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All About Mosquitoes

All About Mosquitoes

Podcast Transcript Throughout human history, a tiny insect has influenced wars, shaped settlement patterns, halted major engineering projects, and caused more deaths than any other animal. For most of history, no one understood why these creatures were so dan…

The News Flicker·September 5, 2026

Lindsay Clancy trial ends with a final dramatic moment

Lindsay Clancy trial ends with a final dramatic moment

The closely-watched Lindsay Clancy trial has come to and end with one final dramatic moment. The case was on the verge of being declared a mistrial after the jury remained deadlocked on the seventh day of deliberations. But her lawyer made a surprising, last-…

The News Flicker·September 5, 2026

Judge won't block Pentagon from firing Stars and Stripes staffers

Judge won't block Pentagon from firing Stars and Stripes staffers

A federal judge has refused block the Pentagon from firing three Stars and Stripes staff members who claim they were illegally disciplined for speaking out about the military news outlet’s need to maintain its editorial independence. U.S. District Judge Trevo…

The News Flicker·September 4, 2026

Judge extends block on Trump order aiming to limit mail voting

Judge extends block on Trump order aiming to limit mail voting

A federal judge is extending a legal block on President Donald Trump’s plan to regulate mail ballots during the midterm elections. The order Friday from U.S. District Court Judge Indira Talwani comes after she earlier handed down a temporary restraining order…

The News Flicker·September 4, 2026