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France struggles to deal with the heatwave hitting much of Europe
by Eleanor Beardsley
Much of Europe, including France, is dealing with a brutal heatwave. Some people are better prepared than others in a country where most people do not have air conditioning.
Some families have to scrimp to afford pandemic expenses like tests and masks
High quality masks and at-home COVID tests offer added protection from the coronavirus. But that can come at a steep cost for some people.
Remdesivir can help COVID patients avoid the hospital. But it's been slow to catch on
by Pien Huang
The antiviral infusion Remdesivir was just revived as an early treatment for COVID. It can be expensive and hard to administer, but is useful when monoclonals and pills are in short supply like now.
Black women in the legal profession reflect on how long it's taken to get this far
by Sandhya Dirks
As President Biden is set to fulfill his promise to nominate a Black woman justice to the Supreme Court, Black women in the legal profession talk about the significance of the moment.
Jury selection begins in hate crimes trial of men convicted of killing Ahmaud Arbery
by Debbie Elliott
Jury selection has started in the hate crimes trial of the men convicted of murdering Ahmaud Arbery. This trial is for federal charges alleging that the killing was racially motivated.
Alpine skiing at the Beijing Winter Olympics is off to an unpredictable start
by Tom Goldman
Two of the Olympic Games' most popular events were decided on the same day: the men's downhill and the women's giant slalom. High winds have led to postponements of several mountain events.
What Germany, France and Britain are doing to deter a Russian invasion of Ukraine
NPR correspondents in Berlin, Paris and London talk about escalating tensions between Russia and the West over Ukraine.
With COVID protections expiring, tenants are now facing big rent hikes
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Paco de Leon, financial advice columnist for Refinery 29, on how renters can best deal with the increase.
Canadian officials weigh how they can respond to the truck protests
by Emma Jacobs
Huge protests involving trucks and other large vehicles have been disrupting life in Ottawa and other Canadian cities. The protesters are calling for an end to COVID-19 public health mandates.
This 'kid reporter' has some of the biggest names on her show
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with 11-year-old Jazlyn Guerra, host of "Jazzy's World TV," and her dad, Luis DeHoyos.
What a Civil War-era provision could mean for candidates accused of inciting violence
North Carolina voters are challenging Rep. Madison Cawthorn's reelection eligibility. NPR's Michel Martin discusses why with Indiana University law professor Gerard Magliocca.
Here's how the athletes did in the first weekend of the Winter Olympics
by Tom Goldman
The 2022 Beijing Games are underway and already the drama is brewing from stellar performances on the ice rink — both figure skating and hockey — and on the slopes.
Tips to help you start training your dog — and keeping your goals realistic
by Samantha Balaban
Samantha Balaban and NPR's Life Kit provide insight to teaching old and new dogs new tricks.