Autism rates have soared. This doctor says he knows part of the reason why
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."
Southeast Asia Hit By COVID-19 Outbreaks After Being Largely Spared By The Pandemic
For over a year, mainland Southeast Asia was largely spared from the COVID-19 pandemic. Not anymore. Recent outbreaks in Vietnam, Cambodia and Thailand are infecting and killing more than ever before.
'Disinformation Dozen' — Just 12 People — Behind Bulk Of Vaccine Falsities Online
The majority of disinformation about COVID-19 vaccines originates from a small number of accounts. These accounts are known to social media platforms, so why don't the companies just shut them down?
CDC Loosens Mask Guidance For Vaccinated People, A Major Shift In Pandemic Life
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention dramatically rolled back mask guidance for fully vaccinated people Thursday, making a major shift in the U.S.'s emergence out of the COVID-19 pandemic.
What Role Should The Israeli-Palestinian Conflict Play In U.S. Policy?
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Lucy Kurtzer-Ellenbogen, director of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict program at the U.S. Institute of Peace, about the history and future of U.S. policy on the conflict.
Rep. Curtis, R-Utah, Explains His Vote To Remove Liz Cheney From House Leadership
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Republican Congressman John Curtis of Utah about his vote to remove Liz Cheney from her leadership position in the House of Representatives.
Biden Signs Cybersecurity Executive Order Following Colonial Pipeline Hack
President Biden signed an executive order Wednesday aimed at protecting U.S. cybersecurity and federal government networks. It also seeks to boost security for software used in the private sector.
CDC Recommends Pfizer Vaccine For Adolescents
The Centers of Disease control and Prevention is recommending the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for kids 12 and up, clearing the way for it to be given to teens and preteens this week.
Colonial Pipeline Shutdown Is The Latest In Wave Of Cyber Attacks
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Allie Mellen, a security and risk analyst at Forrester, a research company that monitors cybersecurity. They discuss the wave of cyber attacks on U.S. industries.
The Skinny Jean's Fall From Grace
Skinny jeans dominated the jeans market for nearly two decades. Now they make up about 33% of jeans sales. The Indicator from Planet Money investigates the possible demise of the skinny jean.
Civilian Death Toll Continues To Rise Amid Israeli-Palestinian Crisis
The toll on civilians is increasing in the rapidly developing air war of Hamas rockets aimed at Israel and Israeli strikes on the Gaza Strip.