RFK Jr.'s picks for CDC vaccine advisers meet this week amid controversy
For the first time since Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. replaced all the members of the vaccine committee, it is meeting in Atlanta.
People in Britain may have to cut down on their afternoon tea
Food prices in the United Kingdom are going through the roof, and wages are stagnating. Can the next prime minister handle the heat?
Texas State University is creating a class on pop star Harry Styles
Students will learn about the cultural and political development of the modern celebrity. That includes discussions of gender, sexuality and race.
President Biden tests positive for COVID-19 and is experiencing mild symptoms
President Biden has tested positive for COVID-19 and is experiencing mild symptoms, the White House said Thursday.
The war in Ukraine has dramatically affected businesses — big and small
Businesses in Ukraine face numerous challenges in the midst of the war. Some have shutdown entirely, while others are scrambling to find new ways to operate.
How can cities adapt to rising heat? Green design architects can help
NPR's Rachel Martin talks to architect Brigitte Clements about what cities like London can do to adapt buildings and infrastructure as heat waves become more common due to climate change.
Outdoor theaters have to compete with a lot of noise including low-flying planes
An outdoor Shakespearean theater in Louisville, Ky., needs to work around airplane noise. An expert says people also had to work around a lot of noise in Shakespeare's time.
Without the help of Congress, Biden tries to do more to address climate change
NPR's Leila Fadel talks to Leah Stokes, an expert on clean energy and climate policy, about options the Biden administration can use to address climate change in the absence of Congressional action.
Encore: Florida is again pitted in a battle with the giant African land snail
Florida is trying to eradicate the giant African land snail — again. The invasive snail carries a disease-causing parasite. (Story aired on All Things Considered on July, 7, 2022.)
British company creates the first PVC-free vinyl record
Evolution Music says it created the world's first bio-plastic vinyl record made from sugar and starches. This material allows people to enjoy their favorite artists without worrying about toxic waste.
Have hearings convinced Americans that Trump was singularly responsible for Jan. 6?
NPR's Leila Fadel talks to Democratic Rep. Pete Aguilar of California, a member of the House committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the Capital, for a preview Thursday's primetime hearing.
House committee prepares to hold its 8th public hearing on the events of Jan. 6
Members of the panel will focus on former President Donald Trump's inaction to stop the riot at the U.S. Capitol. This hearing is framed as a sort of summer capstone to the series of public hearings.