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Columbia University president is set to testify about antisemitism on campus
The testimony from Columbia's president comes several months after lawmakers grilled the presidents of Harvard, MIT and the University of Pennsylvania.
French Ambassador Says It's Essential To Keep Working In Afghanistan After U.S. Exit
Where does the U.S. stand with its European allies following President Biden's decision to leave Afghanistan by Aug. 31? NPR's Rachel Martin asks Philipe Etienne, the French ambassador to the U.S.
Supreme Court Does Not Block New, Restrictive Abortion Law In Texas
The U.S. Supreme Court allowed a Texas law banning abortions after 6 weeks of pregnancy to go into effect, but said that reproductive rights groups could still bring their challenges at a later time.
Hurricane Ida Came Ashore In Louisiana But Now It's Affecting More States
NPR's A Martínez talks to FEMA administrator Deanne Criswell about the extent of the storm's damage across the nation. Historic flooding due to Ida inundated the East Coast — killing several people.
Chinese Actress Disappears From Social Media As China Cracks Down On Influencers
by John Ruwitch
Movie star Zhao Wei, also known as Vicki Zhao, has seen her work disappear from the internet as the country continues to tighten restrictions on figures with a lot of social influence.
Brazil's President Mobilizes His Base. And Like Him, They're Bikers
by Philip Reeves
Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro is a biker, as are many of his supporters and it is a theme at his rallies. But in Brazil, biker culture is not just for the far-right.
Power Grids Feel The Pressure Of Intense Storms Driven By Climate Change
by Jeff Brady
Hurricane Ida destroyed major transmission towers designed to withstand strong winds. As President Biden pursues a massive grid buildout, energy infrastructure will need to be more climate resilient.
Astrid Cooper Might Be The Youngest Musuem Curator Ever
The 5-year-old girls debuts an art show at the University of Bath in the U.K. this month. It's called: My Kid Could've Done That! In it, 15 contemporary artists create works along side their children.
COVID-19 Cases Among Georgia's School-Age Children Are At A Record High
by Grant Blakenship
Only about half of Georgia's public schools have mask mandates, and three weeks into the school year outbreaks have prompted quarantines that are upending students' lives.
A Crowded Field In Ohio Is Working On Developing Electric Flying Cars
by Ann Thompson
It's the Jetsons 2.0. A number of electric flying car companies are setting up shop in Ohio. A half dozen are working in its southwestern region to be near the necessary tech and weather patterns.
Florida Man Spearheads A Massive Rescue Effort Out Of Afghanistan
NPR's Rachel Martin talks to Zach Van Meter, a private equity investor who organized the Commercial Task Force to help evacuate people from Afghanistan, and get them resettled in another country.