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Raygun responds to Olympics breakdancing performance hate

3:51pm September 04, 2024

The Australian breakdancer who goes by Raygun apologized for the backlash her Paris Olympic Games performance brought to the breakdancing community. Her performance went viral for her unorthodox moves during competition.

Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff Joins National Council Of Jewish Women Roundtable On Gender-Based Violence Perpetrated By Hamas

Second gentleman Doug Emhoff says he is 'gutted' at a vigil for Israeli hostages

11:41am September 04, 2024

Emhoff, who frequently uses his platform to talk about his Jewish faith and antisemitism, addressed Adas Israel Congregation this week in the wake of the death of Hersh Goldberg-Polin and others.

Decades of failures turned Grenfell Tower into a 'death trap,' report says

11:25am September 04, 2024

The report on the deadly London high-rise fire blames government, regulators and the industry for the deaths of 72 people.

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Family member of a Hamas captive mourns the dead hostages

11:20am September 04, 2024

by Tinbete Ermyas

NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with Moshe Lavi, whose brother-in-law is among the hostages being held in Gaza, about the recovery of six dead hostages from Rafah by Israeli forces this weekend.

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Ex-aide to N.Y. govs accused of working for China. And Russia’s deadly missile attack

8:12am September 04, 2024

A key aide to several New York Democratic governors has pleaded not guilty after being accused of working on behalf of China. And, a government reshuffle in Ukraine after deadly Russian missile strike.

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Ukraine's foreign minister submits resignation as Russian strikes kill 7 in Lviv

5:13am September 04, 2024

Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba's resignation offer comes days after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned about an imminent Cabinet reshuffle.

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Morning news brief

3:56am September 04, 2024

by Michel Martin

Israel’s PM faces growing opposition over his stance on Gaza. Russia launches massive barrage against Ukraine. Longtime aide to New York’s governors accused of secretly working for China.

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Former Israeli war cabinet member Benny Gantz issues searing rebuke to PM Netanyahu

3:44am September 04, 2024

by Steve Inskeep

Benny Gantz, a former Israeli war cabinet member who walked out in June, has told Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to reach a deal to secure the release of hostages held in Gaza or else step down.

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Selfies taken in desirable locations makes people less likely to go there, study finds

3:30am September 04, 2024

A new study finds that seeing other people in photos at a desirable locale — especially selfies — makes people less likely to go there.

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German automaker Volkswagen considers closing two plants in the country

3:22am September 04, 2024

by Michel Martin

Germany’s largest industrial employer, Volkswagen, is reportedly considering closing at least two plants in Germany after years of declining value and a struggle to transition to electric vehicles.

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