Where ISIS is still active today
The Islamic State lost its territorial stronghold in the Middle East years ago, but its influence didn’t disappear. NPR’s Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Aaron Zelin about how ISIS looks now. Source link
Culture
Delve into the rich tapestry of arts, entertainment, and societal trends. From film reviews to cultural commentary, this category celebrates the diverse expressions of human creativity.
‘Avatar: Fire and Ash,’ ‘Is This Thing On?’ and ‘The Voice of Hind Rajab’ : NPR
Peylak (David Thewlis), Neytiri (Zoe Saldaña) and Jake Sully (Sam Worthington) in Avatar: Fire and Ash. 20th Century Studios hide caption toggle caption 20th Century Studios Three fresh hours of eye-popping Pandoran adventures are in theaters this week, plus a guy who turns the breakup of his marriage into stand-up comedy (based on a true … Read more
Next steps for Gaza include international troops. But which countries? : NPR
Saqer al-Ankah holds his 10-year-old granddaughter, Bayan al-Ankah, after he says she was shot in the head by Israeli forces in northern Gaza about half a mile from the so-called yellow line on Dec. 10. Anas Baba/NPR hide caption toggle caption Anas Baba/NPR DOHA, Qatar — When 10-year-old Bayan Al-Ankah was fatally shot in the … Read more
Do recent attacks ‘inspired’ by ISIS mean the group is resurging? : NPR
A member of the Iraqi forces walks past a mural bearing the logo of the Islamic State group in a tunnel that was reportedly used as a training center by the jihadists, on March 1, 2017, in the village of Albu Sayf, on the southern outskirts of Mosul. Ahmad al-Rubaye/AFP via Getty Images hide caption … Read more
Bondi Beach attack casts shadow on Israel’s Hanukkah celebrations : NPR
Australian Jews and others hold a vigil in Tel Aviv for the victims of the Bondi Beach mass shooting, on Sunday, Dec 14. Jerome Socolovsky/NPR hide caption toggle caption Jerome Socolovsky/NPR TEL AVIV, Israel — A rabbi with a blowtorch climbs onto a scissor lift and is hoisted up to a giant Hanukkah menorah. “Are … Read more
Nick Reiner arrested; Brown shooting; Bondi Beach : NPR
Good morning. You’re reading the Up First newsletter. Subscribe here to get it delivered to your inbox, and listen to the Up First podcast for all the news you need to start your day. Today’s top stories Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner’s son Nick has been arrested in connection with his parents’ deaths. Police say the 32-year-old, who … Read more
Ukrainian president to meet with U.S. envoys in Berlin to continue peace talks
Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy will meet with Trump administration negotiators in Berlin Monday for continued talks on how to end war between Russia and Ukraine. Source link
Want to hear about a cool job? This New Zealander plays French horn in Antarctica
Natalie Paine, a French horn player in New Zealand’s navy, speaks about the challenges and unexpected joys of playing music while stationed in Antarctica. Source link
Riding the train in Rio that tells the story of samba : NPR
Step aboard the Samba Train, where music, history, and resistance roll together through the streets of Rio. MILES PARKS, HOST: When you hear this… (SOUNDBITE OF SONG, “COISINHA DO PAI”) BETH CARVALHO: (Singing in non-English language). PARKS: …Your mind might jump to Brazil. Today, samba is woven into the country’s cultural identity. For the past … Read more
King Charles says early diagnosis allows his cancer treatment to be reduced : NPR
Britain’s King Charles III attends an Advent Service at Westminster Abbey, in London, on Wednesday. On Friday, the monarch said early diagnosis and treatment will allow doctors to reduce his cancer treatment in the new year. Chris Jackson/Pool Photo via AP hide caption toggle caption Chris Jackson/Pool Photo via AP LONDON — King Charles III … Read more