'Sex For Grades Scandal'; Blood Sugar And Alzheimer's; Trump's Deleted Tweets

Plus, what monkeys can teach us about being human

Stories And Podcasts You May Have Missed BBC Africa Eye Professors at universities in Ghana and Nigeria were caught on camera propositioning undercover BBC journalists posing as students. One Nigerian education expert says sexual harassment at universities "is like an open secret. It's crazy. Everybody has a story." President Trump's tweets are considered part of the presidential record, which federal law says must be preserved. His deleted posts are alarming experts and prompting grassroots archival efforts. Some members of Congress want to require cars to be designed to prevent drunken driving. Proposed legislation would make it mandatory for all new cars and trucks to come loaded with passive, virtually unnoticeable alcohol detection systems by 2024.  The anonymous writer who penned last year's surprise New York Times op-ed, "I Am Part of the Resistance Inside the Trump Administration," has a new tell-all book coming. The book is billed as an expansion of the opinion piece.  There's a reckoning underway in the courts about the damage wrought by the opioid crisis and who should pay for it. One tentative dollar amount floated last week to settle with four of the companies: $48 billion. But by one estimate, the opioid crisis is costing more than three times that every single year. Brain scientists are offering a new reason to control blood sugar levels: It might help lower your risk of developing Alzheimer's disease. The Trump administration’s campaign to ban tech giant Huawei's 5G equipment around the globe has had limited success. Here’s a visual breakdown of who has (and has not) jumped on the “banned” wagon.  Fighting fire with fire: NPR follows a special unit into the woods in Spain to see how it uses targeted burns to stop wildfires faster.  Newsletter continues after sponsor message Music Notes NPR Movie stars and musicians share their favorite Joni Mitchell lyrics.  A diverse (though definitely starry) group of Joni Mitchell's artist friends recite — and sometimes sing — their favorite lyrics by the writer with perhaps a word about why those lines spoke to them. The result was a collage of her insights, jokes and poignant flourishes. The things we lost in Kanye's gospel year.  In 2019, Kanye West rose from the ashes of a career flameout by taking his faith on tour. But engaging with this self-styled salvation means forgetting what gospel music was created to do. This Week's Listens Brennan Linsley/AP What monkeys can teach us about being human. Some of Laurie Santos' most insightful research was sparked by an embarrassing incident. One day, monkeys — her research subjects — stole all the fruit she needed to run a study. The moment sparked Santos’ research path on the similarities and differences in how humans and nonhuman primates act. (Listening time, 48:33) ► LISTEN One McDonald's in France has become a social justice cause. In France, McDonald's is often a symbol of everything that's despised about American capitalism and fast-food culture. But McDonald's employees in Marseille are fighting to save their restaurant. For them, McD's isn't a capitalist giant; it's a vital community anchor in an under-resourced immigrant neighborhood. (Listening time, 7:13) ► LISTEN Our Picture Show Picks Lynsey Addario The reality of maternal mortality around the world. Every two minutes, a woman dies giving birth. Over the past decade, MacArthur Fellowship-winning photojournalist Lynsey Addario has covered the risks women face around the world, warning that some people “think of childbirth as Hallmark pictures, but there’s a lot that’s not beautiful about it.” These images may disturb some readers.    Puerto Rico is about to ban cockfighting, but not everyone is OK with it. Legal cockfighting is about to end in Puerto Rico -- the last place under federal jurisdiction where it is allowed.  The Humane Society's president calls it "a brutal blood sport that should've gone a long time ago," but on the island, it's a big industry and considered by many to be part of the culture. "I was going to pass this onto my children ," says José Torres, who raises and trains other people's roosters for fights. — By Suzette Lohmeyer What do you think of today's email? We'd love to hear your thoughts, questions and feedback: bestofnpr@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 Daily News, Politics, Health and more! You received this message because you're subscribed to Best of NPR emails. This email was sent by National Public Radio, Inc., 1111 North Capitol Street NE, Washington, DC 20002 Unsubscribe  |  Privacy Policy