WAMU

The U.S. has given Ukraine more than $1.7 billion in aid. Is it enough?

Mon, 11 Apr 2022 17:16:29 +0000

U.S. National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan says “[the U.S.] will do whatever we can to help Ukraine succeed.” But are we really doing whatever we can. And should we?

Russian missiles are raining down on Ukraine

Mon, 11 Apr 2022 12:37:47 +0000

As the number of refugees tops 4.5 million, and as Ukraine calls for more weapons from the West, what’s next as the war enters its next bloody stage?

Time travel, autofiction, and pandemics. Emily St. John Mandel’s new novel has it all

Mon, 11 Apr 2022 12:27:42 +0000

“Sea of Tranquility” is a pandemic novel written during a pandemic… about an author writing a pandemic novel during a pandemic.

Our climate is heating up and we know how to stop it. But will we?

Mon, 11 Apr 2022 12:17:56 +0000

The latest report from the United Nation’s Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change focuses on how communities can prevent the worst of the climate crisis.

Firm contracted to make Postal Service trucks plans to do it at a non-union facility

Chuck Quirmbach — Mon, 11 Apr 2022 11:38:00 +0000

The U.S. Postal Service has big plans to replace its aging fleet of 165,000 gasoline-burning delivery vehicles. And some are pushing for the electric trucks to be built by union labor in Wisconsin.

European Union leaders consider reducing their dependency on Russian energy

Array — Mon, 11 Apr 2022 11:38:00 +0000

EU foreign ministers, who are meeting Monday, are going to discuss more steps concerning the war in Ukraine. One question is whether Europe will reduce its dependence on buying Russia oil and gas.

Russia’s war will be led by a general with a reputation for attacking civilians

Array — Mon, 11 Apr 2022 11:38:00 +0000

Russia put a new commanding general in charge of operations in Ukraine. The move comes after several top Russian military leaders died during the invasion which has taken longer than Russia expected.

If life gives you lemons, make lemonade and sell it to help animals in need

Mon, 11 Apr 2022 10:04:00 +0000

Ben Miller is a 9-year-old cat-lover from Boise, Idaho, who — a couple of years ago — opened a stand to sell lemonade, cookies and dog treats. He's raised almost $2,000 for the Idaho Humane Society.

Scotland’s government has success solving generations of deforestation

Mon, 11 Apr 2022 10:04:00 +0000

A century ago, only 6% of the Scottish Highlands were covered in trees. Among other things, the government ordered more native tree species planted. A U.K. paper reports that now 18% is forested land.

Biden will announce steps to curb gun violence in the U.S.

Array — Mon, 11 Apr 2022 09:07:00 +0000

The action includes finalizing regulations that deal with ghost guns — weapons that do not have serial numbers that can be used to track them and are sometimes sold as kits to be assembled at home.