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A Palestinian doctor was at work in Nasser hospital in Khan Younis when nine of her ten children were killed and her husband wounded by an Israeli airstrike. It is the latest tragedy as Israel's military campaign continues to place a huge toll on the civilian population. The Israeli military says “the claim regarding harm to uninvolved civilians is under review”. We hear from a Bulgarian doctor who is working at the hospital.Also in the programme: The dissident Iranian director Jafar Panahi has won the top prize at the Cannes Film Festival for "It Was Just an Accident" -- a movie shot in secret and inspired by his own experience in prison; and Five years after American author Jenine Cummins was vilified for her novel American Dirt, she tells us why she wrote her new book.(Picture: Civil defence teams carry a body after the strike in Khan Younis. Credit: Getty)
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky has said he's still ready for talks with Russia's President Putin, but that Moscow is not serious about negotiations. He was speaking in Turkey, where he's met President Erdogan. Mr Zelensky accused Russia of disrespecting Turkey and the United States by sending a comparatively low- level delegation to Istanbul for talks, after Mr Putin decided not to attend. Mr Zelensky said he'd nevertheless send a delegation there, led by his defence minister.Also in the programme: More deadly Israeli airstrikes in Gaza - more than 100 people killed; and President Trump's plan to end birthright citizenship is heard in the US Supreme Court.(Photo: Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky. Credit: Getty)
In 1933, newly-elected US President Franklin D Roosevelt attempted to drag the United States out of the depression with the New Deal.One of the biggest public spending projects in history, the programme funded hundreds of infrastructure projects and created thousands of jobs.In 2020, Lucy Burns listened to archive interviews and spoke to author Adam Cohen about how the deal changed American people's lives.Eye-witness accounts brought to life by archive. Witness History is for those fascinated by the past. We take you to the events that have shaped our world through the eyes of the people who were there. For nine minutes every day, we take you back in time and all over the world, to examine wars, coups, scientific discoveries, cultural moments and much more. Recent episodes explore everything from football in Brazil, the history of the ‘Indian Titanic' and the invention of air fryers, to Public Enemy's Fight The Power, subway art and the political crisis in Georgia. We look at the lives of some of the most famous leaders, artists, scientists and personalities in history, including: visionary architect Antoni Gaudi and the design of the Sagrada Familia; Michael Jordan and his bespoke Nike trainers; Princess Diana at the Taj Mahal; and Görel Hanser, manager of legendary Swedish pop band Abba on the influence they've had on the music industry. You can learn all about fascinating and surprising stories, such as the time an Iraqi journalist hurled his shoes at the President of the United States in protest of America's occupation of Iraq; the creation of the Hollywood commercial that changed advertising forever; and the ascent of the first Aboriginal MP.(Photo: US President Franklin D Roosevelt. Credit: Getty)
In January 1990, Cuban singer Celia Cruz, known as ‘the Queen of salsa', went back to Cuba. Banned by Fidel Castro for opposing his regime, it was the only time in her 43 years of exile that she was able to visit the island.She was invited to sing in the US naval base on Guantanamo Bay. The trip only lasted a day and a half, but it was full of touching moments and symbolisms. Omer Pardillo Cid, Celia's manager and close friend, tells Stefania Gozzer about the mark this visit left in the singer.(Photo: Celia Cruz holds a Cuban flag as she performs during the 'Combinacion Perfecta' concert at Madison Square Garden, New York City, 1993. Credit: Getty)
In 1984, Nike signed rookie basketball player Michael Jordan and created a shoe in his name – the Air Jordan.The unprecedented deal would change sports marketing forever.Former executive Sonny Vaccaro was the man who persuaded his bosses to put all their marketing budget on one untried player.He became convinced of Michael's talent after seeing him make the winning shot in a college game.He tells Vicky Farncombe about the challenges of persuading Michael – an Adidas fan – to sign, and how the Air Jordan's controversial black and red colour scheme upset the National Basketball Association (NBA).(Photo: Air Jordans. Credit: Getty)
