Five years after George Floyd's murder, the impact of his death continues to resonate. A NPR team revisited Minneapolis, speaking with residents, officials, and legal representatives involved in the aftermath. While significant changes like policy reforms and legal settlements followed the widespread protests, questions remain about lasting systemic change...
Five years after George Floyd's murder, Minneapolis debates the future of George Floyd Square. Floyd's family advocates for a pedestrian plaza with a memorial, shops, and a library, aiming to commemorate the site and revitalize the area. However, Mayor Jacob Frey and many business owners prefer a more...
A stark contrast exists between the reactions to Hillary Clinton's past cattle futures investment and Melania Trump's recent $28 million film deal. Clinton's relatively small profit sparked a major scandal, while Trump's significantly larger gain from a deal with a person directly impacted by her husband's administration drew minimal...
Former US President Donald Trump hosted a private black-tie dinner for the top 220 buyers of his $TRUMP meme coin. The event, held at his Virginia golf club, saw attendees, including crypto influencers and former NBA star Lamar Odom, spend a combined $148 million on the cryptocurrency. Trump's...
Following recent criticism, Israeli Democratic party leader Yair Golan clarified his controversial statements in a Channel 12 interview. He denied accusations of advocating war crimes, stating his criticism targeted political leadership and the need to end the Gaza conflict and secure hostage release. Golan criticized Defense Minister Katz's refusal...
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor, leading an all-party Indian delegation in the US, condemned Pakistan's state-sponsored terrorism. He emphasized India's desire for peace, contrasting it with Pakistan's use of terrorism to achieve strategic goals. The delegation, including members from various parties, visited the 9/11 memorial, highlighting terrorism as a...
A federal judge ordered the Trump administration to return a Guatemalan man, O.C.G., to the U.S. after he was deported to Mexico despite a U.S. immigration judge's order protecting him from repatriation to Guatemala. O.C.G., who is gay, had previously reported being raped and kidnapped in Mexico. The judge,...
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor lauded India's targeted response to the Pahalgam terror attack, emphasizing precise strikes on Pakistani terrorist bases. He highlighted India's measured approach, aiming for retribution rather than escalation. Tharoor, part of an all-party delegation visiting the US, stressed the global nature of terrorism and the...
Turkish President Erdogan met with Syria's interim leader Ahmed al-Sharaa in Istanbul, following al-Sharaa's meeting with US President Trump in Saudi Arabia. Al-Sharaa's visit aimed to deepen strategic cooperation with Turkey. Erdogan welcomed the US and EU's decision to lift sanctions on Syria, emphasizing the need to protect...
The Council of Europe's Secretary General, Alain Berset, rejected a letter signed by nine member states, including Italy, calling for amending the European Convention on Human Rights. Berset emphasized the Court's independence and impartiality, crucial for upholding human rights. He stressed that politicizing the Court undermines the rule of...
