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.
Thai workers who were held hostages by Hamas are released
One of the Thai hostages released was Gong Sae Lao. His story was told on Morning Edition two weeks ago.
How should caregivers help Israeli children who were freed from captivity?
NPR's Leila Fadel talks to child trauma expert Ayelet Noam-Rosenthal, who co-wrote a guide for Israel's military and others on receiving hostages who had been taken by Hamas.
What does ChatGPT have to say for itself on its first birthday?
One year ago the artificial intelligence research company OpenAI released its chatbot: ChatGPT. Morning Edition asked ChatGPT to write a one paragraph fictional story about turning one.
Some SAG-AFTRA members are concerned about AI provisions in tentative deal
Hollywood performers are voting on whether to ratify a new contract with major studios and streamers. Some union members question whether the deal protects them from artificial intelligence issues.
Tens of thousands of delegates are attending the U.N. Climate Change Conference
The conference, known as COP28, opened in Dubai on Thursday. Questions focus on whether real action will be taken to slow global warming, and on the host country as a major oil producer.
The fragile cease-fire between Israel and Hamas has entered its 6th day
The hostage-for-prisoner exchange is expected to continue on Wednesday. The humanitarian crisis in Gaza is dire and the military situation volatile.
Are there too many people in Colorado for gray wolves to thrive?
Colorado's urban population flipped the state from red to blue, allowing a referendum on a polarizing issue to pass. Wildlife officials are now preparing for the reintroduction of gray wolves.
Roughly 6,500 video game workers have been laid off globally since January
NPR's A Martinez talks to Amir Satvat, who wants to help the laid off workers find jobs. He created Game Jobs Workbook for those seeking work on video games.
How a young Black woman in Chicago is quickly paying off her student debt
Black women are disproportionately burdened by student debt. One young woman in Chicago is doing everything she can to avoid becoming part of that statistic.
After NATO meeting, Secretary of State Blinken will head to the Middle East
Blinken will make his third trip to the region since Hamas attacked Israel on Oct. 7. Before that he'll be at NATO headquarters in Brussels to reaffirm support for Ukraine in its war against Russia.