Opinion: Don’t get ‘river-crabbed!’ How China is cracking down on punny dissent
China’s government is censoring puns and wordplay on-line. NPR’s Scott Simon explains why double meanings are a problem for Beijing. (Image credit: Andy Wong)
Sikhs march across California urging protections against threats from India on U.S. soil
Sikh activists marched 350 miles across California in October to mark the 40th anniversary of a massacre and call for protections from what they say is a growing threat from…
Iran’s supreme leader threatens Israel, U.S. with ‘crushing response’ to Israeli attack
Iran’s supreme leader threatened Israel and the U.S. with “a crushing response” over attacks on Iran and its allies. The Pentagon said Friday that more U.S. forces would be coming…
Iran claims it is capable of building nuclear weapon as Ayatollah vows ‘tooth-breaking’ response to Israel, US
Iran claimed it is capable of building a nuclear weapon as Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei vowed a “tooth-breaking” response to the actions of both Israel and the U.S. on…
Shark ‘completely severs’ leg of Hawaii surfer off Maui beach, authorities say
A 61-year-old surfer in Hawaii had his leg severed when he was bitten in a shark attack in the waters off Maui on Friday morning, authorities said. The man, whose…
Wedding-day backlash has bride questioning her ‘no children’ rule: ‘Be just as rude’
An engaged woman took to Reddit seeking advice after telling her wedding guests that no children would be allowed on the big day — and receiving major pushback. On the…
Chef Edward Lee reflects on ‘Culinary Class Wars’, identity and his next chapter
After three decades in Southern cuisine, Lee’s next culinary chapter explores Korean American cooking, moving beyond traditional recipes and fusion concepts. (Image credit: Shuran Huang)
U.K. Conservatives pick Kemi Badenoch as their party’s new leader
The party elected Kemi Badenoch as its new leader as it tries to rebound from a crushing defeat that ended 14 years in power. She is the first Black woman…
Bill Maher warns that Biden’s ‘garbage’ comment is a ‘bigger gaffe than people think’: ‘Deplorables times 10’
“Real Time” host Bill Maher fumed over President Biden’s “garbage” comment about Trump supporters, suggesting it could have a big impact on Election Day. “I think it’s a bigger gaffe…
Wife of pastor killed on African mission arrested in connection with death: ‘Giant shock’
The wife of a Minnesota pastor who was killed while on a missionary trip with his family in Africa has been arrested, while a former close friend of the victim tells…