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.
Genetically modified citrus trees could help fight insect causing 'greening disease'
A genetically engineered tree holds promise to possibly save Florida's citrus industry from an insect that causes "greening disease." The Asian citrus psyllid has devastated the industry.
Labor Department releases monthly jobs report card
The U.S. job market held steady last month — but there are warning signs of possible weakness ahead.
Georgia factory resumes peanut paste production for starving children overseas
Lifesaving peanut paste for malnourished children is being produced again at a Georgia factory after the Trump administration reversed course on a canceled USAID contract.
Deep Sea Diver's Jessica Dobson discusses the new album 'Billboard Heart'
Singer and guitarist Jessica Dobson of the band Deep Sea Diver speaks with NPR's A Martinez about overcoming feelings of self-doubt on her new album, "Billboard Heart."
As consumer confidence sinks, President Trump continues to blame Biden administration
Consumer confidence has fallen dramatically, with Americans feeling anxious about the economy and high prices. President Trump is still blaming the Biden administration for the economic woes.
State Department says it will stop publishing global air pollution data
The U.S. State Department said it would stop publishing global air pollution data as part of attempts to shrink federal spending. The program set a worldwide standard for measuring air quality.
Pope Francis has been hospitalized for 3 weeks. Hear the latest on his health
Pope Francis remains in hospital with pneumonia in both lungs. Claire Giangravé, Vatican correspondent for Religion News Service, updates with the latest on his health.
5 years after COVID began, father and daughter first responders recall life then
Chris Heiser, 74, is a career paramedic. His daughter Danielle, 32, is a nurse. They were both first responders when COVID hit five years ago, and they shared their experience with StoryCorps.
Trump administration changes at the VA affecting care for LGBTQ veterans
Staff and patients at the Department of Veterans Affairs say impacts of Trump administration changes to the agency go beyond erasing diversity programs and affect care for LGBTQ patients.
Nearly 5 years after George Floyd murder, Minneapolis PD turns to LAPD for lessons
Nearly five years after George Floyd's murder by a Minneapolis police officer, the force is taking lessons from Los Angeles police who worked through the aftermath of the 1992 beating of Rodney King.
Morning news brief
EU leaders to hold emergency meeting on Ukraine support and Russian threats, Trump grants automakers one-month reprieve from tariffs, nearly 6,000 USDA workers fired by Trump ordered back to work.