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Lebanon’s first responders swing between duty and grief : The Picture Show : NPR

Lebanon’s first responders swing between duty and grief : The Picture Show : NPR

Published by Sam Flores

The father of Hussein Jaber, who was killed in an Israeli strike on Nabatieh, in southern Lebanon, on May 12, cries during the funeral ceremony in Sidon the following day. Diego Ibarra Sánchez/for NPR hide caption toggle caption Diego Ibarra Sánchez/for NPR SIDON, Lebanon — In this southern Lebanese city, Nareej Ramal is weeping in the arms of her father-in-law; the civil defense uniform her husband, Hussein Jaber, wore every day is draped around her shoulders like a final embrace. Jaber, 32, a veteran first responder with Lebanon’s interior ministry, was killed along with his colleague Ahmad Noura, 45, by an Israeli drone on May 12 in Nabatieh, a city in southern Lebanon, as they tried to rescue a man wounded in another strike moments earlier. His death came just days before Ramal and Jaber’s first wedding anniversary. The two men were the latest of over 100 first responders killed in Israeli airstrikes since the war between Israel and the militant group Hezbollah began on March 2. A ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon that began …

North Carolina swing voters on Trump, the economy and AI : NPR

North Carolina swing voters on Trump, the economy and AI : NPR

Published by Sam Flores

President Trump boards Air Force One after speaking to reporters on Wednesday. Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images Swing voters in North Carolina say they are frustrated with President Trump and the state of the economy, but aren’t ready to abandon him or his party as the midterms inch closer. NPR observed two online focus groups on Tuesday featuring 12 voters in North Carolina who voted for Joe Biden in 2020 and then Trump in 2024. These focus groups were conducted by messaging and market research firms Engagious and Sago as part of the Swing Voter Project. Seven of the voters who participated identified as independents, four said they were Republicans, and one identified as a Democrat. That’s a more Republican-leaning cohort than prior months’ focus groups. Here are three takeaways: 1. Trump is viewed as out-of-touch, but not weak Half of these voters said they overall disapprove of the job Trump is doing. And a lot of that frustration has to do with the fact they do not think Trump …

Four swing House races in Pennsylvania loom large for both parties — and for 2028, too

Four swing House races in Pennsylvania loom large for both parties — and for 2028, too

Published by Sam Flores

Control of the House of Representatives could come down to four pivotal battleground races in Pennsylvania. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. With an increasingly limited map of competitive seats, both Democrats and Republicans are emphasizing the importance of these campaigns, which are about to get floods of money and investment from both sides. Some of that has already started, including from Gov. Josh Shapiro, who is on a party-building kick as he faces a re-election bid that, as of yet, is not expected to be particularly competitive. Shapiro, a potential 2028 presidential contender, has emphasized those four races, making primary endorsements in each and signaling he will be deeply involved in them as November nears. Help the battleground Democrats win, and Shapiro will be able to tell Democratic presidential voters about how he helped the party retake the House and defeat a broad spectrum of Republican House members. Fall short, and his political strength will come under further scrutiny. And there’s the Donald Trump factor, …

The 10 best golf watches, to help improve the quality of your swing and shot precision

The 10 best golf watches, to help improve the quality of your swing and shot precision

Published by Sam Flores

Golfers are well-renowned for loving a gadget, especially one that promises to shave strokes off their scorecard, which the best golf watch could very well do. The best golf watches with GPS work similarly to rangefinders, providing useful real-time data and distance information which can shape your decision-making on the course and track scores, plus stats to help you analyse and identify areas to improve on once you’re back at the clubhouse. Golf pro and founder of Urban Golf James Day explains that the core function of a golf watch is the “convenience of having the yardage effortlessly. You really don’t have to do anything but walk up to your ball, look at your watch and the yardage is there.” Even the most basic golf watches give you distance to the front, back and middle of the green. The best golf watches range from less than £150 up to £1,700. Some can be used straight out of the box, while others require more complicated integration with a smartphone and apps. All come pre-programmed with tens …

