France struggles to deal with the heatwave hitting much of Europe
Much of Europe, including France, is dealing with a brutal heatwave. Some people are better prepared than others in a country where most people do not have air conditioning.
Proposed Law In Florida Targets Transgender Student Athletes
Florida is the latest state to consider a law targeting transgender athletes. The measure would require athletes to compete in school sports according to their sex assigned at birth.
Forensic Expert For Chauvin's Defense Said Heart Disease, Drugs Killed George Floyd
On the second day of defense testimony in the Derek Chauvin trial, a forensic expert told jurors that George Floyd's heart conditions and the effects of drugs killed him.
Public Opinion On Labor Unions Has Remained High For Decades
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Gallup editor in chief Mohamed Younis about how public opinion on labor unions has changed over the years and what that means in the context of the Bessemer Amazon vote.
Behind The COVID-19 Surge In Papua New Guinea
COVID-19 cases in Papua New Guinea have been surging. As hundreds become sick each day, the healthcare system is struggling to keep up. NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with journalist Rebecca Kuku.
Coast Guard Searching For At Least 12 People After Ship Capsized Off Louisiana Coast
Off the Louisiana coast, the Coast Guard is searching for at least 12 people missing after a ship capsized in bad weather Tuesday afternoon. Six people were initially rescued.
Election Officials In Georgia Are Still Unclear On What The New Voting Law Might Do
Georgia election administrators are still trying to understand all that the state's new voting law might do. Many officials are worried the law will make things more expensive and labor-intensive.
CDC's Principal Deputy Director Speaks On The Johnson & Johnson Vaccine Halt
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with the CDC's principal deputy director Dr. Anne Schuchat following a decision by federal health officials to halt the use of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine.
Poor Nations Left Behind In Coronavirus Vaccine Rollout
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Kate Elder, vaccine policy adviser for Doctors Without Borders, about the shortage of COVID-19 vaccines in poor nations.
Officer Billy Evans Mourned At The Capitol
U.S. Capitol Police Officer William "Billy" Evans was mourned by President Biden and congressional leaders Tuesday in the Capitol Rotunda.
Why 2019 Was The Worst Year On Record For Syphilis
2019 was the worst year on record for syphilis. Reasons range from drug use to dating apps to underinvestment in contact tracing, as well as the surprising role of pre-exposure prophylaxis for HIV.