Florida Gov. DeSantis leads a nationwide shift to politicizing school board races
Governor Ron DeSantis is reshaping school boards in Florida. He's exerting control over local school policies, including how they teach children about race and sexual orientation.
Student Film 'Anita' Explores How The Places We Live Stay With Us
NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro speaks with student filmmaker Sushma Khadepaun about her narrative short Anita.
Residents Of Upstate New York Eagerly Await Reopening Of U.S-Canadian Border
People in Plattsburgh, New York are looking forward to the August 9th reopening of the nearby U.S.-Canadian border to fully vaccinated Americans.
The Centuries-Long History Of Changui Music In Cuba
Music journalist and broadcaster Gianluca Tramontana discusses the significance of Changui music in the Guantanamo region of Cuba.
What's Next At The Site Of The Surfside Condo Collapse
The search effort in Surfside, Fla., has ended. Residents and officials are debating what will happen to the site of the condo collapse, including if developers should be allowed to build there.
Politics Chat: Biden Voices Support For Continuing Child Tax Credit, DACA
The Biden administration's approach to the economy, plus developments over the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, and the current state of infrastructure negotiations in Congress.
Home Health Aides, Who Help Elderly And Disabled People, Are In Short Supply
Home health aides work for low wages, but they're critical for elderly and disabled people. A proposal to inject billions of dollars in federal funding may be an opportunity for sweeping change.
Inflation Is Out Of Control In Lebanon And Venezuela. Could It Happen Here?
Lulu Garcia-Navarro talks with Harvard professor Jason Furman, a once top economic advisor to former president Barack Obama, about inflation and the U.S. economy.
Two Athletes Test Positive For COVID-19 Ahead Of Summer Olympics Start
Scores of athletes, officials and media are streaming in to Tokyo for the start of the COVID-delayed Summer Olympics. Already, two athletes have tested positive for COVID-19.
Sunscreen And Aloe Products Recalled For Containing Carcinogenic Chemical
There were recalls of some sunscreen and after-sun products last week when testing revealed the presence of a carcinogenic chemical.