Florida becomes second state to ban fluoride in public water
Florida has become the second state in the country — after Utah — to ban fluoridation of public water systems.
A Week After Election, Belarus Sees Giant Protests Against Lukashenko
NPR's Noel King talks to activist Hanna Yahorava about Sunday's protests — in what appeared to be the largest demonstration yet against President Lukashenko's widely disputed reelection.
Why Latino Voters Are An Important Constituency For Democrats
NPR's David Greene talks to Democratic Rep. Adriano Espaillat of New York, who serves as the Whip of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, about the importance of the Latino vote in this year's election.
Vox Virtual, An International Music Festival, Is About To Launch
Vocal ensembles that normally would be touring the summer festival circuit have organized a virtual concert series. Groups hail from 10 different countries including the U.S., Zimbabwe and France.
At Democrats' Convention, GOP's Kasich To Say: It's OK To 'Cross The Aisle'
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to former Ohio Gov. John Kasich, a prominent Republican, who has been asked to speak at the Democratic National Convention which begins virtually Monday night.
Bald Eagle In Michigan Destroys Wildlife Mapping Drone
The drone belonged to the state's department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy. The agency's acronym is EGLE. Officials there refer to it as eagle. The drone is at the bottom of Lake Michigan.
As Democrats Kick Off Their Convention, How 1 Network Is Handling It
How do you put on TV productions built around spectacles that are not taking place in person, and are unlikely to be spectacular? We examine NBC New's approach to covering virtual conventions.
Amateur Treasure Hunters Dig For Artifacts In Their Own Backyard
During the pandemic lockdown, more people are digging up treasure troves of historical items. In Scotland, a man with a metal detector found a trove of Bronze Age artifacts including a sword.
U.S. Deaths Top 170,000 As Coronavirus Pandemic Continues To Take Its Toll
The CDC estimates there could be up to 200,000 deaths in the U.S. from COVID-19 by Labor Day. As schools begin to reopen, there are renewed calls for vigilance in social distancing and masking.
Philadelphia's Naked Bike Ride Is Canceled Because Of Pandemic
Every year thousands of people ride to promote body positivity. The ride normally happens in September. Last year, however, some people complained about the cold so the race was moved to August.
News Brief: Postal Concerns, Convention Amid COVID-19, Belarus Protests
House lawmakers are being called back to address postal service changes. The Democrats' convention begins virtually on Monday. And, demonstrators in Belarus demand that the president steps down.
