Despite controversy, Alabama is set to execute a person using nitrogen hypoxia
Alabama plans to execute Kenneth Smith tonight using nitrogen hypoxia — a method that has never been tested.
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This week in science: Invasive ants, ancient chewing gum, and return of the cicadas
NPR's Juana Summers talks with Regina Barber and Pien Huang of Short Wave about a double emergence of cicadas this spring, invasive ants in Kenya, and the secrets in an ancient wad of chewing gum.
No, alligators aren't frozen. They're just brumating
Last week, it was so cold in Beaumont, Texas — with lows of 18 degrees Fahrenheit — that alligators across the area were found frozen underwater, while still breathing.
Republican and Democratic strategists weigh in on 2024 presidential race
For a check-in on the 2024 campaign, NPR's Juana Summers talks with GOP strategist Ron Bonjean and Democratic strategist Antjuan Seawright.
A Kansas woman's death reignited concerns about domestic violence during pregnancy
The death of a Kansas woman last summer has brought attention to the higher rates of domestic violence during pregnancy. It comes as shelters say they're seeing a rise in requests for help.
The 'Planet Money' team took on a challenge: making an economics podcast for children
Our Planet Money team regularly explains the financial world to adults. But recently they gave themselves the challenge of explaining the complex workings of the economy... to kids.
Ring will no longer allow police to request users' doorbell camera footage
The update is the latest restriction Ring has made to police activity on its Neighbors app following concerns raised by privacy watchdogs about the company's relationship with police departments.
Why don't GOP voters care about electability this year?
Nikki Haley's pitch is that she can beat Joe Biden. But now that she's lost — twice — voters are signaling they aren't concerned about electability as much as a candidate that shares their values.
Regulators target fees for consumers who are denied a purchase for insufficient funds
It's the latest salvo in the government's campaign against so-called "junk fees," which President Biden said last year harm "working folks" and drive up costs for consumers.
Housing is now unaffordable for a record half of all U.S. renters, study finds
A new Harvard analysis finds people across income levels got squeezed by rent hikes during the pandemic. The market has lost millions of low-rent places, and new construction is mostly high-end.