Current Events in Syria, Business, Grief, Media

SOURCE www.npr.org
Syrians are transitioning from celebrating the ousting of Bashar al-Assad to facing challenges, UnitedHealthcare CEO's killing under investigation, $24.6 billion Kroger and Albertsons merger blocked, tips for expressing condolences, photography as therapy, The Onion wins Alex Jones' assets at auction.

Key Points

  • Transition in Syria after Bashar al-Assad's ousting
  • Investigation into UnitedHealthcare CEO's killing
  • $24.6 billion Kroger and Albertsons merger deal blocked

Pros

  • Syrians looking towards a new future after ousting Bashar al-Assad
  • Investigation into UnitedHealthcare CEO's killing for possible ideology behind it
  • Judges blocking the $24.6 billion Kroger and Albertsons merger deal

Cons

  • Challenges facing war-torn Syria after regime change
  • Grief and loss highlighted in various stories
  • Controversy around The Onion winning Alex Jones' assets at auction