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French Olympians can’t wear hijabs. Human rights group says it's discrimination
by Reena Advani
A researcher for Amnesty International says France's hijab ban causes systemic issues beyond the Olympic games.
China says it plans to send a pair of pandas to the San Diego Zoo this year
China started sending Pandas to the U.S. as a gesture of friendship in 1972. The bears have been a huge draw for the zoos where they've lived.
The rise of crypto mines in the South raises concerns for the electric grid, rates
by Melanie Faizer
Crypto mines have been drawn to states with low utility rates, but there's worry their high power demands could raise rates and weaken grids during heat waves or snowstorms.
Maine coastal communities prep for future storms when rebuilding old infrastructure
by Kaitlyn Budion
Maine's waterfront infrastructure suffered massive damage in recent storms. Now business owners are rushing to rebuild despite increasingly unpredictable weather.
Morning news brief
Alabama lawmakers move to protect IVF treatment. Saturday marks two years since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Leaked document show a Chinese hacking scheme focused on harassing dissidents.
Despite having been governor, Nikki Haley lacks support from S.C. GOP leaders
Nikki Haley's time as governor of South Carolina was marked by conflict with fellow Republicans, a dynamic that has led to little support from current elected officials ahead of Saturday's primary.
As Russian troops advance, Kharkiv residents are determined to stay in the city
by Joanna Kakissis
Two years since Russia's invasion, the Ukrainian border city of Kharkiv prepares for a long war by building entire school systems underground.
Black and Jewish leaders fought for civil rights. Now the relationship is fragmented
The relationship between Black and Jewish communities is as storied as it is fraught. The Israel-Hamas war, however, is straining this "Grand Alliance."
'Planet Money': A lawsuit for your broken heart
by Erika Beras
The team from Planet Money looks into obscure laws that allow a spouse to sue someone for contributing to the breakup of their marriage.
The Hugo Awards scandal has shaken the sci-fi community
by Andrew Limbong
Hugo Awards celebrate the best in science fiction literature. Leaked emails suggest organizers of last year's show in China tampered with votes and excluded potential nominees for political reasons.
Obstetricians in states where abortion is mostly illegal face huge amounts of stress
by Katia Riddle
A study shows that abortion restrictions take a toll — not only on women who can't access the procedure — but also on obstetricians who feel they can't provide the care patients need.