Drunk driving kills thousands each year across the nation. And over the weekend, we received a painful reminder of that in Monroe County. On this Daily J, WWJ's Brian Fisher wonders if a new law on the way would have helped prevent another needless tragedy. (Credit: Getty)
Charges are expected to be filed today against a suspected drunk driver who crashed into a building in Monroe County over the weekend, which was hosting a children's birthday party. Two children -- a young brother and sister -- were killed. Many others were injured. WWJ's Jon Hewett has details. Phase 4 of road closures and detours are now in place for the NFL Draft. WWJ's Michelle Pena with the update from the 24 HOUR Traffic Center. (Credit: Getty)
Criminal charges are expected tomorrow against a 66-year-old woman who police say was drunk when she crashed into a building in Monroe County over the weekend -- killing two children at a birthday party. Drivers headed to downtown Detroit will see more road closures around the NFL Draft theater. Woodward Avenue is closed from Campus Martius to Hart Plaza. (Credit: Getty)
'Phase 3' of road closures is beginning for the NFL Draft. WWJ's Charlie Langton has more. It's National Work Zone Awareness Week -- reminding drivers to SLOW DOWN and use caution when in a construction zone. (Credit: Getty)
A wind advisory in effect Friday with gusts between 45-50mph. The National Weather Service says to drive carefully and lock down anything that could be blown away outside. The Michigan State Police and Michigan Department of Health and Human Services have announced the purchase of gun locks, free to the public and available in all MDHHS county offices and many local health departments statewide. (Credit: Getty)
We are just minutes away from the peak of the solar eclipse here in Southeast Michigan -- as the celestial event captures the attention of millions of people in the area. WWJ's Jon Hewett is in Luna Pier down in Monroe County. As millions of people watch a solar eclipse -- General Motors is thinking about the moon. WWJ's Auto Beat Reporter Jeff Gilbert has more. (Credit: Getty)
Hundreds of students with two Palestinian groups on campus walked out of class at noon holding a rally in the Diag. Videos posted to Instagram show that the crowed then moved into buildings on campus, including the art museum and chemistry building. (Credit: Getty) 21-year-old Noah Williams has been charged with assault with intent to murder and assault with a dangerous weapon in connection with the two incidents.
It was just before 9 o'clock last night that Eastpointe PD was dispatched following a report of shots fired. Officers discovered that the incident began blocks away as the victims told them that they were parked outside a home there, when another vehicle pulled up along-side and began shooting at them. WWJ's Jon Hewett has more. A Detroit man is behind bars after leading police on a chase in a stolen Jeep over the weekend. It was all recorded on dash cam. (Credit: Getty)
After an election held just days after his release from prison, Bassirou Diomaye Faye is set to become Senegal's next president, and at 44, the youngest in the country's history. From Dakar, the BBC's Khadidiatou Cissé and Thomas Naadi tell us more about the new Senegalese leader.Banksy's new neighbour BBC Mundo's Carlos Serrano shares his experience of finding himself at the centre of a big news story, after a Banksy mural was painted outside his apartment. Kashmiri carpet weavers In Indian-administered Kashmir, an ancient code called 'talim' was traditionally used to pass on complex patterns to carpet weavers. BBC India's Priti Gupta reports on how computers and AI are changing this, and the impact on the traditional carpet industry. Brazil's forest-friendly rubber tappers The growing interest in sustainable ways of exploiting the Amazon rainforest has created new opportunities for Brazil's traditional rubber tappers, who can get enhanced payments for preserving the areas where they work. Julia Carneiro reported for BBC Brasil on how the scheme works. The Big Korean Dictionary The Korean language has been diverging between North and South Korea since the peninsula was divided. To keep track of the changes, an inter-Korean dictionary project was set up in 2005, with linguists from both sides. But worsening relations mean the project was suspended in 2015, as BBC Korean's Seonwook Lee reports.Come with us! The Fifth Floor is moving and we would love it if you can join us. You can now find all our episodes on The Documentary, the home of original, global storytelling, from the BBC World Service. Search for The Documentary, wherever you found this podcast, and don't forget to subscribe or follow.(Photo: Bassirou Diomaye Faye. Credit: Getty)
