News · World News · United States
Will a macaque eat a grape sitting on a pile of poo? A study on germophobia
When an outbreak strikes, humans try to avoid germs. (Remember wiping off groceries at the start of the pandemic?) What about ... monkeys?
This is a short summary of a report by a third-party publisher. Newsline Press did not produce the original reporting.
Read the full story at NPROriginal publisher: NPR
This story concerns a sensitive subject. Details are as reported by the named publisher and may develop.
Spotted an error? Request a correction · Corrections Policy
Related stories
The week in pictures: Protests across France, wildfires in Indonesia and Brazilian elections
From student protests across France over the weekend and presidential elections in Brazil pitting leftist incumbent Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva against right-wing challenger Flavio Bolsonaro to wildfires in Indonesia, FRANCE 24 looks back at some of the most striking images from the past week.
France 24 ·
Oil slick from tanker in Hormuz Strait washes up on UAE beaches
An oil slick has been filmed washing up on the UAE shoreline, prompting authorities to close beaches in Umm Al Quwain.
Al Jazeera ·
CENTCOM reportedly has plans for Iran strikes: Will Trump approve them?
Reports say Pentagon has drawn up plans for strikes after midterm polls, but analysts question what it could achieve.
Al Jazeera ·
The College of Magic turns ordinary kids into confident, top-hat wearing magicians
The students, many from marginalized communities, learn to conjure up candy, do card tricks — and face the world with a confident, creative and resilient mindset.
NPR ·
At least 1,300 people arrested in mass weekend protests across France
At least 1,300 people were arrested on the sidelines of Saturday's protests across France and at least 50 officers and three protesters were hurt, the interior ministry said Sunday. The arrests occurred as clashes broke out on the margins of largely calm demonstrations in major cities over the high cost of living.
France 24 ·
Iran’s authorities take ‘self-sacrifice’ mobilisation campaign nationwide
The IRGC says it wants to use main squares in every capital of Iran’s 31 provinces for the Janfada campaign.
Al Jazeera ·