Listening to NPR exposes me to
stories in the news round the world. This week we have dancing in the Kiev
subway stations, the struggles of the Roma, and two stories from Kenya. One
involves protests against rape, and the other involves reasoning behind one
Kenyan tribe’s dominance in the sport of running.
Monday, October 28
World Story of the Day
'Just For Fun,' Lively Song And
Dance In Kiev Metro Station
In a charming tradition, hundreds
gather regularly to sing folk songs in an underground station in the Ukrainian
capital. It's an older crowd — some shuffle, some move at a stately pace, and
some are as lively as the day they learned those steps.
Story of the Day
Is Rebuilding Storm-Struck
Coastlines Worth The Cost?
http://www.npr.org/2013/10/27/241111392/in-the-long-run-rebuilding-coastlines-could-prove-too-costly
Since Hurricane Sandy struck the
East Coast a year ago, the federal government has spent millions to repair the
devastation. But with a changing climate, more storms — and more damage — are
likely on the way. A geologist argues it's time to rethink the strategy, but
Long Beach locals are thankful for the rebuilding efforts.
Business Story of the Day
Moving In With Manufacturers,
Amazon Delivers A New Approach
Amazon has been quietly making
inroads into a new approach to retail, partnering with manufacturers to ship
products directly from the warehouse to consumers, essentially taking out the
middle man. The online retailing giant's move comes as it and its competitors
experiment with faster delivery.
Tuesday, October 29
World Story of the Day
Brazil's Restrictions On
Abortion May Get More Restrictive
Latin America has some of the most
restrictive anti-abortion laws in the world. Many countries in the region have
a total ban. In Brazil, abortion is illegal, but there are some exceptions. A
new bill is trying to roll those exceptions back.
Story of the Day
The Slow, Uneven Rebuilding
After Superstorm Sandy
A year after the storm, some
families in New York City's hardest-hit neighborhoods have managed to rebuild
their homes and their lives. Some are waiting to find out more about new
building codes and flood insurance rates. And others are ready to sell their
flood-damaged properties and move on.
Business Story of the Day
Etsy's New Policy Means Some
Items Are 'Handmade In Spirit'
Online marketplace Etsy is a hive
for creative vendors selling handmade goods. But the site recently said it will
allow sellers to outsource their manufacturing. Some vendors with growing
businesses are delighted at this news; others feel Etsy is abandoning its small
enterprises.
Wednesday, October 30
World Story of the Day
'They Want To Fit In': An Uphill
Struggle For Greece's Roma
The Roma have lived in Europe for
centuries, and face persecution and isolation. Many are illiterate and are more
likely to be unemployed, impoverished and in poor health than other Europeans.
They have been in the news after a blond, blue-eyed girl was taken from a Roma
couple in Greece.
Story of the Day
How Video Games Are Getting
Inside Your Head — And Wallet
Some parents say their children are
addicted to video games, but it's no accident that kids can get lost in them.
Game developers are studying gamers' actions as they play in order to make the
games more compelling — and lucrative.
Business Story of the Day
Hotel Construction Booms Across
U.S.
Hotels are finally having a good
year. As the economy has slowly improved, more people are traveling. But more
heads on pillows means higher prices — especially since new hotel construction
has been on hold for years. Now developers are pushing hotel projects across
the country.
Thursday, October 31
World Story of the Day
Ottoman Dream Come True: Train
Links East And West In Istanbul
Istanbul inaugurated the world's
first continent-connecting train line this week. It's not the Orient Express,
but the subway does make real an idea first proposed in the mid-19th century.
Story of the Day
Texas' Voter ID Law Creates A
Problem For Some Women
A strict voter ID law being tested
in Texas is having unexpected consequences. It requires the name on voters'
official ID to match with the name on their voter ID card. That's causing
problems for some women, whose names changed because of marriage or divorce.
Business Story of the Day
What Happens When The Pace Of
Startups Slows Down
New businesses normally create many
of the new jobs in the American economy. But since the financial crisis, the
pace of business formation has slowed sharply. Some economists worry that with
fewer companies forming for 5 years now, that's going to stunt job growth for
years more to come.
Friday, November 1
World Story of the Day
Protesters Call For Justice In
Brutal Gang Rape In Kenya
The gang-rape of a 16-year-old
schoolgirl has sparked outrage in the country and beyond. The attack was so
violent it left the girl in a wheelchair. She identified several of her
attackers, whom police captured but then released after their punishment: mowing
the police station lawn.
Story of the Day
Economic, Political Volatility
Cloud Housing Recovery
The housing market is working
through the remnants of the financial crisis, and until recently the sector's
recovery seemed to be on track. But recent drama in the national economy has
left consumers reluctant to buy, experts say.
Business Story of the Day
Can Starbucks Do For Tea What It
Has Done For Coffee?
Starbucks recently bought the
Teavana chain and has opened its first tea bar in New York City. Some say the beverage
giant's move into tea could hurt small tea shops. But others say they'll be in
a good position to compete the way independent coffee shops compete with
Starbucks.
Saturday, November 2
World Story of the Day
How One Kenyan Tribe Produces
The World's Best Runners
The Kalenjin people dominate the
world of long-distance running, and it seems there's no one secret. Their body
structure, their training regimen and traditions that teach them to stoically
withstand pain all appear to contribute to their incredible success.
Story of the Day
In A Church Built On Tradition,
The Pope Likes Spontaneity
Seven months into his papacy, Pope
Francis is shaking up the Catholic world, with outspoken interviews and cold
calls to ordinary people. But some Catholic conservatives are deeply uncomfortable
and worried that the Vatican has lost control of the papal message.
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