All Things Considered
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Half the population of Gaza is facing catastrophic food insecurity, WFP says
by Fatma Tanis
More than half of Gaza's population is experiencing catastrophic food insecurity, according to a new report. Despite international pressure on Israel to allow more aid in, it hasn't been enough.
Oil companies challenge Biden's proposal to scale back drilling in western states
by Kirk Siegler
The Biden administration is proposing sweeping reforms to where new drilling can occur on federal land. Oil companies say they're draconian and will do little to address climate change.
Hollywood studios and SAG-AFTRA to return to contract negotiations after 2 week pause
by Mandalit del Barco
Talks between Hollywood studios and the performers union, SAG-AFTRA, are resuming after breaking down two weeks ago. At issue is a revenue sharing proposal that the studios say is a "bridge too far."
Voters in Argentina back its ruling party's candidate in presidential elections
by Carrie Kahn
The ruling party in Argentina did surprisingly well in this weekend's presidential election, coming in first despite facing the worst economy in decades.
A stranger gave this woman the mom hug she needed while dealing with cancer
In this week's My Unsung Hero, Katie Ortman Doble recounts how a stranger supported her after a rare cancer diagnosis.
Mistakes made in the wake of 9/11 could serve as cautionary tales for Israel
by Quil Lawrence
In Israel, President Biden warned that the U.S. made mistakes in its reaction to the 9/11 attacks. Diplomats and military planners from Iraq and Afghanistan explain what that warning means in Gaza.
Jordan's precarious situation amid the Israel-Hamas conflict
by Jane Arraf
The conflict between Israel and Hamas is putting neighboring Jordan in a precarious position — in a country already suffering an economic downturn and widespread discontent.
What new analysis shows about the Gaza hospital explosion
by Geoff Brumfiel
New analysis sheds some light on what happened after a horrific explosion at the Al Ahli Hospital last week. But many questions remain.
Many farmers are feeling powerless against deer causing damage
by Sofi Gratas
Deer are becoming a growing problem for agriculture in the South. They eat up valuable crops and there's little farmers can do to keep them out their fields.
Kansas City will have the first stadium specifically for women's professional sports
by Frank Morris
Women's soccer will pass a milestone next year when what's billed as the first stadium designed and built specifically for women's professional sports opens in Kansas City.
Nine candidates for speaker of the House make their cases
by Deirdre Walsh
Nine Republicans have announced plans to run for Speaker of the House but so far they all seem to face the same problems as the last contenders--no clear path to winning a majority on the House floor.
Rookie Tyson Bagent leads Chicago Bears to their 1st home victory in more than a year
Tyson Bagent was largely unknown before his debut start in the NFL. After Sunday's victory, he's lifted the profile of Division II sports programs.
Thousands of FakeReporter volunteers sort through disinformation on social media
by Bobby Allyn
FakeReporter, which has been leaning on its thousands of volunteers scattered across the world to try to bring some clarity to the pace of war-related claims being made on social media.