Majd Al-Waheidi
Majd Al-Waheidi is a digital editor for Morning Edition and Up First, where she edits the daily newsletter and collaborates with hosts on weekly essays. She also sometimes edits interviews for Morning Edition's coverage of books.
Originally from Gaza and a native Arabic speaker, Al-Waheidi previously reported from Gaza for The New York Times and for Channel News Asia. She holds a master's degree in Arab Studies from Georgetown's School of Foreign Service. [Copyright 2025 NPR]
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Dr. Nick Maynard tells NPR he's treating children shot at food distribution sites and witnessing what he believes is the systematic destruction of Gaza's civilian infrastructure. -
What 5 academics and former diplomats told Morning Edition about the U.S. strikes on Iran and fallout with Israel. -
Facing allegations of sexual misconduct, Karim Khan has temporarily stepped aside as a U.N. investigation enters its final stage, the International Criminal Court announced Friday. -
The latest issue of "The Strand Magazine" contains rare stories by the iconic midcentury writers Ian Fleming and Graham Greene. -
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Democratic strategist David Axelrod about Jake Tapper and Alex Thompson's book, which explores Biden's decline and how his inner circle has concealed it from the public. -
NCAA president Charlie Baker discusses a proposed settlement between college athletes and the NCAA for making direct payments to players for their name, image and likeness. -
Immigration attorney Linette Tobin shares details with NPR about the government's case against her client, Jerce Reyes Barrios, a Venezuelan soccer player and father of two. -
International aid workers discuss the real-life impact of U.S. aid cuts in their countries and beyond. -
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Washington, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser about the capital city under President Trump and the planned renaming of Black Lives Matter Plaza. -
The New York City Marathon has a similar acceptance rate to Harvard. To secure a bib, runners can enter a lottery, fundraise with a charity, run nine qualifying racers and volunteer for one, or run a qualifying time.
