Hisham Awartani, a Palestinian college student, was shot along with his friends in Vermont, leaving him paralyzed from the waist down. Producer Suzanne Gaber has been documenting his recovery and emotional journey at Brown University, where he became a symbol of the divestment movement. As Awartani prepares to return home to the West Bank amidst escalating conflict, Gaber explores his year of recovery and his hopes for the future amid ongoing challenges.
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A federal vaccine advisory committee, recently restructured by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., will review the childhood vaccination schedule and long-standing vaccine recommendations, sparking concerns over potential changes. The new chair, Martin Kulldorff, announced the formation of work groups to assess childhood vaccine interactions and re-evaluate vaccines not reviewed in over seven years, while emphasizing the importance of scientific inquiry amid criticism of the committee's members. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: A...
Read moreAmazon tycoon set to marry Lauren Sanchez in lavish Venice wedding as activists protest ‘growing disparity’.Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez have arrived in Venice for their extravagant wedding, drawing protests from various activist groups highlighting wealth disparity and the impact of mass tourism on the city. Local activists plan a significant protest on Saturday to impede guest access to the venue, emphasizing their concerns over unchecked wealth and public space privatization. Explain It To Me...
Read moreUS President Donald Trump stated that Israeli agents inspected Iran’s Fordo nuclear site post-American airstrikes, claiming it experienced “total obliteration” and warned of further action if Iran resumes uranium enrichment. While Trump expressed confidence in the long-term setback to Iran's nuclear program, Israeli officials denied any operations at the site after the strikes. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: US President Donald Trump claimed that Israeli agents inspected Iran's Fordow nuclear site after American...
Read moreSINGAPORE: A 46-year-old Malaysian woman was arrested at Woodlands Checkpoint for attempting to smuggle nearly 1kg of drugs, including 1,057g of cannabis and 973g of Ice, with an estimated street value exceeding S$142,000. The contraband, concealed in her motorcycle, could potentially support about 700 abusers for a week, prompting ongoing investigations by the ICA and CNB. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: A Malaysian woman was caught trying to sneak drugs, including a lot...
Read moreAustralia's economic focus on gender equity has highlighted the struggles of young men, particularly those without university education, who are increasingly disengaged from the workforce and facing rising unemployment rates. This shift, alongside concerning social attitudes and mental health issues among young men, necessitates a reevaluation of policies to ensure inclusive economic growth and address emerging inequities. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: Australia is trying to help women do better in jobs and...
Read moreA neo-Nazi teenager, Alfie Coleman, was arrested after attempting to purchase a gun for a planned terrorist attack, inspired by the murder of MP Jo Cox. At 21, he idolized right-wing extremists, maintained a database of perceived 'race traitors,' and had plotted various attacks, including targeting the Lord Mayor of London, though he denies intending to carry them out. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: A teenager named Alfie Coleman, who believed in extreme...
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