In this episode of the NPR Up First podcast, we dive into three significant news stories. First, the Supreme Court is fast-tracking its review of a potential TikTok ban, weighing national security against free speech rights. Next, there’s the delicate issue of Syrian refugees returning home after years spent in Jordanian camps, amid ongoing conflict in their homeland. Finally, we discuss the recent verdicts in a prominent French rape trial, where all defendants were convicted, igniting a national dialogue about rape culture and violence against women.
