Columbia University and the Rising Tensions Between American Universities and Israel: Protests against Gaza Escalate
The protests against the Israeli army’s actions in Gaza have spread to American universities, resulting in hundreds of arrests. The video footage of a protester being hit with a stun…
Exploring the Tension of Real-Life Experiences: St. Vincent’s New Album and Harold Koplewicz’s Insights into Mental Health
Fresh Air Weekend is a program that brings together the best interviews and reviews from previous weeks, along with new program elements specially curated for weekends. The weekend show places…
Former Politician Turns Author: Robert Habeck’s Literary Success Highlights His Creative Talents
Robert Habeck, the former Minister for Economic Affairs and Climate Protection, has recently caught the attention of the cultural sector as an author. Back in 2001, before his political career,…
New Allegan County Health Officer Brings Passion and Community Focus to Role
Allegan County has appointed Jacqueline Billette as its next health officer, pending final approval from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. Billette, originally from the Traverse City area,…
Outgoing OCDPH Deputy Health Officer Marcia Mansaray Announces Retirement and New Deputy Appointed
In May 2024, the Ottawa County Department of Public Health (OCDPH) in Michigan will undergo a staffing change as Deputy Health Officer Marcia Mansaray announces her retirement, effective May 31.…
Cape Day Celebrates Children’s Health Superheroes in Dallas
Children’s Health in Dallas celebrated its annual “Cape Day” as part of National Superhero Day. The event aimed to recognize the strength and bravery of each child and family treated…
Curiosity Takes a Break for Detailed Science Studies on Mars: Completes 19-meter Drive and Resumes Driving Through Marias Pass
Curiosity recently completed a successful 19-meter drive on Sol 1067 and is now back at Missoula for more focused science studies. The objective of the three-sol plan is to perform…
Yerba Mate Sales Plummet Due to Recession in Argentina: Challenges for the Production Chain and Government Regulators
The decline in yerba mate sales to the domestic market is mainly due to the recession. In March, there was a significant decrease in the amount of yerba mate shipped…
From World Champion to Olympic Aspirant: Gebreselase’s Journey Through Ethiopian Running Culture and Beyond
Gebreslase, the 2022 world marathon champion from Ethiopia, has achieved numerous global accolades in her career. However, the 29-year-old athlete still has one major goal that she hopes to accomplish:…
Columbia University’s Anti-Semitism Dilemma: How the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict Affected Campus Protests and Political Influence
Columbia University faced a wave of student demonstrations after Israel launched a military campaign against the Palestinian enclave due to a terrorist attack by Hamas. The protests grew as students…