Step inside the chocolate factory to hear the secrets of what it's like to invent sweet treats for a living. Find out why chocolatiers think the raw material is like a “needy child”, but can also bring great joy to people's lives. And hear the family story of the invention of one of the best-known British chocolate bars, with a trip to an archive of hidden stories from the confectionary industry – and some well-preserved sweets. If you would like to get in touch with the show, please email: thefoodchain@bbc.co.uk Presenter: Ruth Alexander Producer: Hannah Bewley (Image: Chocolate bars on a colourful background. Credit: Getty)
Accuweather meteorologist Matt Benz says the stormy weather is expected to move in during the late afternoon and evening hours. Stay with WWJ for the very latest. A police standoff in Royal Oak last night lasts for more than three hours before the suspect is taken into custody. More from WWJ's Charlie Langton. (Credit: Getty)
A big celebration today for the city of Detroit -- which is marking a remarkable financial turnaround -- going from the nation's largest municipal bankruptcy in 2014, to achieving investment grade status in just 10 years. Between this weekend's NCAA Sweet 16 regional championship taking place in downtown Detroit and the NFL Draft just about 30 days away, tens of thousands of people are expected to be in the area. It's the perfect opportunity for people to see the city in a different light. (Credit: Getty)
Allen Park residents upset over deteriorating conditions of sidewalks. WWJ's Mike Campbell has more. Detroit police have posted a $2,000 reward for information leading to whoever fired two shots at officers on the city's eastside. (Credit: Getty)
Charges have been filed against the suspect in connection to the murder of a transgender woman in Wayne County last June. WWJ's Jon Hewett has more. U.S. Supreme Court rules public officials can block comments on social media in certain comments, this stems from a court case in Pontiac. (Credit: Getty)
Two men face felony charges for allegedly drag racing, causing a crash that killed one and critically injured another. WWJ's Chralie Langton has more. A woman who has missing for more than 7 years was found at a motel in Inkster. (Credit: Getty)
A car has slammed into a wall at a Canton Walmart, will several reportedly injured. The Detroit Pistons hosted a 'Second Chance Summit,' offering expungement opportunities to hundreds of Detroiters. (Credit: Getty)
A wind advisory is NOW in effect for all of southeast Michigan. The National Weather Service says wind speed is expected to get up to 20 to 30 miles per hour with gusts around 45. A tornado touched down in Genesee County early this morning. WWJ's Beth Fisher has more. (Credit: Getty)
While we are expecting some rain this morning, thunderstorms are expected tonight. We could break the record for high temperatures today. Forecasters say we'll get into the mid-60's and should break the record of 63 set in 1976. The severe weather is expected to arrive in Metro Detroit after 8pm tonight. The polls are now open in Michigan. WWJ's Charlie Langton was live in Dearborn, where he's talking with voters.(Credit: Getty)
Some local police departments are reporting trouble with their 911 service, in connection with a big nationwide outage of wireless services. WWJ's Mike Campbell reports which services are affected, and more importantly, which municipalities are reporting 911 issues. Two small children are being credited with saving the life of their father, following a suspected drug overdose. But, there's a lot more to this story. WWJ's Charlie Langton has the details. (Credit: Getty)
Last year, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed the 'Check Your Heart Act' into law, allowing residents to opt-in to becoming an organ donor on their state income tax forms — and it goes into effect this tax season. On this Daily J, WWJ's Brian Fisher explores what inspired this, and why? (Credit: Getty)
