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.
How meme coins rose from obscurity to their current popularity
Meme coins are popular these days with everyone from c-list celebrities to President Trump. Planet Money has the story of how they went from a one-off joke to a speculative frenzy worth billions.
Pentagon closing offices focused on reducing civilian casualties
NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with retired U.S. Army General Joseph Votel about the Pentagon shuttering offices focused on reducing harm to civilians during U.S. combat operations.
Workers have begun removing the 'Black Lives Matter' street mural in D.C.
Workers in Washington, D.C., have begun removing the massive street mural that defined Black Lives Matter Plaza. The city created the mural during the mass protests after police murdered George Floyd.
Federal judge halts deportation of pro-Palestinian activist arrested by ICE
Hear an update on Mahmoud Khalil, the former Columbia University student and protest leader arrested by ICE over the weekend. A federal judge has halted his deportation.
What rights do green card holders have in the U.S.?
A green card holder's arrest for his activism raises questions about the rights of legal permanent residents. NPR talks with National Foundation for American Policy Executive Director Stuart Anderson.
5 years ago today, the WHO declared COVID-19 a pandemic
NPR reflects on the cascading events of March 11, 2020, the day the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a pandemic.
What was learned from the first stay-at-home order of the COVID pandemic 5 years ago
Dr. Sara Cody, health officer of Santa Clara County in Northern California, issued what's considered the first stay-at-home order of the pandemic. Hear about lessons she took from that experience.
Stocks slump as worry grows over Trump tariffs and a possible recession
U.S. stock markets fell again Monday. Investors are increasingly worried about President Trump's tariffs and if they will drive the United States into a recession.
Medical students in Alabama are learning about nutrition in the kitchen
Medical students in south Alabama are learning about nutrition at a cooking class in hopes they will be able to better talk to patients about what they eat.
Morning news brief
Mark Carney to become Canada's next prime minister, ICE arrests Palestinian activist who helped lead Columbia University protests, House Republicans unveil plan to fund government through September.