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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.
Afghans are still making the dangerous trek to the U.S. via Mexico to escape Taliban
by Tom Bowman
Kabul fell to the Taliban close to two years ago, but desperate Afghans continue to flee, even taking the dangerous journey into the U.S. across the Mexican border.
Cooling down in the heat puts extra financial strain on already struggling Americans
The heat in the U.S. this summer has broken records, and this kind of summer might be the new normal. So what can the government do to help support those who can't afford to cool their homes?
Hunger and food shortages remain a severe problem for millions in Yemen
by Fatma Tanis
Even though the fighting in the long civil war has decreased, millions of women and children in Yemen face severe malnutrition amid a lack of aid.
Young women get proactive before heading to HBCUs in states with abortion bans
by April Dembosky
As some young women head to HBCUs in states where abortion is restricted or banned, they're getting education and birth control to help safeguard their reproductive health during college.
Judge rules in favor of young activists in Montana climate change trial
by Nathan Rott
A Montana judge ruled in favor of 16 youths who argued that a law stopping agencies from considering climate impacts while issuing permits violates their right to a clean and healthy environment.
Niger coup leaders charge deposed president for treason, deepening worry for region
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with researcher Andrew Lebovich about the aftermath of the coup in Niger, where leaders of the military say they will prosecute the country's deposed president for treason.
Despite the Hollywood strike, some movies are still in production. Here's why
by Mandalit del Barco
Hollywood actors are on strike, but the union is allowing some productions to continue. That's created some disagreement in the rank and file.
Hawaii Rep. Jill Tokuda on relief needed for Maui fire destruction
NPR's Juana Summers speaks with Jill Tokuda, who represents Hawaii in the U.S. House of Representatives about the search and rescue efforts continue in Maui after wildfires.
The market for elderberries is booming
by Jonathan Ahl
Sales of elderberries exploded during the COVID-19 pandemic. The fruit is often used as a nutritional supplement. Now, there's a debate among growers over expanding the crop's market even more.
A Maui doctor's efforts to deliver medical care to those hit by deadly wildfires
by Jason DeRose
Recovery is moving along slowly in the wake of last week's deadly wildfires in Maui. One challenge is getting medical care to those who need it. One doctor is trying to do all he can.
The trailblazing prosecutor who may be charging Trump in Atlanta
by Sam Gringlas
Fani Willis is the prosecutor who may be about to charge former President Donald Trump in Atlanta. She's known for her wide-reaching racketeering cases.