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Autism rates have soared. This doctor says he knows part of the reason why
by Michael Levitt
NPR's Juana Summers speaks with Dr. Allen Frances, about his piece in the New York Times titled, "Autism Rates have Increased 60-Fold. I Played a Role in That."
Chinese Billionaire Arrested And Business Seized By State
by Emily Feng
A utopian agricultural entrepreneur in China has been arrested and his businesses seized by the state as part of an effort to bring the country's entrepreneurs under Communist Party control.
Biden Adviser On Cyber Threats And The New Executive Order To Combat Them
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Anne Neuberger, deputy national security adviser focused on cybersecurity, about the Colonial Pipeline ransomware attack and a new executive order on cyberdefenses.
A 'Shot' At $1 Million? Local Governments Offering Incentives For Vaccines
Free hunting license in Maine, free beer in New Jersey and a chance to win $1 million in Ohio. Across the country, cities and state are offering incentives to get people vaccinated against COVID-19.
Hours Before Nursing Home Workers Strike, Governor Says Basic Agreement Has Been Met
by Andrea Hsu
Nearly 3,000 nursing home workers in Connecticut threatened to strike, demanding better pay, benefits and staffing. Hours before they were to walk off the job, the governor announced they had a deal.
2 Weeks After Your Last Vaccine Dose, You Can Shed Your Mask
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky about the new guidance that fully vaccinated people don't need masks indoors and how the Pfizer vaccine is now available to kids 12-15.
What Wyoming Republicans Think About Liz Cheney
by Catherine Wheeler
How do Republicans in Wyoming view Congresswoman Liz Cheney and her ouster from House Republican leadership? Even with conflicting opinions, there are a couple of points many agree on.
Hospital Care For Serious Conditions Is Moving Into Homes
by Stephanie O'Neill
Hospital care for serious diseases like COVID-19 is moving into people's homes. Instead of checking into the hospital, the hospital is coming to people where they live.
Arab Countries Uneasy About Recently Opened Relations With Israel Amid Conflict
by Ruth Sherlock
Arab countries that were opening relations with Israel are watching its air strikes in Gaza anxiously worrying they'll be seen as abandoning the Palestinians.