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Volume 1 • Issue No. 228 • Updated Saturday, August 16, 2025 at 08:05 PM UTC

Hurricane Erin rapidly intensifies to a Category 5 storm in the Caribbean

Hurricane Erin quickly strengthened to a Category 5 storm, posing significant threats with potential flooding rains and powerful rip currents along the U.S. East Coast.

Sources: NPR


Government forces Air Canada flight attendants back to work, into arbitration

A strike by Air Canada flight attendants led to operational halts, impacting thousands of travelers, before the government intervened to force arbitration.

Sources: NPR


Video shows prominent Palestinian prisoner for the first time in years

Marwan Barghouti, a key Palestinian figure imprisoned in Israel, was seen in a video for the first time in years, highlighting the ongoing tensions and his symbolic importance in Palestinian-Israeli relations.

Sources: NPR


Immigration arrests dip in July, and activists hope they're partly responsible

A decrease in immigration arrests was noted, with activists attributing part of the decline to their efforts, amidst ongoing debates over immigration policies and enforcement.

Sources: NPR


State Department halts 'medical-humanitarian' visas for people from Gaza

The U.S. State Department suspended medical-humanitarian visas for Gazans, citing a need for review, amid criticism over the impact on vulnerable individuals seeking urgent medical treatment.

Sources: NPR


As arms race in Asia intensifies, a-bomb survivors make final plea for peace

Survivors of atomic bombs in Japan continue their advocacy for nuclear disarmament, as global tensions and arms races threaten to undermine decades of peace efforts.

Sources: NPR


Amid growing 'scandal' of elder homelessness, health care groups aim to help

Health care organizations are increasingly addressing elder homelessness, recognizing the critical link between stable housing and health outcomes for aging populations.

Sources: NPR


Old Fiddler's Convention is pushing 90 and keeping mountain music alive

The Old Fiddler's Convention, a longstanding festival celebrating Bluegrass and Old Time music, continues to foster community and tradition among musicians and fans.

Sources: NPR


Chimpanzees pick up communication styles from their moms, not their dads

Research reveals that chimpanzees learn their communication styles primarily from their mothers, offering insights into the social learning processes shared with humans.

Sources: NPR


Opinion: Remembering Ted Clark, great colleague — better friend

A tribute to Ted Clark, a respected NPR correspondent and editor, highlighting his contributions to journalism and his impact on colleagues and the stories he covered.

Sources: NPR