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A photographer documented Black cowboys across the U.S. for a new book
by Olivia Hampton
NPR's A Martinez speaks with photojournalist Ivan McClellan about his new book documenting Black cowboys, Eight Seconds: Black Rodeo Culture.
How our tech habits are causing our eyes to elongate, which causes myopia
The latest episode in NPR's Body Electric examines the alarming rise in nearsightedness among young people and how our tech plays a role. Follow the series here or on the TED Radio Hour podcast feed.
Absent from Biden's remarks in Israel: mention of a ceasefire
NPR's Daniel Estrin and Asma Khalid analyze President Biden's remarks in Israel.
Palestinians appear to have been killed in reprisal attacks in the West Bank
by Leila Fadel
Dozens of Palestinians have been killed in the West Bank in the days after Hamas' attack on southern Israel. Some of those deaths appear to be reprisal killings.
Biden's remarks in Tel Aviv affirm U.S. support for Israel
A deadly blast at a hospital in Gaza had an immediate impact on President Biden's trip — calling off a visit to Jordan. He made remarks declaring U.S. support for Israel in Tel Aviv.
A recently found Star Wars X-Wing fighter has been sold at auction
The winning bid: $3.1 million. The small, detailed model was used for close-up scenes in A New Hope. It was found last year in the collection of the late miniature maker Greg Jein.
Tensions rise over an explosion at a Gaza hospital that killed 500 people
It was a massive explosion at Baptist Al Ahli hospital — a Christian hospital and one of the oldest in Gaza. Doctors there tell NPR they are still uncovering bodies
Some users of X, formerly Twitter, will have to pay $1 a year to tweet on the site
The move only applies to new users in the Philippines and in New Zealand. Why them? The posting on X doesn't say. Elon Musk has said he wants to stop fake accounts and bots from taking over the site.
For people who get health care coverage through their jobs, the cost is rising
by Selena Simmons-Duffin
A new report shows that monthly costs for those health plans rose in 2023. Premiums increased 7%, and that trend is expected to continue next year.
What does President Biden hope to accomplish on his trip to Israel?
NPR's A Martinez talks to Henri Barkey, a professor and Middle East specialist, about the risks and potential rewards of President Biden's visit to Israel.
Morning news brief
A blast at a Gaza hospital killed hundreds of people, and impacted President Biden's trip to Jordan. The bombing of the hospital sparked protests across the Middle East.