Autism rates have soared. This doctor says he knows part of the reason why
NPR's Juana Summers speaks with Dr. Allen Frances, about his piece in the New York Times titled, "Autism Rates have Increased 60-Fold. I Played a Role in That."
As the Earth warms, city parks will become climate oases
As the Earth warms, city parks will become more and more important as climate oases. This is a day in the life of one city park.
Gas prices are falling, but does the White House deserve credit?
Gas prices are falling, but don't give credit to Biden. The White House can influence prices, but the primary driver of fuel costs is the global market for crude oil and seasonal shifts in gas demand.
A historic building flooded during a hurricane, so the owner made it a haunted house
A historic Philadelphia building flooded during the remnants of Hurricane Ida last year. Its owner found a creative and terrifying way to adapt to future storms: a flood-resistant haunted house.
Should voters be concerned over Fetterman's cognitive ability after his stroke?
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Dr. Dhruv Khullar on the questions surrounding Pa. Lt. Gov. John Fetterman's mental fitness after surviving a stroke.
What an expert foresees for voter intimidation this election cycle
NPR's Juana Summers talks with Sean Morales-Doyle, director of the Voting Rights Program at the Brennan Center for Justice, about potential voter intimidation this election cycle.
Why election officials are turning to public relations specialists
Faced with a deluge of disinformation about the voting process, election officials around the U.S. are hiring public relations specialists to explain how democracy works to voters.
Massachusetts could allow undocumented people to get driver's licenses
Massachusetts could join the states who allow undocumented people to get driver's licenses. Residents will vote on this issue on election day.
Your internet is slow because of where you live, not what plan you buy
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with investigative data journalist Leon Yin about a new investigation that found that internet service providers offer slower internet to lower-income, communities of color.
States are voting to eradicate slavery under any terms, but what about prison work?
Five states will vote on ballot measures to amend their constitutions to eradicate slavery under any terms. Some sheriffs in Oregon are worried such measures would make prison work programs illegal.
Rising energy prices across Europe lead to protests in the Czech capital of Prague
Russia's war in Ukraine has led to rising energy prices across Europe, which in turn is leading to protests and rising tensions in many parts of the continent.
An Israeli raid on West Bank targeted a new Palestinian militia
An Israeli raid on West Bank targeted a new Palestinian militia.