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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.
What Happened Today: Trump Threatens To Move RNC, Global Impact Questions
by Pien Huang
NPR's global health and development reporter answers listener questions on how the coronavirus is affecting the world at large.
An Avid Birder Talks About His Conflict In Central Park That Went Viral
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Christian Cooper, an avid birder who asked a woman to leash her dog, which led to a verbal altercation he caught on tape.
A Video Of A White Woman Calling The Police On A Black Man In Central Park Goes Viral
A white woman has called the cops on a black man in Central Park after he asked her to put her dog on a leash. The story went viral after he posted a video of her reaction online.
Rohingya Refugee Camps In Bangladesh Are At High Risk Of The Coronavirus Outbreak
by Malaka Gharib
One million Rohingya refugees live in camps outside the Bangladeshi town of Cox's Bazar. The conditions there make infection control difficult and put the camps at risk of the coronavirus outbreak.
Trump Threatens To Relocate The Republican National Convention
by Tamara Keith
President Trump has threatened to relocate the Republican National Convention, which has been scheduled to take place in Charlotte, N.C., in August. He is objecting to the governor's safety measures.
Fort Bragg Replaces An Iconic Humvee
by Jay Price
The pandemic has the military reassessing budgetary priorities. But at Fort Bragg, troops have just been issued a replacement for an iconic, but not exactly loved, piece of military hardware: the Humvee.
Midland Center For The Arts Tries To Preserve Historical Documents After The Floods
Recent floods in Michigan have unleashed a torrent of mud that hit the Midland Center for the Arts. Volunteers have spent all weekend packing wet historical documents into freezers.
Ahmaud Arbery: A Look At His Life Before It Was Cut Short
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Aaron Morrison of the Associated Press about who Ahmaud Arbery was to his family, friends and community.
Federal Officials To Investigate The Death Of A Black Man In Police Custody
by Tim Nelson (MPR)
A video published Tuesday shows the detention of a black man who later died in police custody in Minneapolis. The federal officials have started an investigation.
Increased Social Media Usage Creates Perfect Conditions For Spread Of Misinformation
by Miles Parks
Social media usage is at an all-time high in the U.S. and around the globe due to the pandemic. That could become a fertile ground for misinformation during this presidential election cycle.
Workers At Garment Factories In Bangladesh Face Harsh Conditions During The Pandemic
by Lauren Frayer
Bangladesh has extended its coronavirus lockdown — except for the garment factories. But with global brands canceling orders, workers face pay cuts, hunger and little to no social distancing.