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 Journalists Weigh In On A Newsroom Reckoning
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with three Black journalists about the internal reckoning underway in newsrooms across the country and the push to better represent Black voices on staff and in news coverage.
'We Took Note': German Ambassador On The Withdrawal Of U.S. Troops From Germany
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Emily Haber, German ambassador to the United States, about the withdrawal of U.S. troops from Germany and international relations.
Pro-Democracy Activist Flees Hong Kong After China Passes New National Security Law
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Nathan Law, founder of the pro-democracy party Demosisto, who has fled Hong Kong after China passed a law putting him and other pro-democracy activists at risk.
Thousands Take To The Streets In Ethiopia After The Killing Of A Popular Singer
The killing of Haacaaluu Hundeessaa, a popular singer and activist, Monday has unleashed violent protests in Ethiopia. It has also brought a simmering political crisis to a boil.
India Bans Dozens Of Chinese Apps, Including TikTok
India — TikTok's biggest foreign market — has banned the social video app and dozens of other Chinese apps. Popular among the working class, TikTok catapulted many to stardom and out of poverty.
What To Watch This Weekend: 'Hamilton' And 'John Lewis: Good Trouble,' Reviewed
The musical blockbuster about the political activism of the Founding Fathers, Hamilton, and a documentary about a current activist, John Lewis: Good Trouble, will hit the home screen this weekend.
Coronavirus Victims: Manhattan Maintenance Worker, Father And Husband Zlatko Veleski
Zlatko Veleski was maintenance worker in Manhattan, who died of COVID-19 in April. His daughter Katerina Veleska remembers her father's dedication to his family and his love for his wife.
Job Growth Slows Down As Some States Wrestle With New Coronavirus Outbreaks
The U.S. economy is slowly climbing out of a deep recession. The country added a record 4.8 million jobs last month. But now, job growth may be slowing, as the number of new coronavirus cases soars.
Massachusetts Education Commissioner On State's Plan To Reopen Schools In The Fall
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Massachusetts Commissioner of Elementary and Secondary Education Jeffrey Riley about the state's plan to reopen schools in the fall despite the coronavirus pandemic.
Coronavirus Outbreak Continues To Accelerate In Arizona, Positivity Rate Nears 25%
Vice President Mike Pence visited Arizona Wednesday. He said 500 federal health care workers would be sent to the state, as the number of cases soars and the positivity rate hovers around 25%.