In this episode of the NPR Up First podcast, three key news stories are highlighted: President-elect Trump's cabinet nominees are under varying degrees of scrutiny from the Republican-controlled Senate; a UN report reveals a shocking rise in femicide worldwide, underscoring the failures of law enforcement and the risks women face at home; and the COP29 climate conference wrapped up with a commitment to triple climate financing for developing countries, though many consider this amount inadequate, raising concerns about the dedication of wealthier nations.
