Manchester United, once England’s most iconic soccer club, has suffered since legendary coach Alex Ferguson retired over 10 years ago. But a change may be on the horizon. #manchesterunited

Homeland Security Sec. Alejandro Mayorkas is the first cabinet member to be impeached in over 100 years. House Republicans are arguing that he failed to enforce the law in his border policy. The impeachment is happening at a time when there's been a lot of attention on the U.S.-Mexico border, and immigration is expected to be a central issue in the upcoming presidential campaign. #NPR #Politics #immigration #elections

Widad Kawar is 94 years old, and since she was a child she's been collecting Palestinian embroidery and the stories of the women behind it. A small museum in Jordan devoted to this artwork is highlighting that heritage with an exhibit dedicated to Gaza. #NPR #Palestine #Gaza #Jordan

Booms and air raid sirens sounded across Israel and the occupied West Bank early Sunday morning, after Iran launched more than 300 drones and missiles toward Israel, in an attack that marked a major escalation of conflict in the Middle East.⁠ In Washington, President Joe Biden said U.S. forces had helped Israel down "nearly all" the drones and missiles, and pledged to convene allies to develop a unified response.⁠ #NPR #Israel #Iran

Palestinians in Gaza and the West Bank say there is little to celebrate as Eid, the three-day holiday marking the end of Ramadan begins. #NPR #Palestine #Israel #Gaza #WestBank #Eid #Ramadan

For centuries, La Llorona's haunting cries have instilled fear in the hearts of Latino children, yet untangling her origin reveals a complexity as profound as the figure herself. A doll of this iconic ghostly figure now lives in the collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of American History. #NPR #lallorona #Smithsonian

Ben Franklin invented the lightning rod over 250 years ago. We still use ‘em. They’re great at protecting individual tall things, but each one protects only about a 30 foot radius. Next-level laser technology can protect an area 20 times larger. #NPR #NPRShortWave⁠ #lightning #benjaminfranklin ⁠

Tens of thousands marched in Tel Aviv on Saturday, marking six months since the Oct. 7 attacks and the beginning of the Israel-Hamas war. Many are calling for a new election and a plan to bring the hostages home. #NPR #Israel #Hamas #Palestine #Gaza

A rare total solar eclipse swept across parts of the U.S. on Monday. It’s the first total solar eclipse to cross the United States since 2017, and there won’t be another until 2044.⁠

Ramadan ends this week. This year, Palestinians observed a muted Holy month as the war in Gaza overshadows celebrations. #NPR #Palestine #Gaza #Israel #Ramadan