Ultra-Orthodox Jewish men pray at a yeshiva in Bnei Brak, Israel, on March 21. The war in Gaza has prompted calls for Israel to end military exemptions for full-time religious students. Tamir Kalifa for NPR hide caption toggle caption Tamir Kalifa for NPR Ultra-Orthodox Jewish men pray at a yeshiva
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The Dodgers Are Used to Pressure. This Is Different.
PHOENIX — Flags only fly forever if you raise them. At Dodgertown, the ancestral home of the Los Angeles Dodgers in Vero Beach, Fla., a mural celebrating six World Series winners greeted visitors. No such signage exists at Camelback Ranch. The team has won the National League West 11 times
Which M.L.B. Teams Are Feeling the Most Pressure? League Insiders Weigh In.
As the February sunshine beams down on all of baseball, and the standings say that everyone is undefeated, it’s easy to melt into a zen state of spring training nirvana. But there’s one question in our annual spring survey that jolts us back to life. That’s the part where we
Tai chi reduces blood pressure better than aerobic exercise, study finds
Tai chi has many health benefits. It improves flexibility, reduces stress and can help lower blood pressure. Ruth Jenkinson/Getty Images/Science Photo Library hide caption toggle caption Ruth Jenkinson/Getty Images/Science Photo Library Tai chi has many health benefits. It improves flexibility, reduces stress and can help lower blood pressure. Ruth Jenkinson/Getty
Senate border negotiations forge ahead despite pressure from Trump
Sen. Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., told Republican senators that the politics of the border have shifted, referencing former President Trump’s desire to make immigration a centerpiece of his campaign. Mariam Zuhaib/AP hide caption toggle caption Mariam Zuhaib/AP Sen. Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., told Republican senators that the politics
Bipartisan border deal at risk of collapse under pressure from Trump
Sen. Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., told Republican senators that the politics of the border have shifted, referencing former President Trump’s desire to make immigration a centerpiece of his campaign. Mariam Zuhaib/AP hide caption toggle caption Mariam Zuhaib/AP Sen. Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., told Republican senators that the politics
Guantánamo Bay is still open. This week, pressure ramped up to close it
In this handout photo provided by the U.S. Navy, U.S. Military Police guard detainees in orange jumpsuits on Jan. 11, 2002 at Guantánamo Bay, Cuba. U.S. Navy/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption U.S. Navy/Getty Images In this handout photo provided by the U.S. Navy, U.S. Military Police guard detainees in
Under growing pressure, Meta vows to make it harder for teens to see harmful content
Facebook and Instagram parent Meta is facing pressure to make its apps safer for teens. Lionel Bonaventure/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Lionel Bonaventure/AFP via Getty Images Facebook and Instagram parent Meta is facing pressure to make its apps safer for teens. Lionel Bonaventure/AFP via Getty Images Meta
U.S. defense secretary arrives in Israel as pressure mounts to end the war in Gaza
People mourn as they collect the bodies of Palestinians killed in an airstrike on Monday in Khan Yunis, Gaza. The United Kingdom, France and Germany are the latest countries to call on Israel to reach a “sustainable truce” after more than two months of war in Gaza. Ahmad Hasaballah/Getty Images
China is subtly increasing military pressure on Taiwan. Here's how
A fighter plane takes off for patrol and military exercises around Taiwan carried out by the Eastern Theater Command of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army, April 8. Xinhua News Agency via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Xinhua News Agency via Getty Images A fighter plane takes off for patrol