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Pharma reps have visited doctors for decades. What impact does it have on patients?
by Sydney Lupkin
A economic research study shows that oncologists' prescribing habits change after they've been visited by pharmaceutical sales reps — and it also shows the changes do not extend patients' lives.
WeWork has filed for bankruptcy. Here's a look at its downfall
by Bobby Allyn
The office-sharing company WeWork has filed for bankruptcy. Once the hottest startup in Silicon Valley, WeWork hit two major hurdles: It ran out of cash and the office-bust of the pandemic.
Congress debates short-term options to prevent a shutdown
by Eric McDaniel
Federal funding runs out in 10 days and Congress has made virtually no progress on a plan to avoid a shutdown.
For this Israeli general, the horror of Oct. 7 meant a return to the battlefield
Yair Golan, a member of Israel's parliament and a major general in the reserves of Israel's military, talks about his instinct the morning of the Hamas attacks to put on his uniform and step in.
Interview of a lifetime: What it was like to talk with the legendary Barbra Streisand
by Brittany Luse
NPR's Juana Summers talks with It's Been a Minute host Brittany Luse about her interview with legend Barbra Streisand, whose memoir is out.
Antibiotic resistance in children is becoming a bigger problem around the world
by Regina G. Barber
Antibiotic resistance is a growing issue around the world. A new study finds that it's leaving children and infants vulnerable to potentially deadly bacterial infections, like sepsis and meningitis
Washington, D.C., celebrates beloved pandas before they return to China
by Jacob Fenston
Since 1972, China has gifted or loaned pandas to countries across the globe – often coinciding with major trade deals. But now these very popular ambassadors are being recalled.
Could a Democrat make it to the Mississippi governor's mansion?
by Will Stribling
No Mississippi governor has lost re-election in 20 years. But Democrats are increasingly convinced that incumbent Republican Tate Reeves is vulnerable. They're giving millions to help his opponent.
The Emerson String Quartet gives one of its last live performances at NPR's Tiny Desk
In 1976, some Juilliard students got together and created a string quartet — and the Emerson String Quartet was born. They came to the NPR Tiny Desk to play one of their final live performances.
Families of Hamas' hostages and many in Israel say they support a prisoner swap
by Daniel Estrin
About 240 hostages are being held in Gaza. Their families and many in Israel say they support a prisoner swap: Israel releasing all its Palestinian detainees in exchange for the captives' release.
Adding brain games during tai chi can help keep the mind sharp
by Allison Aubrey
Research finds the mind body practice of tai chi can keep people mentally sharp. Adding games, such as spelling words backwards and forwards, even adds to the cognitive boost.