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."
Astroworld organizers had plans for a variety of emergencies, but not a 'crowd surge'
Organizers of the fatal Astroworld music festival in Houston had an operations plan. It included protocols for an active shooter, terror threats and severe weather. But nothing for a "crowd surge."
What President Xi Jinping's absence from COP26 indicates for China's climate pledges
Chinese President Xi Jinping is not attending COP26 in person. Climate analysts and activists weigh in on what his absence means for the climate pledges made by one of the top carbon-emitting nations.
Indigenous activists say the legacy of colonialism has limited their access to COP-26
Indigenous activists from around the world are in Glasgow for COP26, but say the same legacy of colonialism that has led to climate-related losses has impacted their access to the conference.
Low income nations need COVID vaccines. Rich countries have millions of unused doses
There's been a massive ramp up in production of COVID-19 vaccines. Yet low income nations still aren't getting enough. Analysts say it's because wealthy countries are buying way more than they need.
The U.S. land borders with Mexico and Canada have re-opened to vaccinated individuals
The business and social impacts and opportunities as the United States re-opens the Southwest border to vaccinated travelers.
Facebook bets its future on the metaverse
Facebook has rebranded itself as Meta, banking on the metaverse becoming a significant part of our lives. Not everyone is happy with the company making a mark in a space that has existed for years.
Halfway through COP26, here's what has happened so far and what lies ahead
It's the second and final week of the UN climate conference in Glasgow after a weekend of protests. World leaders are expected to hammer out details on their plans to slow catastrophic global warming.
Daniel Ortega has won the Nicaragua presidency in an election many say was a sham
Nicaragua's leader Daniel Ortega says he was overwhelmingly elected president for a fourth consecutive term Sunday. But critics, including leaders around the world, say the elections were a sham.
Navy names ship for LGBTQ leader Harvey Milk, almost 70 years after he was discharged
The U.S. Navy christened a new supply shipped named after Harvey Milk, the gay rights leader who had been forced to resign from service because of questions over his sexual orientation.