Storylines Abound At Tokyo Paralympics
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Alex Azzi, editor of the NBC blog On Her Turf, about the Paralympics in Tokyo.
Health & Safety
Elementary School COVID Outbreak Shows Why Layers Of Safety Precautions Are Necessary
A COVID outbreak in a California elementary school has highlighted how formidable a foe delta is in classrooms. That's why experts say it's vital schools deploy multiple strategies to curb cases.
What The Texas Abortion Ban Does — And What It Means For Other States
The law bans abortions as early as six weeks after conception and allows Texans to sue anyone who aids, abets or performs an abortion past that mark.
Millions Will Lose Unemployment Benefits. That Doesn't Mean They'll Return To Work
Enhanced unemployment benefits launched during the pandemic expire next week, cutting a vital lifeline for millions of jobless Americans. Research suggests most will not find work right away.
COVID-19 Booster Shots Update
The Food and Drug Administration recently approved COVID-19 vaccine booster shots for people with compromised immune systems. The shots may be more widely available soon.
With The Eviction Ban Over, Here's How One City Is Hustling To Help Those Who Need It
There's new urgency to get billions of dollars in federal rental assistance to tenants and landlords. Memphis, without an eviction ban since July, has figured out some things that work.
A Maskless Church Camp And Conference Are Linked To 180 COVID-19 Cases
The Illinois events, both hosted by one unnamed organization, did not require masks or COVID-19 testing. Officials say that more than 1,000 people across at least four states could have been exposed.
Children's Hospitals Are Pleading For Federal Help As They Run Out Of Beds
Pediatric hospitals are "at or near capacity" and expect to see more young COVID-19 patients as the school year resumes, according to the Children's Hospital Association.
Your Dog May Know If You've Done Something On Purpose, Or Just Screwed Up
An experiment involving dog treats suggests our canine pals may understand the difference when a human withholds a treat by accident and when they do so on purpose. But don't press your luck.
In London, Thousands Of Red Hearts Honor COVID Victims In Plain View Of Parliament
Volunteers have painted more than 150,000 red hearts on a wall along the River Thames and people stop to write messages and names of lost loved ones inside the hearts.