The acknowledgement from the country's supreme leader follows months of anti-government protests sparked by the death of Mahsa Amini after her arrest by the country's morality police.
The European Union is cutting off imports of Russian oil products. It's meant as a blow to Vladimir Putin's economy but it will require new sources of vital diesel fuel for Europe.
World leaders recently announced a $20 billion deal to help get Indonesia off coal power. But there are doubts about the deal, because -for one thing- the country is building brand new coal plants.
Pope Francis celebrated Mass before tens of thousands of people, to close out an unusual mission by Christian religious leaders to nudge forward the South Sudan's recovery from civil war.
In parts of West Africa, communities have designated biodiversity hotspots sacred and measure their value by the peace of mind they provide, rather than in dollars and cents.
Gen. Pervez Musharraf, who seized power in a bloodless coup and later led a reluctant Pakistan into aiding the U.S. war in Afghanistan against the Taliban, has died. He was 79.
Shlomo Perel, who survived the Holocaust through surreal subterfuge and an extraordinary odyssey that inspired his own writing and an internationally renowned film, has died in Israel.
Many of the world’s biggest passenger airliners had been earmarked for the scrapyard. Now they are being brought back into service as carriers rush to restore long-haul air travel.
Activity in fed funds—used by banks and government-backed lenders to exchange cash reserves parked at the Fed—surged throughout the past year when the central bank raised interest rates at the fastest pace in decades.
The rapid economic recovery from the pandemic and an influx of federal stimulus money have filled public coffers, allowing governments to squirrel funds away for emergencies.
Payroll gains were the largest since July 2022 and snapped a string of five straight months of slowing employment growth. The unemployment rate fell to 3.4%, the lowest in more than 53 years.
Employers in leisure and hospitality led January’s job growth, as restaurants, bars and hotels hired at a robust pace. Healthcare organizations snapped up workers last month to fill roles at doctors’ offices and outpatient facilities.
In our last episode, we learn how to drink tea, build human towers, watch the sunset forever and find the Ian inside all of us.
Freedom, Justice, or Peter Sagal November 11, 2016
We learn what happened to a two-thousand year-old toe, and what to do when our voices make you sick.
StoryCorn November 4, 2016
Devil In The White City author Erik Larson helps us write gooder, and we tell you how to snack silently at the movies.
We Accidentally Made A Halloween Episode October 28, 2016
Mark Bittman helps us answer a very creepy question, and we learn who's helping the Obamas move.
Romancing The Cod October 21, 2016
How to talk to fish and protect your yard signs.
Trust Him On The Frustum October 13, 2016
We help you brush that dirt off your shoulder and get the most out of your Reese's.
The Never-Ending Cave October 7, 2016
We tell you how to get deep and how to fake childhood memories.
The Sound of Silence September 30, 2016
A listener needs help opening his Velcro bag quietly, so we call in the military.
Fiddlin', Gruntin', Snorin' and Carlin' September 23, 2016
How to get people to remember your name and find thousands of worms. Note: this episode talks about curse words but bleeps them out. It's educational, but there's a lot of cursing.
The Champ September 16, 2016
We tell you how to keep your fries crispy and make your friends cry.
Usain/Boat September 9, 2016
How to lose to Usain Bolt by a slightly smaller margin, and another use for your bowling shoes.
Bonny's Dream September 2, 2016
How to endure hearing someone describe their dream.
Bears and Bubbles August 26, 2016
How to bathe discreetly and get close to a panda.
Bears, Tigers, Leeches, and Spicy Food August 19, 2016
How to pick a winner in a bear v. tiger fight, find an endangered species, and eat spicy food.
Best Man O' War August 12, 2016
How to train your pet jellyfish and plan a wedding no one will forget.
The Only Olympics Guide You'll Ever Need August 5, 2016
With how-to advice from a bunch of Olympians and Patrick Stewart.
Lyin' Eyes July 29, 2016
How to protect your cow and pull a loose tooth.
Merry Chrismas! July 21, 2016
How to celebrate your new favorite holiday and enjoy the Summer Olympics.
According to the city, it would mitigate the over usage of short-term rentals and increase the number of affordable houses available for people to live in.
(THE CONVERSATION) - It’s a case of déjà vu all over again on the debt ceiling debate. Republicans, who regained control of the House of Representatives in November 2022, are threatening to not allow an increase in the debt limit unless they get unspecified spending cuts in return. In so doing, they risk pushing the U.S. government into default. [...]
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(THE CONVERSATION) - Scientists have known for years that unhealthy diets – particularly those that are high in fat and sugar – may cause detrimental changes to the brain and lead to cognitive impairment. Many factors that contribute to cognitive decline are out of a person’s control, such as genetics and socioeconomic factors. But ongoing research increasin […]
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(THE CONVERSATION) - Australians love to gamble. It’s often said that if they could, they would bet on two flies crawling up a wall. The Sydney Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge were funded, in part, by government lotteries. It’s only been five years since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned a federal law that essentially banned sports betting in most stat […]
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(STACKER) - Stacker compiled a list of the most common birds seen near feeders in New Mexico using data from the Cornell Lab of Ornithology's Project FeederWatch. Birds are ranked by the percent of sites visited from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6. Ties are broken by the average group size when seen, any further ties were not [...]
(THE CONVERSATION) - The microbes living in your food can affect your risk of cancer. While some help your body fight cancer, others help tumors evolve and grow. Gut microbes can influence your cancer risk by changing how your cells behave. Many cancer-protective microbes support normal, cooperative behavior of cells. Meanwhile, cancer-inducing microbes unde […]
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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Revel Entertainment Center was rumbled on Saturday night when local boxers stepped into the ring. New Mexico was the real winner of the night, as all four bouts were won by local products. The main event of the evening featured fan-favorite Matthew "Diamond Boy" Griego and Puerto Rico native Bryan Aquino. [...]
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – It seemed like everything was falling early for the Lobo women's basketball team on Saturday. UNM built an early lead thanks to 71% shooting, and the Lobos were able to hold on for a 83-78 win. For the third consecutive game, at least four Lobos scored in double-figures. Aniyah Augmon and Paul [...]
SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – Saturday, February 4, legislators are set to debate a contentious topic fundamental to lawsuits against some public officials. Today, they'll discuss qualified immunity. Currently, New Mexico prohibits using qualified immunity as a legal defense in civil rights cases. In 2021, legislators created the New Mexico Civil Rights Act, […]
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