Gas prices in Metro Detroit seem to be floating around $3.29 per gallon, a huge spike from last week. WWJ's Charlie Langton has more. The U.S. Coast Guard is handing out awards to a crew who saved a man who fell off the Ambassador Bridge. WWJ's Mike Campbell has the details. (Credit: Getty)
Republicans in the US Senate have blocked legislation that would bring in tougher border restrictions and grant a $118bn foreign aid package. Sam Fenwick looks at why the major bipartisan deal which took months to negotiate was voted down.Also we find out if Australian consumers are paying too much for their groceries and childcare. There is tough competition in online retail as Alibaba loses market share to two of its major rivals. We hear who they are and why they are having so much success. Sam Fenwick is joined throughout the programme by two guests: Sergio Guzman, in Bogotá, Colombia's where he runs his own risk analysis company and Karen Percy in Adelaide, Australia a freelance reporter, formerly of the Australian Broadcasting Corporation.(Picture: The United States Capitol Building, the seat of Congress, on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. Credit: Getty)
Side hustles are becoming a more common occurrence; not just in Michigan, but nationwide. WWJ's Brian Fisher explores whether passion, or necessity, is driving this change, and what possible repercussions some people may face as a result. (Credit: Getty)
A few more inches of snow is expected in Metro Detroit Thursday morning, making roads slick and dangerous. WWJ's Mike Campbell has more. A plow truck driver is under investigation after an 86-year old was run over walking to her car in Fraser. (Credit: Getty)
On top of the cold weather we have to contend with, we're going to get more snow. WWJ's Dean Devore has more. Tens of thousands of students have another day off because of the extreme cold. All public schools in Oakland, Macomb, Wayne, Livingston and Washtenaw counties are closed today. (Credit: Getty)
Drive to arrive alive -- and on a morning like this, that could mean slowing down. Here's WWJ's Mike Campbell with the latest on the morning commute. Stellantis has replaced its top North American executive. More from WWJ AutoBeat Reporter Jeff Gilbert. (Credit: Getty)
Utilities, like Consumers and DTE, preparing for a strong winter storm this weekend. WWJ's Beth Fisher has more. A Detroit police officer was hospitalized after a shooting on Detroit's west side last night. He and the two suspects are expected to be ok. WWJ's Mike Campbell has the details. (Credit: Getty)
Heavy snow is headed to Michigan, with the storm system being labeled a bomb cyclone. On this Daily J, WWJ's Brian Fisher explores just what a bomb cyclone is, and why we're seeing it now after what was a mild December. (Credit: Getty)
While we have some snow this morning in Metro Detroit, a major winter storm is eyeing southeast Michigan tomorrow. The National Weather Service has posted a Winter Storm Watch from tomorrow morning through Saturday morning. The Taylor School Board has voted to close several elementary schools in an effort to offset a budget deficit. WWJ's Charlie Langton has the details. (Credit: Getty)
An overnight truck fire is still causing delays on I-696 WB in Oakland County. WWJ's Michelle Pena has more. A fire at an Ann Arbor apartment fire has taken the life of one person. An investigation is ongoing. WWJ's Greg Bowman has more. (Credit: Getty)
Michigan's two US senators are raising concerns about non-union carmakers efforts to resist the UAW's organizing efforts. WWJ's Jeff Gilbert has more. A man who survived a house explosion in Washtenaw County is getting better, but has a long recovery ahead of him. Northfield Township police say 72-year old Richard Pruden has been upgraded to stable condition. His grandson, Stephen Bragg, also remains hospitalized in stable condition. Four others died in the explosion. (Credit: Getty)
Michigan is home to a wide variety of wildlife, but one elusive predator is flying under the radar. After alleged sightings in Metro Detroit, The Daily J's Brian Fisher wonders how common the bobcat is in our state, and if the animal poses a threat to your family. (Credit: Getty)
