Hundreds of thousands lose power as freezing rain hits Ontario and Quebec
Freezing rain and thunderstorms pummeled parts of Ontario and Quebec on Wednesday, knocking out power for about 800,000 people, officials reported.
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How Nakhane wrote an 'existential sex album'
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with South African musician Nakhane about their new album, Bastard Jargon. Percussive and made for the dancefloor, it also probes deep cultural and political questions.
The royals dropped 'consort' from Queen Camilla's title. What's the big deal?
The invitation to King Charles' May coronation refers to his wife as Queen Camilla, dropping the word 'consort.' Royal experts unpack the significance of the title and the history behind it.
What Bukele's pride in El Salvador's pet hospital says about the controversial leader
El Salvador's president takes great pride in his country's state of the art pet hospital. But what does this say about his brand of leadership?
Taiwan's president meets House Speaker Kevin McCarthy despite Chinese protests
Despite Chinese protests, Taiwan's President Tsai Ing wen is meeting House Speaker Kevin McCarthy in Los Angeles Wednesday.
Ukraine is asking allies for modern aircraft — an upgrade to its Soviet-era equipment
Ukraine's military is asking its allies for modern aircraft to fight Russian forces. In the meantime, it is making do with Soviet-era equipment, like the many vintage helicopters in Ukraine's fleet.
New Zealand's Jacinda Ardern leaves parliament
Jacinda Ardern stepped down as New Zealand's prime minister earlier this year. Tuesday, she bid farewell to parliament — and politics — completely.
Taiwan's President Tsai meets Kevin McCarthy despite China's warnings
For President Tsai Ing-wen, the meeting capped off a high-stakes trip intended to prove to voters that strengthening U.S. ties is worth the fallout, as Taipei's relations with China deteriorate.
Four key takeaways from McDonald's layoffs
Hundreds of corporate employees are set to lose their jobs as McDonald's closes its U.S. offices this week. Journalist and author Adam Chandler offers his perspective on the causes of the layoffs.
He felt the slither of a venomous snake in the cockpit — then turned the plane around
South African pilot Rudolf Erasmus made an emergency landing after discovering a Cape cobra accompanying him in the cockpit on Monday. The snake has not been found again since the plane landed.