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Planet Money. Since he joined the team in 2015, he s reported stories on pears, black pepper, ice cream, chicken, and hot dogs (twice). Come to think of it, he reports on food a whole lot. But he s also driven the world s longest yard sale, uncovered the secretive group that controls international mail, and told the story of a crazy patent scheme that involved an acting Attorney General.
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Morning Edition as a producer and director. The hours were terrible, but the work was fun: He produced interviews with world leaders, witnesses to history, musicians, authors, and directors. He also chose the music that went between stories and directed the live show. He s reported from Haiti, Mexico, and the U.K. Before NPR, he worked at WBUR Boston, KQED San Francisco, KUSP Santa Cruz, a farmers market, a fancy cabinet shop, and a baseball stadium. He s the reigning world champion of Belt Sander Racing. He s glad you as
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The tone was solemn, the message stark: “Don’t go to the gym. Don’t go to the library. Don’t have dinners. Don’t have parties. Cancel.” The grim words came from Swedish prime minister Stefan Löfven in a televised address on 16 November, in which he announced a ban on public events of more than eight people. At first glance, it appeared that Sweden, which had eschewed strict lockdowns since the start of the pandemic, had reversed its stance after spiralling Covid-19 infection rates. Was this an admission that the Swedish strategy had failed? During the first wave of coronavirus, Sweden left most decisions on social distancing in the hands of individuals. People were asked to work from home if possible and avoid public transport, and many complied, but in legal terms the only major restriction on people’s freedoms was a ban on events of more than 500 people, a number that was later reduced to 50. A temporary law that allowed the government to close transport hub
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First Nobel Prizes Were Awarded On This Day In 1901; Know More About Alfred Nobel
The first Nobel Prizes were awarded in Stockholm, Sweden, for physics, chemistry, medicine, literature and peace on this day, i.e., December 10, in 1901.
The first Nobel Prizes were awarded in Stockholm, Sweden, for physics, chemistry, medicine, literature and peace on this day, i.e., December 10, in 1901. The Nobel Prizes are widely regarded as the most prestigious awards given for intellectual achievements in the world. They are awarded annually, however, the first ceremony came on the fifth anniversary of the death of Alfred Nobel, who was the Swedish inventor of dynamite and other high explosives.