French champagne makers brace themselves for the impact of U.S. tariffs
Even with President Trump's 90-day pause on global tariffs for most countries, many European winemakers no longer see the U.S. as a market they can count on.
Is The Need For COVID Boosters Actually Urgent? U.S. Surgeon General Weighs In
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy about how urgent the need for COVID boosters is, how the rollout will work and whether we should even be giving boosters in this country.
Few Aid Groups In Afghanistan Believe The Taliban's Assurances, So They're Staying
UN agencies and other aid groups say they're staying in Afghanistan. There are concerns about the safety of Afghans working for international organizations, since few believe the Taliban's assurances.
The Taliban Could Soon Face A Cash Crunch As Countries Cut Off Funding To Afghanistan
The Taliban could soon be facing a cash crunch. The U.S. and other countries have taken steps to cut off the international financing which Afghanistan has relied on for much of the last two decades.
A Lack Of Health Information Has Made This Washington County A COVID Hot Spot
Walla Walla, Wash., has among the highest per capita COVID-19 rates in the U.S. But the county's public health director says it's not his job to reach unvaccinated people in his community.
Teachers Reflect On Another Pandemic School Year
NPR's Audie Cornish talks with teachers about how they've prepared for another academic year during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The U.S. Is Trying To Improve Relations With Southeast Asia — Using Western Vaccines
U.S. vaccine diplomacy is in full swing, especially in Southeast Asia. This distribution of millions of shots is an effort aimed in part at helping regain influence across several countries.
A Traveling ICU Nurse Describes Taking On The Latest COVID Surge
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Grover Street, a travel nurse and author of the book Chasing the Surge: Life as a Travel Nurse in a Global Pandemic, about working on the road with COVID-19 patients.
Chaos Continues In The Kabul Airport As A Humanitarian Crisis Brews In Afghanistan
There have been more protests in parts of Afghanistan against Taliban rule. The militant group is already having challenges governing. With a humanitarian crisis brewing, thousands are trying to flee.
How Several NBA Rookies Started Making 6 Figures Before Even Being Drafted
This year, the NBA welcomed several elite prospects who skipped college to play for a new minor league team. NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with G League President Shareef Abdur-Rahim about the team, Ignite.