A forklift is the cause of the fire at GM's Factory Zero plant in Detroit. WWJ's Jeff Gilbert has more. An emergency situation at Selfridge Air National Guard base has ended with no injuries. A jet reported landing gear issues and had to circle the airfield before landing. Three people were on board. (Credit: Getty)
Victor Manuel Rocha, an ex-US Ambassador, has been charged with being a spy for Cuba for more than 40 years. On this Daily J, WWJ's Brian Fisher explores the potential damage he caused, and the realities of being a modern day spy. (Credit: Getty)
As the war in Gaza continues, it may seem the worst possible time to revisit the idea of a permanent political resolution of the wider Israeli-Palestinian conflict. US President Joe Biden however, says a two-state solution is still possible. So how realistic is that aspiration? If not two states, what alternatives are there and which country, if any, is trusted by both sides to broker a deal? Amidst the violence, is there any reason to hope? Shaun Ley is joined by: Anshel Pfeffer, an Israeli journalist based in Jerusalem who writes for the Economist and the Israeli newspaper Haaretz. Tahani Mustafa, who is British-Palestinian and a senior Palestine analyst at the International Crisis Group. Dennis Ross, who was Middle East Envoy in Clinton Administration and later served as Special Assistant to President Obama on his National Security Council. Also featuring: Danny Danon, Israeli member of the Knesset for the Likud party Hiba Husseini, former legal adviser to the Palestinian Liberation Organisation and current chair of the Legal Committee to Final Status Negotiations between the Palestinians and Israelis. Produced by Max Horberry and Ellen Otzen (Photo: Olive tree outside Jerusalem's old city. Credit: Getty)
After the COVID-19 pandemic, the United States suffered a severe semiconductor chip shortage that affected many different industries -- including automakers. On this Daily J, WWJ's Brian Fisher explores why these chips are so important to our everyday life, and why relying on foreign manufacturing could be dangerous. (Credit: Getty)
President Biden says the US cannot allow support for Ukraine to be interrupted, a day after Congress dropped such funding provisions to agree a last minute budget deal to avoid a government shutdown. Also in the programme: Tens of thousands of Poles have joined an opposition rally in Warsaw ahead of crucial elections; and former US President Jimmy Carter celebrates turning 99. (Photo: Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky and US President Joe Biden. Credit: Getty)
India's Chandrayaan-3 has become the first spacecraft to land near the south pole of the Moon. Also on the programme: Pakistani police have arrested the owner and operator of the cable car which was stranded high above a riverbed on Tuesday; and we hear from the Egyptian activist Ahmed Douma in his first international interview after ten years in jail. (Image: Scientists of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) celebrate after the successful landing of the Chandrayaan-3 mission on the Moon. Credit: Getty)
Environmental activists in the UK have disrupted high profile sporting events in an effort to persuade the government to stop oil development. How would stopping oil production impact those countries around the world with economies dependent on oil? Tanya Beckett explores the history of oil, the implications of the Ukraine war for its price, how countries like Nigeria and Norway are dependent on oil revenues, and the challenges facing new oil producers in the global south as they face international efforts to limit new oil development in order to meet international climate targets. Presenter Tanya Beckett Producer Phil Reevell Researcher Matt Toulson Editor Tara McDermott Technical producer Gareth Jones (Industrial offshore oil rig platform on the North Seacoast, UK. Credit Getty images)
White House advisor, Jake Sullivan, said the US wouldn't leave Ukraine defenceless as he pledged to send cluster bombs to assist them against Russia. Also on the programme; climate campaigners say a new pledge by the global shipping industry to reduce planet warming gases to net zero by or around 2050 is too weak. And the capital of Uruguay, Montevideo, only has a week's supply of water left says the government. (Picture: Cluster Bomb in Ukraine. Credit: Getty)
Many companies are urging staff to return to the office instead of working remotely, but noise levels are rising in workplaces, which can cause stress and undermine productivity. This means offices are now being built or redesigned to control noise, Russell Padmore visits one in Ireland. Producer / presenter: Russell Padmore Image: Office space; Credit: Getty images
