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Glocal Lifestyles – Ali Yamashita / Martin Despang

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“University Buildings and Global Lifestyle” with Martin Despang, UH-Manoa professor, and Ali Yamashita, activist

Get a breath of fresh air with Host Jay Fidell as he explores how university buildings and living a “global lifestyle” go hand-in-hand with guests Professor Martin Despang and Activist Ali Yamashita.

The host for this episode was Jay Fidell.

The host for this episode was Jay Fidell.

The host for this episode was Jay Fidell.

The host for this episode was Jay Fidell.

Today’s Headlines

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- Damien Cave
In China’s Backyard, America Has Become a Humbler Superpower

The United States no longer towers over the Asia-Pacific, dictating terms to its allies. Instead, it’s offering to be a teammate and share responsibilities. [...]

- Mark Landler and Steven Erlanger
G7 Summit in Italy Gathers West’s Wounded Leaders to Discuss Unruly World

The Group of 7 gathers major industrialized countries, but its leaders are politically weak and Ukraine and Gaza remain unsolved. [...]

- Adam Rasgon and Isabel Kershner
Israeli Hostages Rescued From Gaza Detail Life in Hamas Captivity

The four hostages rescued in Gaza were described as malnourished and traumatized. [...]

- Michael Crowley, Euan Ward and Thomas Fuller
Blinken Calls Some Hamas Changes to Gaza Cease-Fire Proposal Unworkable

While the U.S. secretary of state kept up the pressure for a halt to the hostilities in Gaza, Israel and Hamas still appeared to be far from reaching a deal. [...]

- Ruth Graham
Southern Baptists Vote to Oppose Use of I.V.F.

With almost 13 million church members across the United States, the Southern Baptist Convention has long been a bellwether for American evangelicalism. [...]

Labour manifesto to prioritise wealth creation, Keir Starmer says

The Labour leader is due to set out his party's policies, saying there will be "no surprises" on tax. [...]

More funding and fairness for Wales, says Plaid

Plaid Cymru's manifesto calls for the Welsh Parliament to have more funding for public transport. [...]

Crime here is hurting, whatever the statistics say

In some areas, getting a grip on crime is a major election issue. [...]

Delays for cancer treatment becoming routine

A survey found the number of cancer centres experiencing severe delays had almost doubled in a year. [...]

Sandy Hook survivors graduate from high school

Around 60 students who witnessed the killing of their classmates will receive their diplomas. [...]

At the halfway point to UN climate talks in Azerbaijan, states discussed how to move to a low-carbon economy while protecting the world's poorest. But rifts have emerged over more [...]

A controversial reform package has been passed by the Senate after hours of debate, but still needs final approval. The radical reforms put forward by the far-right president have sparked [...]

Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said "We will leave" and accused members of the security alliance of planning a war against Armenia. [...]

Top US diplomat Antony Blinken said at the end of his whirlwind tour of the Middle East that the US would continue to push for a cease-fire plan in Gaza. [...]

Leaders of the Group of Seven (G7) nations are in Italy for a three-day summit. Members are thrashing out a $50 billion loan to Ukraine backed by interest from frozen [...]

- Steve Inskeep
More than 80% of people in Gaza have been displaced from their homes, Mercy Corps says

NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Arnaud Quemin, Middle East director of Mercy Corps, about the humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip. [...]

- John Ruwitch
Why the number of American students choosing to study in China remains low

American students are slowly returning to China. Although concerns about their safety linger, some say it is still worth it, given the importance of China to the U.S. [...]

- Hosts
Wild horses are being reintroduced to their native habitat in Kazakhstan

Known as Przewalski’s horses, the animals have been missing from Kazakhstan’s landscape for 200 years. They're being reintroduced, where they'll play a crucial role in the ecosystem. [...]

- John Otis
Venezuela’s regime aims to demoralize the opposition ahead of July's election

Venezuela's authoritarian government has been making life complicated for the opposition's campaign efforts ahead of next month's presidential elections. [...]

- The Associated Press
After a rare flash flood emergency, Florida prepares for more heavy rainfall

The downpours and flooding blocked roads, floated vehicles and delayed the Florida Panthers on their way to Stanley Cup games in Canada against the Edmonton Oilers. [...]

- Associated Press

Chinese state media say that a military history buff found a collection of confidential documents related to the country’s military in a pile of old papers he bought for under [...]

- Associated Press

Netherlands coach Ronald Koeman has called up Joshua Zirkzee to complete his 26-man squad for the European Championship [...]

- Mogomotsi Magome | AP

South African lawmakers are expected to elect the country’s president on Friday after being sworn in at the first sitting of Parliament that will also reveal the kind of unity [...]

- Associated Press

Italy is hosting the summit of the Group of Seven industrialized nations in the wake of the European Parliament election that saw a surge in support for the far right [...]

- Kelvin Chan | AP

For summer trips overseas, a smartphone is essential for most people [...]

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