Current Events

SOURCE npr.org
Student protesters at Columbia University occupy building after school's deadline to leave encampment, Charlotte, N.C., mourns law enforcement deaths, federal appeals court rules on gender-affirming care in state health insurance plans, NPR's Steve Inskeep reports on Beijing auto show, wedding season in the U.S. prompts wedding etiquette advice.

Key Points

  • Student protesters occupy building at Columbia University
  • Charlotte, N.C., mourns loss of law enforcement officers
  • Federal appeals court ruling on gender-affirming care in state health insurance plans
  • NPR reports on Beijing auto show and competition in the electric vehicle market
  • Wedding season in the U.S. prompts advice on wedding etiquette for guests

Pros

  • Student activism for divestment in companies operating in Israel
  • Coverage of important legal rulings on gender-affirming care
  • Insight into global electric vehicle market competition

Cons

  • Tragic loss of law enforcement officers in Charlotte, N.C.