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A world in crisis: Foreign aid cuts, regional wars compound humanitarian need around the globe
18+ hour, 43+ min ago (85+ words) waer. org A world in crisis: Foreign aid cuts, regional wars compound humanitarian need around the globe More than one million people have fled their homes in Lebanon amid ongoing Israeli bombardment. Here & Now's Indira Lakshmanan speaks with David Miliband,…...
What Hungary's election means for the U. S.
14+ hour, 40+ min ago (131+ words) waer. org What Hungary's election means for the U. S. On Sunday, Hungarians go to the polls to elect a new parliament. It's an important election for the European Union and its position toward Russia. Prime Minister Viktor Orb'n, who's been in…...
'Smack Talk Open Mic': Where standup comedy meets improv and wrestling
18+ hour, 38+ min ago (74+ words) waer. org 'Smack Talk Open Mic': Where standup comedy meets improv and wrestling Here & Now's Indira Lakshmanan speaks with actor and former wrestler Shane Hartline, the creator of the NAW or NEVER Smack Talk Open Mic in Los Angeles. He…...
Syracuse Common Councilors begin reviewing proposed $354 million budget
21+ hour, 47+ min ago (380+ words) Syracuse Common Councilors are getting a first look at the Owens administration's proposed budget. The process is off to a better start compared to last year's protracted and contentious battle. Mayor Sharon Owens promised more transparency with the council during…...
NY Times Journalist who broke Harvey Weinstein case speaking in Syracuse in Library Lecture Series
1+ day, 9+ hour ago (229+ words) One of the journalists who broke the Harvey Weinstein sexual assault story is speaking in Syracuse about her new project on the difficulties facing young adults. New York Times writer and author Jodi Kantor will be featured in the Friends…...
Human rights groups warn of deepening humanitarian crisis in Lebanon following Israeli invasion
1+ day, 14+ hour ago (150+ words) waer. org Human rights groups warn of deepening humanitarian crisis in Lebanon following Israeli invasion Wednesday was the deadliest day in Lebanon since fighting between Israel and Hezbollah reignited last month. Israel's ongoing attacks in Lebanon are putting the United…...
Mayor Owens' first budget holds the line on property taxes but draws heavily on reserves
1+ day, 19+ hour ago (412+ words) Syracuse Common Councilors begin their review of Mayor Sharon Owens" proposed budget today. The $354 million spending plan holds property taxes flat but draws heavily from reserves to address a deficit. "It is a budget with a look to the future…...
Syracuse launches into ambitious street repair plan in every quadrant of the city
1+ day, 14+ hour ago (182+ words) The City of Syracuse has an ambitious plan to repair roads in nearly every quadrant of the city. Drivers in every part of Syracuse will see numerous roads under repair this spring and summer. Mayor Sharon Owens released an extensive…...
NY State looking for more volunteer firefighters
1+ day, 15+ hour ago (110+ words) The search is on to find more volunteer firefighters in New York. The International Association of Fire Chiefs said 90% of firefighters and emergency services workers in the state are staffed by volunteers, but maintaining minimum staffing has become a problem....
Helicopter vs. free-range parenting: What are the benefits of unsupervised play?
2+ day, 18+ hour ago (101+ words) waer. org Helicopter vs. free-range parenting: What are the benefits of unsupervised play? Mounting evidence suggests a sheltered childhood may do more harm than good. Unsupervised play, once a normal part of American childhood, has largely been superseded by screens,…...