Another winter arrives in Gaza, but flimsy tents are all people have

By Aya Batrawy

Published November 28, 2024 at 4:33 PM EST

People in Gaza have had to contest with Israeli airstrikes, hunger, armed gangs of looters and — now — a rainy winter without shelter.

Aya Batrawy

Aya Batraway is an NPR International Correspondent based in Dubai. She joined in 2022 from the Associated Press, where she was an editor and reporter for over 11 years.

The science behind the selfless act of donating a kidney to a stranger

Stephanie O'Neill

About 300 Americans a year give a kidney to a complete stranger. Research says these people have a larger amygdala -- perhaps making them feel others' pain more than the average person.
From Virginia to 'Cowboy Carter,' artist Shaboozey on his journey and new album

Juana Summers

NPR's Juana Summers talks with rapper Shaboozey about his new album and his musical journey that started in Virginia with a Nigerian immigrant father who loved country music.
The economy looms large for Irish voters ahead of tomorrow's election

Fatima Al-Kassab

Irish voters weigh in ahead of Friday's election. While the economy is booming, voters say they're not feeling the benefits - with the cost of living and housing crisis at the top of their minds.