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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.
NASA is about to launch the most powerful space telescope ever
by Nell Greenfieldboyce
The James Webb Space Telescope will let astronomers peer farther into space than ever before, to see what galaxies looked like when the universe was newly born.
Kentucky school bus drivers are delivering tornado aid since classes are canceled
by Lisa Autry
Friday's tornado decimated several neighborhoods in Bowling Green, Ky. Schools remain closed, so bus drivers are using the opportunity to check in on students and deliver meals to their families.
A review of 'Spider-Man: No Way Home' with as few spoilers as possible
by Bob Mondello
Marvel's latest superhero film, Spider-Man: No Way Home finds its hero battling foes he thought he'd already vanquished.
Why the cost of carbon is increasing — and how that affects climate policy
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Michael Greenstone, professor and director of the Energy Policy Institute at the University of Chicago the impact of the rising cost of carbon on climate policy.
In historic deal, Bruce Springsteen sells his masters for $500 million
Bruce Springsteen has reportedly sold Sony his masters for a value north of $500 million. NPR's Audie Cornish talks with Billboard's Melinda Newman on why music icons have recently decided to cash in.
FDA relaxes restrictions on abortion pill
by Sarah McCammon
The Food and Drug Administration has reviewed its rules for the abortion pill mifepristone. Patients will now permanently be able to get the drug through the mail.
Families forcibly separated at the border will not be financially compensated
by Joel Rose
Talks about financial compensation between the Department of Justice and families that were forcibly separated during the Trump administration while seeking asylum have ended without a settlement.
Wind storms hit the Midwest, starting fires and knocking millions off the power grid
by Frank Morris
Huge winds of over 110 miles per hour blew through much of the Midwest Wednesday night. They knocked out power, started fires and stretched resources of volunteer fire departments and responders.
Haitian migrants say Mexican authorities are keeping them from traveling to the U.S.
by Carrie Kahn
Haitian migrants who crossed into Mexico from Guatemala are being prevented by Mexican authorities from traveling north to the U.S. The migrants say they are treated much worse than Latino migrants.
CDC advisers recommend limiting the use of the J&J vaccine due to rare blood clots
by Pien Huang
CDC advisers called an emergency meeting to review new data and update their recommendations for the Johnson & Johnson vaccine. It's been linked to very rare blood clotting that can be fatal.
Omicron infections are surging in the professional sports world
by Tom Goldman
The Cleveland Browns are the latest pro sports team to have a number of its fully-vaccinated players catch COVID. The virus has hobbled the NBA and NHL and is causing concern across the sports world.
Rep. Kinzinger discusses the events of Jan. 6 as congressional inquiries heat up
NPR's Audie Cornish speaks with Rep. Adam Kinzinger, R-Ill., about his role on the House committee investigating the Jan. 6 insurrection.