Amid extreme heat, some power grids may struggle to keep up with rising energy demand
As extreme heat grips much of the country, some power grids may struggle to keep up with rising energy demand. But that is not the only challenge grid operators face in this heatwave.
Fla. Gov. Ron DeSantis' climate change policy is under scrutiny after Hurricane Ian
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis' climate change policy is under scrutiny. He's focused on making the state prepared for hurricanes like Hurricane Ian, but environmentalists say it's not enough.
Alex Jones ordered to pay nearly $1 billion to Sandy Hook Families
Infowars host Alex Jones and Free Speech Systems have been ordered to pay nearly a billion dollars to the families of Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting victims.
The FDA authorizes omicron boosters for kids as young as 5 years old
The Food and Drug Administration authorized the new bivalent omicron boosters for kids as young as 5 years old. The shots could roll out almost immediately.
Misinformation about abortion targets Spanish speakers, galvanizing Latino voters
Shortly after the leaked draft opinion on abortion, there was a surge of posts about abortion targeting Spanish speakers. This misinformation is designed to galvanize anti-abortion Latino voters.
How the White House plans to handle a winter COVID surge
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Dr. Ashish Jha, White House Covid-19 Response Coordinator, about the administration's strategy to prevent a winter surge.
Black Voters Matter co-founder LaTosha Brown on mobilizing Black voters
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Black Voters Matter co-founder LaTosha Brown about if she thinks Black voters will turn out for Democrats this year.
Republican Rep. Ken Calvert's district now includes queer friendly Palm Springs
Republican Rep. Ken Calvert has been in Congress for 30 years and has opposed LGBTQ rights. Now, his newly redrawn district includes queer friendly Palm Springs, so he's changed his tune.
Sen. Bob Menendez weighs in on protests in Iran
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks to Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee Bob Menendez about growing protests in Iran over the death of a 22-year-old woman that died in police custody.
Roger Bennet on his book 'Gods of Soccer' and how he chose the 100 greatest players
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Roger Bennett, co-author of Gods of Soccer: The Pantheon of the 100 Greatest Soccer Players.