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Hormones for menopause are safe, study finds. Here's what changed
by Allison Aubrey
Women under 60 can benefit from hormone therapy to treat hot flashes and other symptoms of menopause. That's according to a new study, and is a departure from what women were told in the past.
New Data Shows The Coronavirus Is Less Lethal Than First Thought
by Jon Hamilton
Scientists have found evidence that the coronavirus is less deadly than it first appeared — for Americans infected with the coronavirus, the chance of dying appears to be less than 1 in 100.
California Provides Coronavirus Relief Cash For Undocumented Residents
by Eric Westervelt
California this week has begun rolling out cash aid to undocumented adults who have been economically hurt by the coronavirus pandemic and do not qualify for federal assistance.
NASA Aborts The Launch Of The Crew Dragon
by Brendan Byrne
NASA and SpaceX on Wednesday have aborted the launch of a spaceship that was supposed to deliver astronauts to the International Space Station.
Three Viral Videos Spark A Debate About Discrimination Of Black Men In Public Spaces
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Karen Attiah of The Washington Post and Jelani Cobb of The New Yorker about the discrimination black men face in public spaces.
The Legal Fight Over Mail-In And Absentee Voting Intensifies During The Pandemic
by Pam Fessler
As states move to expand mail-in and absentee voting in response to the pandemic, the political parties are going to court to make sure the rules do not hurt them in November.
CDC Reports A Spike In COVID-19 Death Among Health Care Workers
by Will Stone
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has reported a big jump in the coronavirus cases and deaths among U.S. health care workers since mid-April.
Protests Erupt In Minneapolis After The Death Of A Black Man In The Police Custody
by Cheryl Corley
Minneapolis protesters say they want justice for George Floyd, a black man who died while in the police custody. A video of his arrest has again raised public concerns about police use-of-force.
How To Cope With Anxiety During The Pandemic
Clinical psychologist Dr. Amelia Aldao answers listener questions about anxiety, and listeners share their stories of founding silver lining in a new reality.
Renters In Arizona Struggle To Get Relief From State
by Katherine Davis-Young (KJZZ)
More than 10,000 renters in Arizona have applied for the state's program. But two months later, fewer than a thousand have received the money.
Twitter Flags President Trump's Tweet For The 1st Time
by Bobby Allyn
Twitter has put a warning label on a tweet by President Trump for the first time on Tuesday. The company says the tweet contains "potentially misleading information about voting processes."
How Small Businesses Could Prepare For Reopening, Continued
by Danielle Kurtzleben
NPR's politics and economics reporter answers listener questions about what small businesses should be ready for as states slowly reopen their economies.