At this school, kids given detention can choose a hike instead
We take a hike in the Maine woods with high school students who've been given the option to hike instead of sit in detention.
A college student in occupied Ukraine says buying food means it's a lucky day
What's daily life like in one of the recently-occupied parts of Ukraine? We hear from one college student in the city of Kherson, in southern Ukraine.
This journalist started owning her identity at work when covering anti-Asian violence
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with CNN journalist Amara Walker about the persistence of violence against Asian American women, a year after the Atlanta area spa shootings.
A major shortage of substitute teachers has some districts training new subs in 1 day
Schools don't have enough short-term teachers to fill in the gaps. School districts in Illinois are now holding one-day online training to get short-term subs, even ones without teaching backgrounds.
Companies that divest from fossil fuel could face a state boycott in Texas
As threats from climate change grow, big financial firms are betting on the energy transition. But that's provoked a conservative backlash, with Texas leading states aiming to boycott such funds.
Hotter temps bring more pollen — meaning climate change will intensify allergy season
Allergy season is getting worse as the climate changes, according to new research. Hotter temperatures are causing some plants to produce more pollen.
Why some pro athletes (like Tom Brady) seem unable to stay retired
NPR's Juana Summers talks with Dr. J.D. DeFreese of the Center for the Study of Retired Athletes at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill about why some pro athletes struggle to stay retired.
Many African countries are staying neutral on Russia's invasion of Ukraine
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Aanu Adeoye of think tank Chatham House about African nations' responses to Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Ukrainian journalist Andriy Kulykov on the latest on the ground in Kyiv
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Andriy Kulykov, a Ukrainian radio journalist, about the latest on the ground in Kyiv.
China seems to be pro-Russia. Here's what that means for the war in Ukraine
China says it's neutral when it comes to the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Domestically however, China is signaling it is solidly on Russia's side.
On the hunt for Russian saboteurs
Since the invasion of Ukraine, there have been fears that Russia-sympathizing saboteurs would destroy critical infrastructure, assassinate leaders and help the Russian military take over the country.
Russia has ramped up its attacks on Kyiv
Russia intensified its artillery barrage on Kyiv, Ukraine, as another two journalists were reported killed. Meanwhile, Polish, Czech and Slovenian leaders were traveling there in a show of solidarity.