionary cuts slurs and adds words new and old
Zonkeys can vibe with zedonks at triple-word-score intersections, and boards can be topped with queso, guac or zaatar with the roided-out seventh edition of the game's official reference book.
NPR NewsMcConnell wins leadership race but GOP infighting continues
Sen. Rick Scott launched an uphill bid to be minority leader. Sen. Mitch McConnell was handily reelected but many rank-and-file senators are frustrated at party leaders following the 2022 elections.
NPR NewsAn elegant way to stop deadly Hendra virus spillovers from bats to horses ... to us
New research points to a surprising way to stop spillovers of Hendra virus, which is harbored by bats. It's not often that it jumps to horses, then humans, but when it does, the result are brutal.
NPR News'Running While Black' tells a new story about who belongs in the sport
In a new book, writer Alison Mariella Désir shares her journey into long distance running, reveals the hidden contributions of Black runners and calls for the sport to become more inclusive.
NPR NewsWhat makes us dance? It really is all about that bass
A recent study in the journal Current Biology found that people danced 12% more when very low frequency bass was played.
NPR NewsPoland says the missile strike on its land appears to be an accident by Ukraine
Two Polish citizens were killed when the missile struck in the eastern part of Poland, just a few miles from the border with Ukraine. Polish President Andrzej Duda calls it an "unfortunate accident."
NPR NewsThe woman whose dance with the Obamas went viral dies at 113
The centenarian woman who danced excitedly with President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama during a 2016 White House visit, has died, her son announced.
NPR NewsNaomi Biden joins a unique club: brides who say 'I do' at the White House
President Biden's granddaughter, Naomi Biden, will have a White House wedding on Saturday, Nov. 19. Here's a look at the history of White House weddings.
NPR NewsTurkey is friendly with both Russia and Ukraine. Now it wants them to talk peace
Turkey, a NATO ally, has positioned itself as a neutral player in the Ukraine war — as being pro-Ukrainian without being anti-Russian.
NPR NewsWith winter approaching, Ukraine prepares to fight on frozen ground
The coming winter may provide Ukraine with more opportunities to retake land from Russia, Western military analysts say. It will also bring a change in battlefield tactics.
NPR NewsThe UVA shooting suspect faces an initial court appearance Wednesday
The 22-year-old student charged in the shooting deaths of fellow students at the University of Virginia faces an initial court appearance Wednesday.
NPR NewsMore than 1 billion young people could be at risk of hearing loss, a new study shows
Researchers compiled data from previous studies and found that recreational listening, such as on devices and at entertainment venues, posed a threat for those aged 12 to 35.
NPR NewsIn southern China, residents revolt against COVID-19 controls
Unverified videos show people breaking down barriers and marching through streets in Guangzhou as frustration boils over about China's strict COVID-19 controls.
NPR NewsAfter a night of uncertainty, NASA's Artemis moon rocket takes to the skies
NASA's Artemis moon rocket has finally launched after months of setbacks, from fuel leaks to hurricanes. If successful, the mission signals a big step toward returning humans to the moon.
NPR NewsWhat lawmakers are saying about Trump's run for the presidency
Former President Donald Trump announced his candidacy for the 2024 presidential election Tuesday night. Reaction from his fellow Republicans was mixed.
NPR NewsBiden backs investigation into origins of missile that struck Poland
Russia fired a barrage of missiles at Ukraine Tuesday, killing at least one person. Hours later, Poland said there was an explosion on its territory near its border with Ukraine.
NPR NewsTrump announces 2024 presidential run
Former President Trump announced his new White House campaign Tuesday night at his Mar-a-Lago club and home in Palm Beach, Fla.
NPR NewsTrump, who tried to overturn a legitimate election, files to run for president again
Donald Trump is officially running again, trying to avenge his loss to Joe Biden, even as Trump still refuses to admit he lost. Trump's push to overturn the 2020 outcome helped spark an insurrection.
NPR NewsEstée Lauder will buy Tom Ford in a $2.8 billion deal
It's the beauty firm's biggest acquisition yet. The purchase, subject to regulatory approvals, is slated to close in the first half of 2023.
NPR NewsJudge overturns Georgia's ban on abortion around 6 weeks
Judge Robert McBurney overturned Georgia's ban on abortion starting around six weeks into a pregnancy, ruling that it violated precedent when it was enacted three years ago and was therefore void.
NPR NewsFour students in Moscow, Idaho, died from an edged weapon, police say
Whoever is responsible for the deaths remain at large. Police are calling it a targeted attack, but students are leaving the campus early for Thanksgiving break.
NPR NewsHow Senegal's artists are changing the system with a mic and spray paint
A cultural center in Senegal is creating a safe space where artists can use their platform to speak about climate change while also finding opportunities in the art and music scene.
NPR NewsSpecial protections for about 300,000 immigrants are extended amid federal lawsuit
People from six countries — El Salvador, Haiti, Nicaragua, Sudan, Honduras and Nepal — have been at risk of deportation after the Trump administration deemed those countries safe enough for return.
NPR NewsBeyoncé leads nominations for the 2023 Grammy Awards
This year's nominations are in and there are few surprises.
NPR NewsMcCarthy nominated speaker in internal GOP vote but he faces conservative resistance
House Republicans have nominated Kevin McCarthy to serve as Speaker of the House in the next Congress. It's the first step on McCarthy's path to presiding over the House chamber.
NPR NewsThe wife of California's governor gives tearful testimony at Weinstein's rape trial
Jennifer Siebel Newsom, a filmmaker, nearly screamed through tears from Monday as she told the court Harvey Weinstein raped her in 17 years ago and spoke of the devastating effect it had on her since.
NPR NewsUkrainians dance in Kherson's streets at the end of Russia's months-long occupation
Since Russian troops withdrew and Ukrainian forces moved in, residents are meeting up in the city's main square to celebrate, waving their flag, singing and dancing.