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Hormones for menopause are safe, study finds. Here's what changed
by Allison Aubrey
Women under 60 can benefit from hormone therapy to treat hot flashes and other symptoms of menopause. That's according to a new study, and is a departure from what women were told in the past.
Encouraging Collaboration Early On Can Lead To More Helpful Children Later
by Michaeleen Doucleff
In many cultures around the world, parents don't need chore charts or allowances for kids to pitch in around the house. A new study shows how parents in these cultures teach children to be helpful.
Group-Chatting Platform Discord Might Change Social Media With Its Business Model
by Bobby Allyn
The group-chatting platform Discord is growing by leaps and bounds — and it doesn't sell targeted ads. Could it be a model for other social media?
Surveillance Video Of George Floyd Shown In The 3rd Day Of The Chauvin Trial
by Adrian Florido
On the third day of Derek Chauvin's murder trial, jurors were shown surveillance video of George Floyd inside the convenience store where he used a fake bill to buy cigarettes.
Remembering Rombina Asti, The Veteran Who's Fight For Transgender Rights Made History
World War II pilot Robina Asti died this month. Her case against the Social Security Administration benefited transgender married couples all over the country.
What Marijuana Legalization Means For Those Who Have Been Hurt By The War On Drugs
by Brian Mann
More states including New York and Virginia are on the brink of legalizing marijuana. What does that mean for people of color who faced high rates of arrest for marijuana possession?
Lumber Prices Are Staying Sky High — Even If The Pandemic Ends Soon
by Frank Morris
Some types of lumber are selling at all time highs, adding tens of thousands of dollars to the price of a new home and home projects. The pandemic has caused supply disruptions and heightened demand.
Attorney Benjamin Crump, Head Of The Floyd Family Legal Team, Speaks On Chauvin Trial
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with attorney Benjamin Crump, who leads the George Floyd family's legal team, on the Chauvin trial proceedings.
Biden To Use Job Creation To Sell His Green Energy Plan
by Scott Detrow
As President Biden prepares to roll out a multi-trillion-dollar infrastructure plan focused on green energy, he's working to frame the measure around jobs — not just addressing climate change.
Political Crisis Deepens In Brazil As 3 Military Commanders Are To Be Replaced
by Philip Reeves
Brazil's Ministry of Defense has announced that the commanders of the army, navy and air force will be replaced, deepening a political crisis for President Jair Bolsonaro.