All Things Considered
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A startup hopes to use a 1970s discovery to bring a male contraceptive to market
by Melissa Sevigny
A research lab in Flagstaff, Ariz., is trying to leverage a 1970s discovery into a safe and desirable alternative for men who want to prevent pregnancy.
In Colorado, users of powered wheelchairs can now make repairs themselves
by Andrew Kenney
People who use powered wheelchairs have complained for years that manufacturers won't let them do minor repairs themselves. A new Colorado law gives them the right to repair.
Honduras deals Taiwan a blow by switching allegiance to China
by Emily Feng
Honduras switched its diplomatic allegiance from Taiwan to China in the latest setback for the Asian island's president. Now some of Taiwan's politicians say they need to take a different approach.
Biden administration struggles to turn the Democracy Summit's goals into reality
by Michele Kelemen
Secretary of State Antony Blinken kicks off a summit to strengthen democracy, hosting an event with Ukraine's president.
After a Russian girl drew an antiwar poster, her dad faces defamation charges
by Charles Maynes
In a small Russian town, a father and daughter have been separated by the state after she drew an antiwar poster in school. He was convicted of defaming the military; she's now in an orphanage.
National Zoo steps in after Amur tiger pair prove to be 'just friends' and won't mate
by Jacob Fenston
When their rare Siberian tigers proved to be "just friends," the National Zoo turned to artificial insemination in hopes of creating a next generation.
Visa fees may be hiked for performing artists traveling to the U.S.
by Anastasia Tsioulcas
Travel to the U.S. for performing artists could get more expensive after U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has proposed doubling the cost of visa applications.
Deforestation of tropical rainforests is causing droughts
by Lauren Sommer
The world's tropical rainforests are still getting hit hard by deforestation. Now, scientists are finding that's having an expected impact: causing droughts.
Parts of California to have Care Court for those with untreated severe mental illness
by Eric Westervelt
Eight California counties are creating "Care Courts" for people with untreated severe mental illness. A judge may order treatment that counties must fund. Civil liberties groups have sued to stop it.
The new incentive for Americans to get heat pumps as a key climate solution
by Julia Simon
U.S. sales of heat pumps overtook sales of gas furnaces in 2022. But what is a heat pump? And why do some call it a key climate solution?