Hamas release first 3 hostages under Gaza ceasefire deal
scenes of celebration in Israel and Gaza as ceasefire begins
Decoding 'Minnesota nice': A culture of kindness gives weight to words like 'weird'
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz has been all over the news, as has the term "Minnesota nice." It’s a stereotype born from a culture of kindness and politeness and gives words like "weird" extra weight.
At the Olympics, reusable plastic cups are a gambit to reduce waste. Are they working?
At the Olympic Games, concession stands serve drinks in reusable plastic "eco-cups." It's a sustainability measure, Olympic organizers say, but environmentalists say they increase waste.
A passenger airplane crashed in southeastern Brazil, killing all 61 on board
A passenger plane carrying four crew members and 57 passengers crashed in a residential area outside São Paulo. Authorities say there are no survivors of the crash.
Rare weather events like tornadoes in New York may be more common with climate change
New York State has seen a record number of tornadoes this year. Communities are wondering if they need to prepare for more as climate change affects weather patterns. But the science is complicated.
How Tim Walz went from 'Blue Dog Democrat' to progressive champion
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz signed a series of progressive policies into law while in office. Democrats hope his record is a boon to the presidential ticket, but Republicans say he's too liberal.
10 years after the killing of Michael Brown, mayor says Ferguson still has work to do
Residents of Ferguson, Mo., reflect on how the city has changed since a white police officer killed a black teenager in 2014. The death of Michael Brown sparked huge demonstrations.
NEW MUSIC FRIDAY - 8.9
It’s New Music Friday — and this week we’ve got early Aughts nostalgia… lizards and wizards… and, fittingly for a Friday, some advice about enjoying a sunny day and leaving your work behind.
Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus is sworn in as interim leader of Bangladesh
Bangladeshi Nobel laureate Mohammad Yunus becomes interim leader days after former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina fled the country.
Social media giants say they have First Amendment rights that protect their speech
"Corporations are people, too" is an old legal principle now being embraced by social media companies like Meta and TikTok. They say they have First Amendment rights that protect their speech.
