NPR |
How John Oliver's 'Last Week Tonight' Is Using Stunts To Tell Stories
NPR It's strange to describe the apparent purchase and forgiveness of nearly $15 million in medical debt as "impish," but bear with me. On Sunday's Last Week Tonight, host John Oliver spent 20 minutes explaining the debt-buying industry — companies that … Sorry, but John Oliver Did Not Really Just Give Away $15 Million John Oliver Buys and Forgives $15 Million in Debt John Oliver Just Broke Oprah Winfrey's Record With This $15 Million Giveaway |
ESPN |
'The Greatest' photos you've never seen
ESPN In this case, the iconic pictures don't tell the whole story. Get a deeper look at the life of Muhammad Ali. Photograph from The Ring Magazine/Getty Images. 06/06/16. M. uhammad Ali's death on Friday made the internet flourish with the moments that … Help remember Muhammad Ali by annotating a timeline of his remarkable life Muhammad Ali Fought With His Fists and His Words How Muhammad Ali gave a doctor 'the gift of courage' |
CNN |
US Navy bans booze in Japan
CNN (CNN) All U.S. Navy sailors in Japan are banned from drinking alcohol and restricted to base except for essential trips after several recent alcohol-related incidents which the Navy's 7th Fleet said are harming U.S.-Japan relations. "Effective … US Navy Bans Alcohol For All Sailors In Japan, Citing Recent Incidents US Navy bans alcohol in Japan after crime spree Drunk Driving Incident Highlights Controversy Over American Military Presence in Japan |
WLTX.com |
Investigators: Couple may have tried to sell infant for drug money
WLTX.com Ashley Nichole Harmon, 25, and Jonathan Isaac Lucas Flint, 20, are charged with the felony offenses of Selling or attempting to sell A child and gross child neglect creating a risk of bodily injury or death to a child." (Photo: Fayette County, W.V … |
Money is pouring into clean energy, but that’s not enough to halt global warming. Businesses call for policies; NGOs for access.
Can one company help reverse climate change? The iconoclastic carpet marker’s new mission is as audacious as its last mission seemed 22 years ago.
What can be done at the city and state level to make a dent in the $162-billion-a-year issue of food waste.
After a long but ultimately successful campaign, deforestation for soy production is a thing of the past.
Sponsored: Breaking down best practices in reducing product waste.
Don’t believe the Michelin Man and Ronald McDonald. Corporate social responsibility is an oxymoron, and citizens are “asleep at the switch.”