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Twitter employees quit in droves after Elon Musk's ultimatum passes
The billionaire gave employees of his newly-purchased company until Thursday evening to commit to "being extremely hardcore" and staying or take a severance package.
NPR NewsNPR NewsOfficials have made Nador uninhabitable for migrants in search of a better life
The city of Nador, Morocco is Europe's southernmost border and a gateway for migrants from Africa in search of better opportunities. But attempting to cross that border can turn deadly.
NPR NewsRussia sends Brittney Griner to a penal colony
The U.S. basketball star was transferred to a prison colony in Mordovia — 300 miles southwest of Moscow — to begin serving out a nine-year sentence on drug charges.
NPR NewsThe Taylor Swift ticket fiasco is refocusing a spotlight on Ticketmaster's dominance
Ticketmaster says unprecedented demand caused tech issues, frustrating fans. Some Democrats say the problem is actually with the company's market power.
NPR NewsRepublicans have won the House. Now, they're promising to investigate the Bidens
GOP Rep. Comer says pending investigations will show Hunter Biden engaged in influence peddling. Comer alleges then-Vice President Biden may have financially benefitted from his son's businesses.
NPR NewsThe largest dam demolition in history is approved for a California river
The destruction of four dams on the lower Klamath river will open up hundreds of miles of salmon habitat. U.S. regulators approved the plan Thursday in a unanimous vote.
NPR NewsSnapshots of early galaxies from the James Webb telescope have startled astronomers
Galaxies that existed soon after the Big Bang turn out to be surprisingly bright, a discovery that's both thrilled and puzzled scientists who study how the universe evolved over time.
NPR NewsPhotos: Liberated Kherson celebrates as Ukrainians prepare for an uncertain future
Kherson is coming back to life after more than 8 1/2 months under Russian occupation. There's no water or electricity, but residents are celebrating — even as they recall the horrors of occupation.
NPR NewsWimbledon will allow women to wear colored undershorts, in nod to period concerns
The tournament will make an exception to its strict all-white clothing rules, after female players described altering their menstrual cycles to not stress about leaking onto their tennis whites.
NPR NewsJournalist says Taiwan is a sophisticated democracy that's under threat
New Yorker writer Dexter Filkins says China has made it increasingly clear that it doesn't recognize Taiwanese sovereignty — leading to increased tensions between China and the U.S.
NPR NewsLouisiana voters rejected an antislavery ballot measure. The reasons are complicated
Voters in four states — Vermont, Oregon, Alabama and Tennessee — approved antislavery ballot measures in the 2022 elections. The Louisiana amendment may have failed, in part, because of confusion.
NPR NewsSpeaker Pelosi says she will step down as party leader after two decades at the top
Speaker Nancy Pelosi's announcement paves the way for a new generation of Democratic lawmakers to fill the leadership ranks.
NPR NewsFired by tweet: Elon Musk's latest actions are jeopardizing Twitter, experts say
Firing an employee by social media, giving others an ultimatum, and battling possible bankruptcy: the latest actions by Musk are hurting business, a labor lawyer and tech PR specialist tell NPR.
NPR NewsThe FBI alleges TikTok poses national security concerns
The FBI is concerned that the Chinese government could use TikTok to influence American users or control their devices. The company is working with the U.S. government towards a security agreement.
NPR NewsGasoline spill displaces about 1,000 people in Bethlehem, Pa.
The tanker spilled about 6,000 gallons of gasoline after it crashed around 2:30 a.m. at West Union Boulevard and Paul Avenue.
NPR NewsJudge rules to erase the student loans of 200k borrowers who say they were ripped off
Borrowers who say they were misled by their colleges have waited years for the federal government to review their claims. Wednesday's decision was a big win for them – but it's already been appealed.
NPR NewsIdaho police say they have no suspect in the slaying of 4 college students
Police told residents to be aware of their surroundings after the weekend slayings of four University of Idaho students in a house near campus. Authorities say they believe the attack was targeted.
NPR NewsOn Red Cup Day, thousands of Starbucks workers go on strike
Hardcore Starbucks fans eagerly await the day the coffee company gives out limited-edition holiday cups. The union organizing Starbucks workers hope those same customers will help support their cause.
NPR NewsEven remote corners of Africa are feeling the costly impacts of war in Ukraine
In Chad, one of the continent's poorest countries, rising food and fuel prices — and drought — have left many hungry and unable to afford the limited food that is for sale.
NPR NewsCoping with climate change: Advice for kids — from kids
Climate anxiety is on the rise in younger generations, as they face inheriting a hotter planet. Here's their advice on how to cope with those feelings.
NPR NewsHow banks and hospitals are cashing in when patients can't pay for health care
Some credit cards advertised by hospitals lure in patients with rosy promises of convenient, low-interest payments on big bills. But interest rates soar if you can't quickly pay off the loan.
NPR NewsAs holidays near, a nationwide rail strike is still on the table. Here's the latest
So far, three of 12 unions representing freight rail workers have rejected the contract deal brokered by the Biden administration in September. Those unions are holding out for paid sick leave.
NPR NewsToo many Black babies are dying. Birth workers in Kansas fight to keep them alive
Nationally, infant mortality declined to a record low in 2020. But a 58% rise in Black infant mortality in Kansas sent birth experts searching for answers and solutions.
NPR NewsThe U.N. says Russia agrees to extend Ukrainian grain exports
The U.N.-brokered deal to extend Ukrainian grain exports was set to expire on Saturday and will now continue for at least another 120 days.
NPR NewsMyanmar reportedly will release 4 foreigners as part of a broad prisoner amnesty
Myanmar's expected release of more than 5,700 prisoners is expected to include the U.K.'s former envoy to the Asian country, an Australian economist and a Japanese filmmaker, according to state media.
NPR NewsTess Gunty's novel 'The Rabbit Hutch' wins National Book Award for fiction
Tess Gunty's "The Rabbit Hutch," a sweeping novel set in a low-income housing community in Indiana, has won the National Book Award for fiction.
NPR NewsJudge sentences man to life in prison for Waukesha Christmas parade attack
A judge sentenced a man who killed six people and injured many others when he drove his SUV through a Christmas parade in suburban Milwaukee to life in prison with no chance of release Wednesday.
NPR NewsSame-sex marriage bill advances in the Senate with bipartisan support
Democrats and Republicans advanced a bill to protect same-sex and interracial marriages, clearing a major hurdle towards final passage.
NPR NewsRepublicans narrowly retake control of the House, setting up divided government
Focusing on the rising costs of groceries and gas, and promising new investigations of President JoeBiden's administration, Republicans won a slim majority in the House in the midterm elections.
NPR NewsCourt sentences Chinese spy to 20 years for trying to steal U.S. trade secrets
Yanjun Xu was convicted last November of economic espionage by a federal jury in Ohio.