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.
Medicaid renewals: Those who don't reenroll could get kicked off
A federal rule that protected coverage for Medicaid recipients during the pandemic will expire on March 31. When it does, tens of millions of people will need to re-enroll or lose benefits.
Ex-Patriots star Aaron Hernandez sounded upbeat in final prison calls before suicide
In a few short years, Aaron Hernandez moved from NFL star to murder suspect. The last phone calls from prison of the former New England Patriots tight end raise new questions about his death.
More states pass laws to restrict or ban gender-affirming care for transgender kids
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds last week signed a law banning gender-affirming care for transgender minors. NPR's Leila Fadel talks to Matt McIver, a parent of a transgender child in Des Moines.
Nashville searches for healing after this week's school shooting left 6 people dead
Nashville mourns the victims of a school shooting in a citywide public vigil attended by first lady Jill Biden.
Baseball's 2023 season has a slate of new rules, all aimed at speeding up games
NPR's A Martinez talks to baseball analyst and former pitcher Mark Gubicza about the rule changes introduced by Major League Baseball for the new season.
Apple rolls out Apple Pay Later — a buy now, pay later service
NPR's A Martinez talks to Lauren Saunders of the National Consumer Law Center, about Apple allowing some iPhone users to pay for purchases up to $1,000 in installments using Apple Pay Later.
How do Palestinians feel about a proposal to weaken Israel's courts?
NPR's Michel Martin talks to human rights attorney Sawsan Zaher about how Palestinian and Arab Israelis are reacting to the conservative government's proposed judicial overhaul.
The FDA has approved an over-the-counter spray to treat opioid overdose
In a long anticipated decision, the Food and Drug Administration approved an over-the-counter version of naloxone spray, a generic form of the opioid overdose treatment called Narcan.
The FDA is considering authorizing a spring COVID-19 booster
The Food and Drug Administration appears ready to authorize that some people — such as those with weak immune systems — get yet another booster with one of the newest COVID-19 vaccines.
A fire inside a detention center kills dozens of Central and South American migrants
NPR'S A Martinez talks with Rafael Velásquez of the International Rescue Committee about a fire that killed 38 people at a Mexican migrant detention center near the Texas border.