7 Best Sunglasses for Golf of 2026 Look Better Than Your Swing

7 Best Sunglasses for Golf of 2026 Look Better Than Your Swing

Published by Jenni Sidey

The Sunglasses for Golf with the Best Clarity: Nike Ace Driver I Nike Ace Driver I Sunglasses From basketball to running to everyday lifestyle, Nike’s reach knows no limits. For golf, we’re partial to the brand’s Ace Driver I frames. They come in a classic aviator style, finished off with a lightweight titanium frame for comfortable all-day wear. They’ve been accented with silicone details to prevent slippage, and they offer maximum sun coverage for even the brightest summer days. Plus, the Nike Max Pro lenses are primed to reduce light reflection, and they help repel water and oil for unobstructed views of the wins (and course) ahead. What to Look for in Sunglasses for Golf Weight: Anyone who’s had to wear eyeglasses or sunglasses knows that a heavy pair of frames is no fun, especially if they have to be worn all day. From headaches to overall fatigue, too-heavy glasses are the bane of many people’s existence. We sought out golf sunglasses that were lightweight so you could wear them all day and not be …

Jimmy Butler’s Alo Yoga Hoodie-Tuxedo at the Met Gala Was a Wild Swing

Jimmy Butler’s Alo Yoga Hoodie-Tuxedo at the Met Gala Was a Wild Swing

Published by Jenni Sidey

The Met Gala is all about big sartorial swings, and in a sense NBA superstar Jimmy Butler delivered on that front on Monday evening. He pulled up to the gala not in couture or a wearable art installation, but rather in a brand more closely associated with Pilates studios (or coffee shops in close proximity to Pilates studios) than black-tie affairs: Alo Yoga. It was a high-risk, potentially high-reward move—the sartorial equivalent of a half-court prayer of a shot with two seconds left on the clock. And on its face, the idea of a sportswear brand making a red-carpet suit is not unheard of either: We’re seeing more and more tech fabric being used in places where tech fabric should maybe not be used by the day. But just because Alo is best known for sweats and sporty tees doesn’t mean Golden State’s do-it-all forward—who has an ongoing relationship with Alo, and released a sneaker with the brand last fall—pulled up to the Metropolitan Museum of Art like he was headed for the gym. Rather, …

Georgia swing voters aren’t happy with Trump’s war in Iran : NPR

Georgia swing voters aren’t happy with Trump’s war in Iran : NPR

Published by Sam Flores

President Trump is seen speaking about the Iran war on a TV in the White House on April 1. Polls have found the war to be unpopular with Americans. Julia Demaree Nikhinson/AP hide caption toggle caption Julia Demaree Nikhinson/AP Swing voters in Georgia say the Iran war is going poorly. When asked how the conflict makes them feel, a group of 13 of these voters used words like “afraid,” “angry,” “concerned,” “sad” and “despair.” Many said they were worried that the war was being mishandled and was likely to continue causing more economic pressures back home. The voters participated in two online focus groups Tuesday night conducted by messaging and market research firms Engagious and Sago as part of the Swing Voter Project. NPR is a partner on the project and observed both groups. All 13 participants live in Georgia and voted for Joe Biden in 2020. They each then supported President Trump in 2024. Seven identified as independents, five as Republicans and one as a Democrat. And not a single voter said they would …

In farm bill, GOP takes another swing at pesticide protections loathed by MAHA

In farm bill, GOP takes another swing at pesticide protections loathed by MAHA

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Republicans are using the farm bill to take another swing at passing legislation to protect pesticides, something sure to anger their allies in the “Make America Healthy Again” (MAHA) movement. A House Republican iteration of the farm bill released on Friday includes a provision that prevents states and courts from penalizing pesticide makers for failing to… Source link

Swing voters in Arizona say they want to see ICE reformed : NPR

Swing voters in Arizona say they want to see ICE reformed : NPR

Published by Sam Flores

People demonstrate against federal immigration enforcement outside the Minnesota governor’s residence in St. Paul on Feb. 6. Stephen Maturen/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Stephen Maturen/Getty Images Concerns about the tactics of federal immigration agents remain front of mind for some key voters who supported President Trump in 2024. NPR observed two online focus groups on Tuesday night, with 14 voters from Arizona who supported Joe Biden in 2020 and then swung to Trump in 2024. Four voters identified themselves as Democrats, three as Republicans and seven as independents. Twelve of the 14 participants said they felt Immigration and Customs Enforcement “has gone too far” in carrying out its operations. And nine participants said they know someone who has changed their daily life out of concern for a possible interaction with ICE. Some said ICE’s presence in the border state had begun to directly affect them, as well. Reflecting on recent immigration enforcement in Minneapolis, where two U.S. citizens have been fatally shot by federal agents, various focus group participants described ICE actions as “aggressive,” …