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As conditions worsen in Gaza, humanitarian workers' jobs become more difficult
NPR's Leila Fadel talks to Bob Kitchen of the International Rescue Committee, about a letter aid groups wrote to President Biden demanding concrete action to address the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
Oklahoma passes a bill to make most abortions illegal
The Oklahoma legislature passed a bill that bans virtually all abortions. The measure would make performing an abortion a felony with a 10-year prison term — except to save the woman's life.
What does it take to deliver weapons into a war zone?
Ukraine has been receiving a stream of weapons from the United States and NATO for the past several weeks. Like the goods that come to your door, these weapons have to go through a supply chain.
Invasive earthworms are taking over forests in parts of the U.S. and Canada
Earthworms are considered a gardener's best friend, but studies from environmental scientists show that non-native earthworms are harming native species in the northern regions of North America.
EU considers a ban on Russian coal imports. Will that help to deescalate the war?
NPR's A Martinez talks to Henning Gloystein of the Eurasia Group, about the European Union considering a ban on Russian coal imports.
Ethical investing: Put your money where your morals are
by Lauren Migaki
Ethical investing is popular with many Americans, but what is it exactly and how does it work? (This story originally aired on All Things Considered on Jan. 23, 2022.)
Some would-be homeowners are being squeezed out of the housing market
NPR's Leila Fadel talks to Neil Irwin, chief economic correspondent for Axios, about what is causing the hot home-selling season this spring.
Colorado is moving toward statewide coverage of wastewater surveillance
by John Daley - Colorado Public Radio
3 military medics in Ukraine describe how the war has changed them
by Elissa Nadworny
Young military medics in Ukraine talk about their experience and life under the Russian siege.
Taliban hardliners enforce more restrictions on women and girls
by Diaa Hadid
Taliban's hardliners appear ascendant as a ban on girls attending secondary school is extended and men are ordered to grow beards.
News brief: war crimes probe, COVID relief deal, Sri Lanka protests
Ukraine's president will address the U.N. Security Council. Senators reach a $10 billion deal on additional COVID funds. Protesters in Sri Lanka demand the president resign amid an economic crisis.
Elon Musk takes a 9% stake in Twitter to become its largest shareholder
by Shannon Bond
Tesla CEO Elon Musk is one of Twitter's most outspoken voices. Now he's also the social media company's largest shareholder.