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Volume 1 • Issue No. 229 • Updated Sunday, August 17, 2025 at 12:20 AM UTC

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

Hurricane Erin has rapidly intensified to a Category 5 storm in the Caribbean, posing significant threats of flooding and damage as it grows larger, with its center expected to remain at sea but affecting nearby islands with heavy rains and potential flash flooding.

Sources: NPR


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

The Canadian government has forced Air Canada flight attendants back to work and into arbitration after a strike left thousands of travelers stranded during the peak summer travel season, highlighting the ongoing contract disputes over pay and working conditions.

Sources: NPR


Video shows prominent Palestinian prisoner for the first time in years

A video released by Israel's national security minister shows Marwan Barghouti, a prominent Palestinian prisoner, for the first time in years, sparking discussions about his condition and the broader context of Palestinian detainees in Israel.

Sources: NPR


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

Immigration arrests in the U.S. have seen a dip in July, with activists attributing the decrease to their efforts to slow down deportations, 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 has temporarily stopped issuing 'medical-humanitarian' visas for people from Gaza, citing a need for a thorough review of the process, a move that has sparked criticism and concern over the impact on those in need of urgent medical treatment.

Sources: NPR


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

Atomic bomb survivors in Japan are making a final plea for peace as an arms race intensifies in Asia, highlighting the enduring legacy of nuclear weapons and the urgent need for disarmament.

Sources: NPR


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

Health care organizations are stepping in to address the growing crisis of elder homelessness in the U.S., recognizing the critical link between stable housing and health outcomes for older adults.

Sources: NPR


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

The Old Fiddler's Convention, celebrating its 89th year, continues to be a vital platform for preserving and promoting Bluegrass and 'Old Time' music, drawing musicians and fans from across the country to Galax, Virginia.

Sources: NPR


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

Research reveals that young chimpanzees learn their communication styles primarily from their mothers, offering insights into the social learning of communication skills and its evolutionary roots shared with humans.

Sources: NPR


Opinion: Remembering Ted Clark, great colleague — better friend

A tribute to Ted Clark, a former NPR diplomatic correspondent and international editor, remembering his contributions to journalism and his impact on colleagues and the field of international reporting.

Sources: NPR