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.
Why Some Restaurants Are Thriving In The Pandemic While Others Struggle
While most restaurants were hurt by the pandemic, certain types are going strong. It's not just drive-through fast food joints, but longtime stalwarts serving comfort foods people are craving.
Kamala Harris, Biden's VP Pick, Makes Black And Asian Representation History
Kamala Harris appeared alongside Joe Biden for the first time as his running mate. Biden's selection of Harris to join the Democratic ticket is important to voters of color.
Protesters In Lebanon Demand Change After Beirut Explosion
What is Lebanon's path forward after the explosion? Protesters say wholesale change is needed. NPR's Noel King speaks with Mona Fawaz who is a professor at the American University of Beirut.
Woman Receives New ID With Photo Of Empty Chair
When Jane Dodd renewed her driver's license, she didn't have high hopes for her ID photo. However, when she received her new license, she saw she wasn't in the photo at all.
Reality Show Host Wants To Help Bars Survive COVID-19
Bar Rescue host Jon Taffer is probably best known for telling owners what's wrong with their bars. Now, he wants to help them survive the pandemic.
News Brief: Facebook Helping Voters, Kamala Harris And Representation, Thai Protests
Facebook is launching a tool to help users register to vote. Kamala Harris' Black and Asian identities are making history. And, Thai students protest the military.
COVID-19 Makes Face To Face Campaigning Difficult
Down ballot campaigning is in full swing across the country but that looks very different during the pandemic. That's the case in Ohio, where political parties are trying to get out the vote.
Rutgers President Discusses Decision To Postpone Fall Sports
The Big Ten and Pac-12 are the first major college football conferences to cancel the fall season during the pandemic. NPR talks to Rutgers University president Jonathan Holloway about the decision.