Greenland is keeping daylight saving time permanently
Lawmakers said a permanent switch to daylight saving gives people more time in the afternoon to do business with Europe and North America.
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Biden administration puts the state of global democracy back in the spotlight
NPR'S A Martinez talks to U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Linda Thomas-Greenfield about the U.S. co-hosting the second Summit for Democracy. About 120 countries are expected to participate.
At least 16 people were killed in a landslide in central Ecuador
The landslide in Alausí, about 137 miles south of the capital, Quito, affected an estimated 500 people and 163 homes. Rescuers frantically searched for survivors.
Vice President Harris pledges aid to Ghana amid security and economic concerns
Vice President Harris opened her weeklong trip to Africa by vowing support for Ghana, a democratic pillar in the region that's being squeezed by an economic crisis and security concerns.
Deforestation of tropical rainforests is causing droughts
The world's tropical rainforests are still getting hit hard by deforestation. Now, scientists are finding that's having an expected impact: causing droughts.
Visa fees may be hiked for performing artists traveling to the U.S.
Travel to the U.S. for performing artists could get more expensive after U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has proposed doubling the cost of visa applications.
Netanyahu delays plans amid unprecedented protests across Israel
Facing protests that had shut down much of his country, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says he's delaying a vote in parliament that could give his coalition more power over choosing judges.
Netanyahu may have cooled down unrest in Israel, but it isn't gone
NPR's Adrian Florido talks with Former U.S. Ambassador to Israel Dan Shapiro about demonstrations in Israel around Netanyahu's controversial plan to reform the judiciary.
Encore: The Dallas Zoo is part of a global effort to save wild African penguins
Zookeepers in Dallas are working with international conservation groups to implement a survival plan for penguins. It includes DNA matching to make sure the right penguin couples get together.
A Chinese drone for hobbyists plays a crucial role in the Russia-Ukraine war
There's lots of talk about China supplying weapons to Russia for its war in Ukraine. But one Chinese product already plays a key battlefield role - a cheap, popular, off-the-shelf, commercial drone.