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Indian Prime Minister Modi Wins Reelection

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has won reelection and his party performed well in parliamentary elections. What does his victory signal about the world's most populous democracy?

Confusion over whether food is still safe to eat after its "sell by" or "use before" date accounts for about one-fifth of food waste in U.S. homes, the FDA says. The agency is urging the food industry to adopt "best if used by" wording on packaged foods.

To Reduce Food Waste, FDA Urges 'Best If Used By' Date Labels

Confusion over whether a food is still safe to eat after its "sell by" or "use before" date accounts for about 20% of food waste in U.S. homes, the FDA says. The new wording aims to clear that up.

Nigel Farage (left, with megaphone), leader of the new Brexit Party, which went into Thursday's European elections ahead in the opinion polls, addresses crowds in Clacton-on-Sea, England, last month. Farage routinely excoriates the European Union in his stump speeches.

U.K. Votes For European Parliament, Even As Many Long For The Day Outside The EU

As many pro-Brexit voters express nostalgia for an earlier time in the country's history, the governing Conservative Party could face a humiliating defeat in European elections.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is adorned with a garland of flowers by members of his political party at their headquarters in New Delhi on Thursday, following a victory in the country's national elections.

Modi Wins In Landslide Election, A Victory For Hindu Nationalists

It was a resounding victory not just for Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, but for his political party. Critics accused the party of using fear tactics amid rising Hindu nationalism.

Renewable Energy Sources Left Out Of House Energy Bill

Opponents are outraged over changes made to the so-called “clean air” bill approved by an Ohio House committee this week. The legislation subsidizes…

Elephants eat foliage at Botswana's Mashatu game reserve in 2010.

Botswana Lifts Its Ban On Elephant Hunting

Fewer than 400 licenses will be granted annually, the government of Botswana said Thursday. Conservationists are decrying the decision as horrific and unethical.

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg, pictured earlier this month in France, told reporters on Thursday that the tech giant is making great strides in fighting hate speech and crime online.

Facebook Removed Nearly 3.4 Billion Fake Accounts In 6 Months

Nearly all the phony accounts were caught by artificial intelligence and a boost in human monitoring. CEO Mark Zuckerberg said breaking up the company would make purging abusive accounts harder.

Roger Severino, director of the Office for Civil Rights, announced Friday a new proposed rule rolling back anti-discrimination protections for transgender patients. Those protections had been written in 2016 but enjoined in court.

Trump Administration Proposes Rule To Reverse Protections For Transgender Patients

A federal agency issued a proposed rule Friday that rolls back Obama-era protections for transgender patients. Advocates for transgender people say the rule leaves them vulnerable to discrimination.

Booksmart

A hilariouas teen comedy with smart heroines and important themes.BooksmartGrade: ADirector: Olivia WildeScreenplay: Susanna Fogel (The Spy Who Dumped…

'Reluctant Psychonaut' Michael Pollan Embraces 'New Science' Of Psychedelics

Author Michael Pollan experimented with mushrooms, LSD and other psychedelics while researching his latest book, How to Change Your Mind. Originally broadcast May 15, 2018.

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