News in :90 – Nov. 28, 2023

In a major breakthrough, India’s Transportation Minister, Nitin Gadkari, announced the successful rescue of all 41 construction workers trapped in the Silkyara Tunnel after 17 days. Meanwhile, Israel and Hamas have agreed to extend their cease-fire, potentially leading to further exchanges of hostages. In the U.S., Hunter Biden has defiantly offered to testify publicly before Congress in response to a Republican subpoena, adding a new layer of complexity to the ongoing special counsel probe amidst President Joe Biden’s reelection campaign.

News in :90 – Sept. 19, 2023

India expelled a senior Canadian diplomat, authorities have divided the Libyan city of Derna into four sections to prevent disease outbreaks and the Mississippi River’s low water level is causing transport restrictions. Managing Editor Owen Larson has today’s News in :90.

News in :90 – April 19, 2023

Federal investigators say BNSF railroad is analyzing a section of fractured rail after last month’s fiery derailment. Fox News agreed Tuesday to pay Dominion voting systems nearly $800 million in a settlement over election claims. India is on track to become the world’s most populous nation.

OPINION: The environmental issues and the labor issues surrounding fast fashion – why don’t we stop buying it?

Over the past year, the infamous fast fashion brand SHEIN has surpassed other major fast fashion brands, such as H&M and Zara. SHEIN is known for its insanely low prices and variety of clothing options. Although that sounds tempting enough, the issue is majorly in the low labor wages in China, as well as the extremely unsustainable measures to tailor these items. SHEIN is just one of the many fast fashion brands that has gained popularity. It seems as though everyone acknowledges how unsustainable these brands are, yet no one seems to stop buying from them. Reporter Macy Berendsen argues we need to pay more attention to the fast fashion crisis.

News in :90 – April 26, 2021

India set another record on Monday for new coronavirus infections at more than 350,000, and Chloé Zhao became the first woman of color to win best director with “Nomadland” Sunday at the 93rd Academy Awards. Studio and Podcast Producer Kayla Mayer has today’s News in :90.

News in :90 – Nov. 4, 2019

St. Thomas theology professor Ted Ulrich will present his findings on India’s independence movement, the whistleblower who raised alarms about President Donald Trump’s dealings with Ukraine will answer House Republican questions, and authorities lifted all evacuation orders as firefighters made progress against a blaze near Los Angeles. Rae Beaner has today’s News in :90.