Businesses Worry Birmingham’s Political Spat Could Hurt City’s Revival
Birmingham’s city center has seen project after project pop up over the last five years or so. While the business community would love to see that continue, there’s concern the acrimony right now between Birmingham Mayor William Bell and the city council could cut into the momentum. We talk about that in this week’s Magic City Marketplace. Birmingham Business Journal editor Ty West explains to WBHM’s Andrew Yeager what has business leaders worried.
New leaders in Damascus call for cordial Syria ties with a resistant Israel
"Our problem is not with Israel. We don't want to meddle in anything that will threaten Israel's security," Damascus Governor Maher Marwan tells NPR. Syria and Israel have never had diplomatic ties.
Rescue team ends search for a man overboard from Norwegian Cruise Line ship
The tragedy marks the 19th overboard incident on a cruise ship this year, with only two passengers successfully rescued.
More than 10,000 migrants died in 2024 trying to reach Spain by sea, aid group says
The migration route that connects West African nations with the Spanish Canary Islands remains the deadliest in the world, according to a Spanish aid organization.
You can take the suspense: Get cozy with a new mystery or thriller
Here are 10 heart-pounding novels recommended by NPR staff and critics — perfect for winter reading by the fire.
Congressional lawmakers almost got a pay bump this year. Then it crashed and burned
Lawmakers on Capitol Hill haven't had a pay increase since 2009, representing a 31% decline in their salary when adjusted for inflation.
A health care provider that faced dozens of prisoner lawsuits is filing for bankruptcy
Wellpath, a health care provider for hospitals, prisons and jails, has been dogged by wrongful death and medical negligence suits. What happens to those cases now that it has filed for bankruptcy?
