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60 young participants from across the Mideast and North Africa are working in Starting Up Together, an online hub, to develop ideas that can have an social impact

Hamzah, accused of plotting against his half-brother the king, says he’ll refuse to abide by orders confining him to palace and barring communicating with others

When times get tough in the developing world, many workers eke out a living by doing odd jobs, driving taxis or selling snacks on the street. In the post-Covid economy, even those options aren’t helping.

Time back home with voters only emboldens Republicans to oppose Biden’s agenda  The Washington Post Republicans mobilize for showdown that will help define the Biden presidency  CNN Republican Sen. Roy Blunt calls on Biden to slash massive infrastructure plan to $615 billion  CNBC

‘The 45th’: Why Trump is abandoning his iconic brand for a number  NBC News

NPR’s Steve Inskeep talks to Jared Malsin of The Wall Street Journal about Jordanian officials arresting more than a dozen individuals — including high-profile members of the kingdom.

Although the overall jobs market is starting to come back, youth unemployment remains stubbornly high, creating a lot of anxiety among the latest class of college and high school seniors. (Image credit: Courtesy of Bao Ha)

Former prosecutors and judges say Toforest Johnson’s murder conviction was based on shaky evidence. The case is getting a new look as district attorneys review the integrity of past prosecutions. (Image credit: Shanaye Poole)

Hunter Biden’s new memoir is a story of his years of alcohol and drug addiction. He tells NPR that the one constant was the love of his family: “Their light was never not seeking me out.” (Image credit: Teresa Kroeger/Getty

Derek Chauvin trial has Minneapolis ‘on edge,’ says Rep. Ilhan Omar  New York Post George Floyd’s family describes heart-wrenching experience in the courtroom during Derek Chauvin’s trial, attorney says  CNN When to ignore race in the Derek Chauvin trial  The Washington Post Derek