Issa Sikiti da Silva | Mali’s Sunshine Journalism One of the only ways for foreign correspondents to get into Mali now is to rely on the services of human smugglers, as I...

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MacArthur genius Alice Wong on resistance in the new year: ‘Life is a dumpster fire, but I’m not alone’ The activist and ‘disabled oracle’ reflects on a moment that changed her life – and why she finds solace in sci-fi

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Pictured here (from the NY Times) is one of dozens of residents of the province of New Brunswick, Canada, affected by a mysterious brain illness. I'll be talking to journalist Greg Donahue, who has reported on this for the Times, tomorrow (Saturday) on Currents on @wfmu from 6 am ET to 9 am ET.

‘Tired of writing about dead kids’: why a US state department worker resigned over Israel-Gaza policy Mike Casey, one of only two people explicitly focused on Gaza, left over inaction and doing ‘what the Israelis want’

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US environmental agency fast tracking new PFAS approvals for semiconductors Hastened reviews of compounds as industry ramps up could increase pollution from likely toxic chemicals

In keeping with the theme for my interview on Currents @wfmu this weekend: www.theguardian.com/us-news/2024...

They All Got Mysterious Brain Diseases. They’re Fighting to Learn Why. Doctors in Canada have identified dozens of patients with similar, unexplained symptoms — a scientific puzzle that has now become a political maelstrom.

Super excited to welcome writer and investigative journalist Greg Donahue to Currents on @wfmu.bsky.social on Saturday, to discuss his reporting on the mysterious brain disease affecting residents of New Brunswick in Canadian. I've been fascinated with this story. www.nytimes.com/2024/08/14/m...

Pakistan and Bahamas join push for global pact to phase out fossil fuels Climate-vulnerable pair add weight to proposed treaty seeking transition from coal, oil and gas in equitable way

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Rangers Face Celtic in Make-or-Break Cup Final | First Touch Sunday likely marks a line in the sand for Rangers manager Philippe Clement as they face rivals Celtic in the Scottish League Cup final at Hampden Park.

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How America Turned Allies into Enemies in Afghanistan The United States killed its own allies, sabotaging itself in a part of Afghanistan where it never needed to be.

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‘It brings back a sense of belonging’: Bakhmut was destroyed by Russia – but the town lives on through its newspaper Vpered, saved from destruction by intrepid editor Svitlana Ovcharenko, still gives hope and voice to a community in Ukraine

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International concern as unknown virus kills at least 79 in remote region in just over a month The World Health Organisation (WHO) has dispatched a rapid response team to Panzi, a remote region of the Democratic Republic of Congo, to investigate an unknown pathogen that has killed at least 79 p...

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Revealed: Biden lays groundwork to expand immigration jails as Trump readies for office In the past year, the Biden administration has extended contracts for private sector jails before Trump’s plan for mass deportations

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We’re number 49! NYC ranks second-to-last in voter turnout for big cities The city's low presidential election turnout was still more than double that in the most recent mayoral election.

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Israel has committed genocide against Palestinians in Gaza, Amnesty report says Israel has repeatedly denied genocide allegations and cites right to defence against Hamas attacks

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From Beirut to Khartoum, the Arab world is changing beyond our recognition | Nesrine Malik The Arab world is increasingly divided between those who are losing everything, and those who have everything, says Guardian columnist Nesrine Malik

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"Destruction then becomes the prominent end of hatred. All means may be adopted for this end."--Aleander F. Shand: Currents with Brian D Audio & playlist from November 30, 2024

Latest Currents @wfmu.bsky.social archives are up: www.wfmu.org/playlists/sh... With tracks from #leonardcohen #eno #beck #billlaswell and more.

Arsenal Supporters Clubs In The USA | First Touch Here's our State by State guide to Arsenal supporters clubs in the USA. Meet up with US based Arsenal fans in their official Arsenal soccer bars.

West Ham v #Arsenal 12:30pm Eastern

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NYPD Community Response Team lacks defined mission, transparency: report The NYPD Community Response Team has been hailed on social media for cracking down on illegal vendors, ghost cars and dirt bikes, yet the group isn’t mentioned on the NYPD website.

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Revealed: Israel used US weapons in strike that killed journalists Killing of journalists in Israeli strike could be war crime, legal experts say after Guardian investigation

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CURRENTS will get started at 6 am ET on @wfmu.bsky.social

Saudi wealth fund’s expansion into North American soccer raises questions A leading human rights organization has described a sponsorship deal between Concacaf and the Saudi Arabia Public Investment Fund as sportswashing

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More tainted DNA samples linked to sloppy work at NYC Chief Medical Examiner’s lab The report calls for better supervision and training and improved cleaning protocols, but the committee “was unable to determine with certainty the root cause for the [DNA] contaminations.&#8…

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Dory Previn: On My Way to Where Documentary “If you’ve never heard of Dory Previn, prepare to be ashamed of yourself." -Rex Reed, 1970

Upcoming Movie Night in WFMU's Monty Hall: “Dory Previn: On My Way Where.” Previn began as an Academy Award–nominated lyricist for Hollywood musicals before a tabloid scandal and public breakdown led to her re-emergence as a Laurel Canyon cult artist. Sunday, Dec 1. Tix/info:

Screenshot from stuffin.space (Nov 18, 2024) shows thousands of dots, each representing a satellite or piece of space junk, in orbit around the earth.

WARNING: Starlink satellites are starting to rain down on earth. I spoke w/astronomer Samantha Lawler on techtonic.fm about their effects on the atmosphere, and who you should call if space junk lands in your yard.

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Live Soccer on TV This Week | First Touch Never miss a match with the First Touch soccer TV guide. Find every game, channel, and USA kick off times for all the top leagues in the world.

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There are lots of live soccer matches to be had today including more Nations League as well as some #WorldCup qualifiers from South America involving #Brazil, #Argentina and others.