Space Force officer reacts after Supreme Court allows transgender military ban
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Bree Fram, a U.S. Space Force officer, about the Supreme Court decision to allow the Trump administration's ban on trans troops to continue being enacted.
Short Of Workers, Employers Are Getting Creative To Entice People Into Construction
Demand for homes has increased dramatically this year amidst a labor shortage in the construction industry. So employers are increasing wages and getting creative to entice people into the trades.
Haitian Economist Says 'Everybody's Stunned' After Assassination Of President Moïse
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Haitian economist and radio host Kesner Pharel for the latest on the investigation into the assassination of Haitian President Jovenel Moïse.
Veterans Affairs Secretary On Gender Confirmation Surgery For Transgender Veterans
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Veterans Affairs Secretary Denis McDonough about the VA's recent decision to offer gender confirmation surgery to transgender veterans, lifting a longstanding ban.
Some Swarms Of Fireflies Will Synchronize Their Flashes. Here's How
Scientists investigated the phenomenon of fireflies flashing in sync — and found that the insects may coordinate their strobing by watching others in the group.
Stock Market Slumps Just After The S&P 500 Index, Nasdaq Hit Record Highs
The stock market slumped just one day after the S&P 500 index and the Nasdaq hit record highs. Fresh pandemic concerns may have rattled investors, as Japan has decided to declare a state of emergency.
Efforts Increase To Speed Up Rental Assistance Distribution Before Moratorium Ends
With the CDC eviction moratorium extended for a final month, efforts are underway to speed up distribution of billions of dollars in rental assistance and set up eviction diversion programs.
Internal Records From Killing Of Oscar Grant Show Lack Of Police Accountability
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks to KQED's Sukey Lewis about the final episode of the podcast On Our Watch, which examines recently-released internal police records of the killing of Oscar Grant in 2009.
Lockdowns In Paris Made Its Decades-Long Crack Problem Visible
Crack has been a problem in Paris for 30 years but has become visible after pandemic lockdowns. One neighborhood is protesting against users and dealers who have been allowed to occupy their park.
How A CDC 'Strike Team' Is Trying To Stamp Out Las Vegas' COVID-19 Surge
Nevada is among the first states to request one of the CDC's new COVID-19 "strike teams" to help reduce infections and increase vaccinations, specifically in Las Vegas.
Connecticut Attorney General Discusses Opposing Purdue Pharma Bankruptcy Settlement
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Connecticut Attorney General William Tong about his opposition to a settlement with Purdue Pharma, which would help the company restructure into a non-profit entity.