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 Muslims say they're unsure how to celebrate Ramadan this year
The war in Gaza is casting a shadow on Ramadan celebrations this year. NPR's Michel Martin visits an Islamic Center in Virginia to hear how Muslims are reflecting on the holy month.
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Ramadan starts Monday and still no cease-fire between Israel and Hamas. There's been no let-up in violence in Haiti's capital. Oppenheimer did well at the Oscars, winning seven golden statuettes.
'Oppenheimer' wins 7 categories at Academy Awards including best picture
Besides Oppenheimer doing well, a tight race between Lily Gladstone and Emma Stone for best actress went to Stone and the Billie Eilish Barbie song beat out the Ryan Gosling Barbie song.
Sweden becomes the 32nd country to join the NATO alliance
For decades the majority of Swedish citizens opposed being part of the military alliance, but Russia's war on Ukraine changed everything.
A debate is centered on what to do with $300 billion in seized Russian assets
The U.S. wants to divert that money to support Ukraine in its fight against Russia's full-scale invasion. The European Union, however, says not so fast.
Armed gangs continue to control much of Haiti's capital Port-au-Prince
There is no sign of international intervention in Haiti amid gang violence in the capital. The prime minister remains locked out of the country.
Why the rapper known as Residente delayed releasing his most recent album
Rapper Residente talks about his activism and the release of his second solo album: Lyrics No Longer Matter. He initially delayed the release due to what he calls a "macabre genocide" in Gaza.
Facebook groups where women discuss dating topics are under fire in a lawsuit
A man in Chicago is taking legal action against several online platforms and members of the Facebook group "Are We Dating the Same Guy?" for defamation, doxing and invasion of privacy.
The dangerous combination of aging utility infrastructure and rising wildfire risk
Investigators in Texas have found the largest wildfire in the state's history was "ignited by power lines." Experts say many utilities aren't doing enough to reduce the fire threat from power lines.
