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."
Black Man Speaks On Being Attacked, Threatened With A Noose In Bloomington, Ind.
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Vauhxx Booker, a Black activist in Bloomington, Ind., about experiencing what he describes as an attempted lynching and authorities' response to the incident.
ICE Threatens To Deport International Students If They Don't Attend In-Person Classes
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement announced Monday new guidelines that deny visas to international students attending U.S. colleges that offer online-only courses this fall.
Melbourne Imposes Coronavirus Lockdown, Starts With A Group Of Public Housing Towers
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Melissa Davey, Melbourne bureau chief for The Guardian, about a new coronavirus lockdown in Australia and how it is affecting residents of Melbourne's public housing.
Federal Government To Invest Over $2 Billion Into Coronavirus Vaccine Development
The federal government on Tuesday announced grants for the development and manufacture of vaccines and treatments for COVID-19 totaling over $2 billion.
Bug Hunt: Bumblebee Millipede That Could Be A Pet
NPR's Geoff Brumfiel has been passing the time in part by looking for bugs with his two kids. While wandering in the woods, they found a millipede. It can be poisonous but also makes a great pet.
Major League Baseball To Start The 2020 Season At The End Of July
Major League Baseball is gearing up to begin its regular season later this month. For now, players have resumed their training — with a whole host of coronavirus safety protocols and restrictions.
The United States To Withdraw From The World Health Organization
The Trump administration notified the United Nations Tuesday that the U.S. is withdrawing from the World Health Organization. NPR discusses what it could mean for the WHO to lose its largest donor.
What Would It Take For Teachers To Go Back To The Classroom This Fall
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Lily García, president of the National Education Association, about what teachers need as schools begin making plans for reopening in the fall.
A Car Drives Into A Crowd Protesting Against Racism In Bloomington, Ind.
A car drove into a crowd during a Monday protest in Bloomington, Ind. Protesters had taken to the streets after several people allegedly beat up and threatened a Black activist with a noose on July 4.