In this special, personal episode, we continue our conversation about history with a special guest and a special project in which Jonathan's father recently rediscovered the story of Kurt Klein and Gerda Weissmann-Klein: two Jews who left Germany during and after World War II, married and became very well-known in the US due to Gerda's book "All but my life" – but almost unknown in Germany. In this episode, we speak with their son Jim Klein about how his Kurt father saved Oskar Schindler, lessons from his mother for politics today, and the meaning of re-establishing contact with a left-behind ..read more

In today's issue of Squirrel News, we delve into Nigeria's pioneering efforts in combatting meningitis, how the deployment of new mosquito nets has been credited with preventing 13 million cases of malaria, and how California's energy grid has set a record 30-day streak meeting over 100% of its demand through wind, solar, and hydro sources ..read more

Today at Squirrel News, we highlight the seven countries which have successfully transitioned to 100% renewable energy, a tool aimed at preventing collisions with whales along the US coastline, and how AI technology is offering support to individuals facing homelessness in LA ..read more

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We're kicking off the week at Squirrel News talking about the decrease in natural disaster fatalities worldwide over the past century, the US taking steps to close the 'gun show loophole' that allows firearms sales without background checks, and how India's 'right to life' legislation now includes protection against climate change ..read more

In today's edition, we explore how a drug-checking app is not only providing alerts and saving lives, the concept of pay-as-you-go factories, and the European Union's landmark decision to acknowledge abortion access as a fundamental right ..read more

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In today's edition of Squirrel News, we delve into a groundbreaking animal rights declaration spearheaded by Indigenous Pacific leaders, a monumental initiative aiming to reclaim over eight million hectares of land throughout the Mediterranean, and promising advancements in dementia research and diagnosis ..read more

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It's the start of a new month, which means it's our pleasure to present a roundup of our editors' top picks in the realm of solutions journalism from March! From France's groundbreaking legislation reining in the fast fashion frenzy to Tennessee's pioneering law safeguarding artists against AI impersonation, there's a lot to get excited about in today's special edition ..read more