Georgia Gov. Kemp says he won't for the U.S. Senate in next year's midterm
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp says he is passing on running for the U..S Senate in next year's midterm elections, a blow to Republicans who spent months courting him to challenge Democratic incumbent.
Author Talks About The History Of Black Equestrian Erasure
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Katherine Mooney, author of the book Race Horse Men: How Slavery and Freedom Were Made at the Racetrack, about the erasure of African-Americans in the equestrian world.
The Rage And Wonder Of A Mother Unleashed (Literally)
NPR's Audie Cornish talks with Rachel Yoder about her new novel, Night*****: a surrealistic exploration of the exhilaration and rage of motherhood, with a mom who just might be turning into a dog.
New York City Mandates Municipal Workers Be Vaccinated By Mid-September
New York City announced that government workers, including teachers and police, must be vaccinated by mid-September. Those who refuse will have to wear masks indoors and submit to weekly testing.
Power Struggle In Tunisia Threatens The Country's Fragile Democracy
Tunisia's fragile democracy is put to the test as the president shuts down parliament — drawing praise from crowds in the streets but also accusations of an attempted coup.
Japan's Position On Defending Taiwan Has Taken A Remarkable Shift
Driven by perceptions of an increasing threat from China, Japanese politicians have publicly and unprecedentedly said that if China attacks Taiwan, Japan should defend the island with the U.S.
Record-Breaking Heat Has Led To Widespread Power Outages In The Middle East
Throughout the Middle East, extreme heat is leading to increased demand for energy, which is leading to widespread power and water outages affecting millions. Protesters are demanding these services.
Florida Gov. DeSantis Is Fighting For Fewer Health Restrictions On Cruise Ships
In Florida, the restart of cruises is complicated by lawsuits and politics. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is challenging the CDC over regulations as his administration is being sued by a cruise line.
Dr. Zeke Emanuel On His Call For Healthcare Employers To Require Vaccines For Workers
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Dr. Zeke Emanuel, who organized an effort backed by over 50 medical groups for healthcare and long-term care employers to require their workers get COVID-19 vaccines.
Why Migrants Organize Perilous Mass Crossings Into Melilla, Spain
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Laura Jimenez, a journalist in the Spanish city of Melilla on the Northern edge of Africa. Melilla provides migrants an entry point to Europe without crossing water.
Many Afghans Urgently Need Visas, But The U.S. Special Visa Program Has Fallen Behind
Thousands of Afghans who have been promised U.S. visas are facing death threats from the Taliban, and the U.S. effort to evacuate them is facing daunting hurdles.