A BBC investigation has cast serious doubt on the Greek coastguard's account of the sinking of a ship carrying hundreds of migrants on Wednesday. Greek authorities have not yet responded to the BBC's findings. Also on the programme; the United States has given a positive assessment of talks between its top diplomat and China's foreign minister, but Beijing says relations are at a historic low. And, we hear how Swiss voters backed ambitious plans to save melting glaciers. (Picture: A bus transporting survivors of the tragic shipwreck that occurred off the coast of Pylos on June 14th (Credit: Getty)
In 1999 the body of the legendary British mountaineer, George Mallory, was found on Mount Everest. Mallory disappeared on the mountain in 1924 after making a final push for the summit with his fellow climber Andrew Irvine. They were never seen again. Farhana Haider has been speaking to Jochen Hemmleb one of the original members of the team that discovered George Mallory's remains.Photo: George Mallory. Credit: Getty
The Great Green Wall is one of the most ambitious environmental projects ever conceived, creating a vast belt of vegetation spanning Africa by 2030; from Senegal on the Atlantic to Djibouti on the Red Sea. It was heralded as Africa's contribution to the fight against climate change, reversing damage caused by drought, overgrazing and poor farming techniques. The regreening of 11 Sahel countries on the edge of the Sahara Desert would create millions of jobs, boost food security, and reduce conflict and migration. The plan was launched by the African Union in 2007, and despite political consensus, only 4% of the Great Green Wall had been completed by 2021. So what has gone wrong? What lessons have been learned, and will a change of strategy ensure its success by the end of the decade? Presenter: Audrey Brown Producer: Ravi Naik Editor: Tara McDermott Researcher: Anoushka Mutanda-Dougherty Broadcast Co-ordinators: Brenda Brown (Photo: The Niger river in Mali. Credit: Getty images)
Here's the of Alternatives to Chardonnay list from the show! Photo: Chardonnay grapes. Credit: Getty images via Canva Chablis-Influenced – other cool climate wines Alsace Pinot blanc or Alto Adige Pinot bianco Dry Chenin Blanc from Loire – Savennieres (more than Vouvray) Sancerre (same soils) Muscadet – lees aging Godello from Valdeorras or Ribeira Sacra Bourgogne style –More floral, fuller, neutral to medium oak, malolactic fermentation -- full or part, mineral driven, herbal Pecorino – Marche, Abruzzo Soave Fiano Avesso from Vinho Verde Lisboa blends – Fernao Pires blends White Rhône blends – especially with Roussanne or Marsanne as the lead (viognier is too peachy, Grenache blanc too herbal) Gamay – Beaujolais New world Chenin Blanc – old vine from CA or South Africa Heavier – oak, fuller bodied, peachy, tropical, bready (lees influence) White Rioja White Priorat and CndP – big wines Aged Hunter Valley Semillon (Australia, New South Wales) Possibly Grüner Veltliner because of the melon, tropical notes, smooth body but a little too “green” for a Chardonnay substitute Sparkling (hard to find a substitute!) we recommend: Crémant de Loire (Chenin) Crémant de Alsace (Pinot Blanc) _______________________________________________________________ Thanks to our sponsors: I could not be happier to announce my partnership with Wine Access, once again. Wines Access is my go-to source for the best selection of interesting wines you can't find locally. Every box you get from Wine Access is meticulous -- tasting notes with food and wine pairing, serving temperature suggestions, and perfectly stored wine. It's no wonder that Wine Access was rated the best wine club by New York Times Wirecutter and is the official partner and wine provider of The MICHELIN Guide. Check out my favorite wines on the page at www.wineaccess.com/normal, sign up for their daily emails, and join one of their wine clubs...AND get 10% your first order! If you think our podcast is worth the price of a bottle or two of wine a year, please consider virtually buying us some bottles by becoming a member of Patreon... you'll get even more great content, live interactions and classes! www.patreon.com/winefornormalpeople To register for an AWESOME, LIVE WFNP class with Elizabeth go to: www.winefornormalpeople.com/classes