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."
Kenneth Branagh's 'Belfast' shows the Troubles through the eyes of a 9-year-old
Actor and filmmaker Kenneth Branagh made his name directing cinematic versions of Shakespeare, then Agatha Christie and Marvel movies. Now, with Belfast, he's made his most personal film.
With COVID case rates in Europe rising, some countries are bringing back restrictions
After reducing or eliminating COVID restrictions as more people became vaccinated, many European countries are being forced to reverse course, as infections increase across the continent.
iBuyers use data to buy houses and turn a profit. Or at least that's the hope
iBuyers buy homes online and turn around and sell them. But they concentrate in certain places, where houses can be priced pretty well using a computer algorithm.
Xi Jinping is in a good position to break norms and continue to lead China
In China, leadership has concluded a four-day meeting that endorsed Xi Jinping's vision for the country and signed off on a reassessment of the party's 100-year history.
Judge approves $626 million settlement for victims of the Flint water crisis
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Ted Leopold, co-lead counsel for the people of Flint, Mich., after a judge approved a settlement for victims of the city's water crisis.
Tunisia is seeing political changes, and some fear it may be a path to dictatorship
While most Tunisians were glad to see their president dissolve the quarrelsome, ineffective parliament and take extra powers, some worry Tunisia could be repeating a path to dictatorship.
The patent feud between Moderna and the U.S. could have implications for the world
NPR's Audie Cornish talks with science writer Brendan Borrell about a patent feud between Moderna and the federal government over its COVID vaccine — and why it could have implications for the world.
Loved ones from around the world are finally reuniting with U.S. restrictions lifted
Airports across the country have been the scenes of many emotional reunions since Monday, when the U.S. lifted COVID-related travel restrictions for many countries.
Shipping containers can't be emptied and refilled fast enough to keep up with demand
Shipping containers aren't much more than steel boxes. But they have become increasingly valuable during the worldwide supply chain crisis.
In Afghanistan, the threat of widespread famine looms as drought and hunger continues
NPR's Audie Cornish talks with reporter Jane Ferguson from PBS Newshour about her recent trip into Afghanistan.