KGOU - Site Search | KGOU - Oklahoma's NPR Source

Specialist Gregg Maloney works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange on Monday. Stocks fell sharply as COVID-19 infections tied to the Delta variant surged around the world, raising concerns about the global economy.

Stocks Took A Hard Hit Over Delta Fears. Here Are 3 Things To Know

What to know as markets dropped, sending the Dow Jones Industrial Average down more than 700 points to its worst fall since October.

Vermont-based Ben & Jerry's said it will stop sales of its ice cream in the Israeli-occupied Palestinian territories.

Ben & Jerry's Says It Will Stop Ice Cream Sales In Occupied Territories

The company said sales in the Palestinian territories are "inconsistent" with its values. Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett called the move "morally wrong" and vowed to fight it.

Ariel Henry Will Replace Claude Joseph As Haiti's Prime Minister

Haiti's acting Prime Minister Claude Joseph will step down and hand power to Ariel Henry to honor President Moïse's wishes. This comes after a key international bloc threw its support behind Henry.

Jonathan Franklin Joins NPR's Digital News Hub Team

Jonathan Franklin starts his new role at NPR today

New Requirements Compounding Oklahoma's Sexual Assault Kit Backlog

The number of sexual assault kits waiting to be tested by DNA analysts is growing because of a requirement for police to send kits in for testing.

The side of a building in Van Horn, Texas, is adorned with a mural of Blue Origin founder Jeff Bezos over the weekend. Bezos is set to launch into space from Blue Origin's facilities in the town Tuesday morning.

Jeff Bezos And Blue Origin Travel Deeper Into Space Than Richard Branson

The founder of Amazon, who stepped down as CEO this month, lifted off early Tuesday with three crewmates on the maiden flight of Blue Origin's New Shepard launch vehicle.

A selection of online dating app logos are seen on a mobile phone screen. Google searches for "dating" have jumped to a 5-year high.

In The U.S., Google Searches For 'Dating' Have Reached A 5-Year High

Searches for 'dating apps for older people," "top dating apps 2021," and "virtual first date ideas" have also all seen a significant spike.

News Brief: Haiti's Prime Minister, Opioid Lawsuit Negotiations, Bezos Flight

The power struggle in Haiti has been resolved. Negotiators appear close to a settlement for opioid lawsuits. Blue Origin is set to make its first sub-orbital flight with passengers on board.

In early June, people gathered on Indiana University's Bloomington campus to protest the college's vaccine requirement. Later that month, a group of students sued the school, claiming the policy violated their rights.

Indiana University's Vaccine Requirement Should Stand, Federal Judge Rules

A group of students challenged the college's policy, saying it violated their rights to reject medical treatment, among other things.

Oklahoma Steps Up Enforcement As State Grapples With Influx Of Illegal Marijuana Grows

Oklahoma is seeing an influx of marijuana growers coming to the state, but many of them may not be legal, according to the Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics.

Lamar Cornett has worked in restaurants for more than 20 years. During the pandemic, he began thinking about leaving that career behind.

Low Pay, No Benefits, Rude Customers: Restaurant Workers Quit At Record Rate

Average wages for nonmanagers at restaurants and bars hit $15 an hour in May, but many say no amount of pay would get them to return. They are leaving at the highest rate in decades.

There Is A New Effort To Target Gun Trafficking In Chicago

Law enforcement is targeting illegal guns as violent crime rises in cities across the country. Residents of hard-hit neighborhoods in Chicago are stepping up to fight gun violence, too.

Search results for