PBS News Hour

May 22, 2021 - PBS NewsHour Weekend full episode

On this edition for Saturday, May 22, the fragile ceasefire between Israeli forces and Hamas seems to be holding, a NYC-based hedge fund is set to take over one of the country’s largest publishing companies. Also, the new wave of OWLs: Older, Wiser Learning Seniors on college campuses. Hari Sreenivasan anchors from New York.

Older adults are heading to college for new opportunities

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The age wave of Americans 50 and older has been sweeping across college campuses for both personal and professional reasons. After a lifetime of work, these older adults are now catching-up on missed educational opportunities. NewsHour Weekend special correspondent, Mike Cerre reports from Berkeley, California.

Previews + Extras

  • A hedge fund is taking over the Tribune papers: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    A hedge fund is taking over the Tribune papers

    S2021 E142 - 4m 56s

    Shareholders for Tribune Publishing approved a $630 million takeover bid by NYC-based hedge fund, Alden Global Capital, known for expanding profits by slashing newsrooms. The unions representing several Tribune newspapers including the Baltimore Sun, Chicago Tribune and Hartford Courant, opposed the deal sparking concerns over the future of local papers. NPR’s David Folkenflik joins.

  • The cease-fire between Israeli forces and Hamas continued: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    The cease-fire between Israeli forces and Hamas continued

    S2021 E142 - 5m 32s

    The ceasefire between Israeli forces and Hamas held for a second day. Meanwhile, Gazans returned to their homes to survey the damage as UN humanitarian relief officials said rebuilding health facilities was a high priority because of the coronavirus pandemic. NPR correspondent Daniel Estrin joins to discuss.

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