Press Play with Madeleine Brand
Iran targets US troops, Trump pushes for new sanctions
Today President Trump announced no new military strikes against Iran for Tuesday’s rocket attack, but he will impose new sanctions. We find out what that means.
By Madeleine Brand • • 50m ListenToday President Trump announced no new military strikes against Iran for Tuesday’s rocket attack, but he will impose new sanctions. We find out what that means.
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5 storiesIran launches missiles, Trump calls for new sanctions
On Tuesday, Iran launched missiles attacking Iraq bases housing U.S. troops -- as retaliation for last week’s U.S.
Read the story11 minImpeachment: What’s next in the battle over Senate trial witnesses
In addition to Iran, Washington is gripped by President Trump’s upcoming impeachment trial in the Senate. Majority Leader Mitch McConnell says he has enough Republican votes to support a tentative rules package. This package would reportedly…
Read the story8 minCES 2020: AI, cybersecurity, and government presence
Las Vegas is hosting the annual Consumer Electronics Show ( CES ) this week. Gadgets are usually the best part. This year, there are roll-up computer screens, robotic kittens designed for nursing homes, and anti-snore pillows.
Read the story9 minAustralia fires are part of the ‘sixth extinction’ of plants and animals
Australia’s fires have burned more than 14 million acres, an area bigger than New Hampshire and Vermont combined. Two dozen people have died, as well as 1 billion mammals, birds, reptiles and insects.
Read the story12 minWhy not a 4-day work week?
Many of us are slogging through our five-day, 40-hour work week after the holidays. Meanwhile, Finland caught a lot of attention when its prime minister floated the idea of a four-day, six hours per day work week.
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