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Generations-old historic hotel in Haiti burns to the ground

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Hotel Oloffson had been a gathering place for generations and a center for art and music before it was burned down in 2025.

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Hotel Oloffson in Port-au-Prince, which has survived political upheaval, weather events and the devastating 2010 earthquakes, was burned to the ground by gangs over the weekend. Also, Yemen’s Houthi rebels have attacked ships in the Red Sea for the first time this year. And, experts raise concerns about the legal and ethical implications of Israel’s killing of Iranian scientists, in some cases, along with their families. Also, French President Emmanuel Macron is in the UK for a rare state visit — the first by a French leader in 17 years. Plus, an AI-engineered paint that can combat heat and reduce the need for air conditioning.

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In This Episode

Historic hotel, symbol of Haiti’s past, burns amid gang violence
Special Coverage
5:46
Houthis attack ships in Red Sea for the first time this year
1:15
Who will be on the field as flag football debuts at 2028 Los Angeles Olympics?
5:32
Israel killed some 14 Iranian scientists who worked on the country’s nuclear program
6:23
Things you might have missed
1:22
A return to the top story: historic hotel in Haiti burns down
2:14
Spain seeks to stop ads for all things oil
9:18
Shuttered synagogue reopens for funeral in Kolkata
5:53
Macron gets royal welcome in Britain as France and US seek fresh start
6:31
Paint formula helps cool buildings, thanks to AI
0:48