As It Happens: Thursday Edition
Part One
North Korea missile test
North Korea tests a banned long-range missile that appears to be capable of reaching the United States — which is all the more worrisome because no diplomatic overtures appear to be reaching North Korea.
US tornados
A Texas elementary school was right in the path of a tornado, during school pick-up. A police chief tells us about the frantic rush to see whether students and staff were safe.
Brain device speech
After months in a completely locked-in state, a fully paralyzed man receives a brain implant that allows him to communicate with his family in full sentences.
Part Two
African oil and gas
Europe has ignored African oil and gas for a long time — but Russia's invasion of Ukraine has European officials talking about change — and talking to African energy suppliers.
London beaver return
For the first time in centuries, a Canadian icon has been reintroduced in London — and a local councillor tells us how Justin and Sigurney Beaver are settling in.
Part Three
Chicago gas giveaway
Gas prices in Chicago, like in every other city on Earth, have gone through the roof. But unlike every other city on Earth, stations there were offering free gas today — courtesy of a local businessman with deep pockets.
Lego sucking machine
It hurts to step on a Lego block — but for now, you'll just have to suck it up. Emotionally. In the future, though, you might just be able to suck it up physically — thanks to our guest's ingenious, extremely Lego-specific invention.