Malaria in the U.S.

Dreams dashed in shipwreck; Special Olympics star

View this email online Goats and Soda editor's note Ari Daniel for NPR I edit a lot of stories. Naturally, I think they are all important. But sometimes a story touches me in a deeper way. That's what happened when I took my (virtual) editor's red pencil to an account by Ari Daniel about one of his wife's relatives in Lebanon. His post is part of NPR's new Weekly Dose of Wonder series. It's a profile of a man named Nassim Haddad (pictured above), who's experienced all kinds of calamities. His home burned down, his restaurant was destroyed, he had no income ... and he just laughs and moves ahead. Here's how he sums up his attitude: "I start again from the beginning. I start from zero. I [am not] afraid from anything. I can do anything. I am a hero." I edited this story at a time when I was dealing with a stressful family issue. One morning I woke up with a feeling of dread. Then I thought about Haddad. I said to myself, you know, I have the love and support of our family and we'll get through it. He really gave me a dose of wonder. Read the story about Nassim Haddad here. Marc Silver Editor, Goats and Soda in the news Betsy Joles for NPR They set sail with dreams and met disaster: Stories from the ill-fated migrant ship Hundreds of illegal migrants from Pakistan and other nations were aboard, hoping to land lucrative jobs in Europe. We talk to family members, some still awaiting news of the fate of their loved ones. What we do -- and don't -- know about the 5 cases of malaria in the U.S. For the first time in many years, transmission of malaria in the U.S. has been reported. How worried should we be? And does climate change play a role? sports Nacer Talel/NBAE via Getty Images Hoop dreams of a Senegalese b-baller come true at Special Olympics Ablaye Ndiaye, who has Down syndrome, carried the torch in the opening ceremonies, brought energy and joy to the court and won a medal in basketball at this year's games, which concluded on Sunday. Newsletter continues after sponsor message links we like   Batik represents an “intangible cultural heritage of humanity"-- that's what UNESCO said In 2009. The New York Times reports how Josephine Komara has brought a modern touch to this "cultural tradition." Britain wanted to send refugees to Rwanda. Then a court ruled that doing so would not be "lawful" because Rwanda is not a "safe country" for asylum seekers. Now the government wants to overturn the ruling. The Guardian reports. NPR profiles Mexican singer Peso Pluma, whose new album Genesis offers up "bass-slapping glory" while connecting to his roots in "Mexican regional, a largely acoustic, traditional sound, [that] is quickly becoming one of the most popular global genres." Pakistan's troubled economy took a toll on the sale of camels for Eid. The News has the story. Listen to your local NPR station. Visit NPR.org to hear live radio from WBEZ (edit station). What do you think of today's email? We'd love to hear your thoughts, questions and feedback: goatsandsoda@npr.org Enjoying this newsletter? Forward to a friend! They can sign up here. Looking for more great content? Check out all of our newsletter offerings — including Health, Daily News, Code Switch and more! You received this message because you're subscribed to Goats and Soda emails. This email was sent by National Public Radio, Inc., 1111 North Capitol Street NE, Washington, DC 20002 Unsubscribe  |  Privacy Policy