Need help switching appliances from gas to electric? A 'coach' can help
Government incentives for climate-friendly upgrades are confusing to navigate, and it can be hard to find businesses that sell them. So a new industry is emerging to help: the decarbonization coach.
Love Is A losing Game And Choice Is A Curse In 'The Paper Palace'
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Miranda Cowley Heller about her first novel, The Paper Palace, which is set in late summer on Cape Cod — and is all about desire.
A Survivor Reacts To California's Reparations Program For Forced Sterilizations
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Kelli Dillon, who was sterilized without her knowledge in a California prison in 2001. Survivors like her will see reparations under a new provision in the state's budget.
Real Life Sports Coaches Are Taking Notes From Ted Lasso
What can youth coaches learn from a fictional TV one like Ted Lasso? Lots, according to the Positive Coaching Alliance, an organization that helps train coaches in the power of positivity.
Nancy Pelosi Rejects 2 GOP Picks For Jan. 6 Inquiry Committee
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has rejected two of House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy's nominations to serve on the select committee to investigate the Jan. 6 Capitol riot.
How Giannis Antetokounmpo Got From Athens To The Pantheon Of The NBA
For the first time in 50 years, the Milwaukee Bucks have won an NBA championship. NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Mirin Fader of The Ringer about how forward Giannis Antetokounmpo led them to victory.
After A Long Wait, Peru Has A New President-Elect
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Peruvian journalist Gustavo Gorriti about the outcome of the recent presidential elections and what it means for the country's future.
Wildfires Are Roaring In The West — But Not All Of Them Are Bad
Another large fire season is casting smoke across the country, with conditions ripe for major devastation. But not all fires are bad, and the widespread burning also brings long-term benefits.
Federal Judge Blocks Arkansas Ban On Gender Confirming Treatments For Trans Youth
A judge in Arkansas has temporarily blocked a law that forbids doctors from providing gender confirming treatment to transgender youth, meaning an American Civil Liberties Union suit can proceed.
Time For Caution Amid COVID-19 Surge And Breakthrough Cases
It's an unsettling moment in the pandemic as cases rise, Delta sweeps and more reports are made of breakthrough cases. Here are the latest recommendations to keep people and communities safe.
French High School Grads Are Getting 300 Euros To Help Revive Culture Post-Pandemic
France is experimenting with a pre-paid "Culture Pass" for 18-year-olds. President Emmanuel Macron has said he hopes the program will aid a post-pandemic cultural revival.
Torrential Downpour Continues In China's 'Once-In-5,000-Year Rainstorm'
Heavy rain continues to fall in China's Henan province, causing the worst flooding in recorded history. So far, the government says 25 people have died and around 100,000 have been evacuated.