'Atlantic' Editor Says America Has A Drinking Problem
NPR's Michel Martin speaks to Kate Julian about her recent piece in The Atlantic, titled "America Has a Drinking Problem."
Health & Safety
A New Type Of COVID-19 Vaccine Could Debut Soon
Instead of putting genetic instructions into people whose cells then make a viral protein, the vaccines from Novavax, Medicago and Sanofi carry a spike protein payload.
Vaccine Rollout Remains Highly Uneven Worldwide
In some countries, vaccinations are being rolled out more aggressively than others. The lack of vaccines is a limiting factor, with many nations not getting shipments until late 2021.
U.S. Senators Promise COVID-19 Vaccines For Taiwan Amid China Row
Taiwan is among a list of places that would receive 25 million doses from the U.S. in what the Biden administration says is the first tranche of at least 80 million doses to be distributed globally.
PHOTO WINNERS: We All Carry A Heavy Load But Let's Not Forget Moments Of Joy
The winning images in the All About Photos contest answer the question: What's in "Your Mind's Eye"? And also: What can you carry on your head?
How Virginia Improved Vaccination Rates Among Latinx Residents
NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro speaks to health worker Shanteny Jackson about how Virginia's community health programs have boosted the rates of coronavirus vaccinations among Latinos.
As The Tokyo Olympics Nears, Health And Vaccination Concerns Remain
NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro speaks to Dr Annie Sparrow about the public heath concerns surrounding the 2021 Olympic Games.
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Reveals New Regulations On Infant Sleepers
NPR's Scott Simon details advice from experts on new federal safety standards for infant sleepers and how parents can help keep their babies safe while soothing them to sleep.
Fisher-Price Recalls Baby Gliders And Soothers After Four Infant Deaths
Officials recalled the Fisher-Price 4-in-1 Rock 'n Glide Soother and the 2-in-1 Soothe 'n Play Glider, and urged consumers to stop using them immediately.
Malala Yousafzai's Interview In 'British Vogue' Sparks Anger In Her Native Pakistan
The Nobel Peace Prize winner posed for a cover portrait and spoke openly in an interview. One of her remarks about marriage has prompted vitriolic responses on social media in her homeland.