Tips to deal with cicada song, for those with sensory issues from NPR Zach Dyer
Cicadas are the song of the summer, but this year’s large broods may be especially irritating for people on the autism spectrum who have hearing sensitivity. Read More
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Israel let some wounded children leave Gaza for treatment, leaving thousands behind from NPR Jane Arraf
For the first time in almost two months, Israel has allowed a small group of kids to leave Gaza for medical treatment. Aid groups say the move came after U.S. pressure and a court challenge in Israel. Read More
New research looks at how political misinformation is targeted at Latinos from NPR Jude Joffe-Block
A new poll from asked Latinos about misinformation and elections. It comes as efforts are underway to combat false narratives targeting Latinos. Read More
An insider’s look at how Biden preps for a debate from NPR Megan Lim
NPR’S Juana Summers speaks with Bob Bauer, the personal lawyer to President Biden, who stood in for Trump and Bernie Sanders in 2020 during mock-debates for the president to prep. Read More
This Arizona nonprofit helps get informal caregivers everything they need for the job from NPR Andrea Hsu
To shore up childcare in Arizona, a nonprofit has long focused on training informal caregivers — the family, friends and neighbors who care for a majority of young children in the state. Read More
Inflation has driven expenses up for charity groups — while driving donations down from NPR Scott Horsley
Charitable giving picked up last year after falling in 2022. But inflation is chipping away at the value of gifts, putting a squeeze on donors and non-profits alike. Read More
The NTSB holds its final meeting on the 2023 Ohio train derailment from NPR Julie Grant
The National Transportation Safety Board returns to East Palestine Ohio to hold its final board meeting on last year’s fiery derailment of a Norfolk-Southern train. Read More
Republican lawmakers in Connecticut fight a future ban on gas-powered vehicles from NPR Molly Ingram
The small faction of Republicans in the Democratic-dominated Connecticut legislature managed to lead the state out of its commitment to phase out sales of gas-powered cars. Read More
The latest on Julian Assange’s plea deal from NPR Ryan Lucas
Wikileaks founder Julian Assange has reached a plea deal with the U.S. government. He’s expected to plead guilty to conspiring to obtain and disclose information related to the national defense. Read More
Will calling gun violence a ‘public health crisis’ change the political conversation? from NPR Jonaki Mehta
Surgeon General Vivek Murthy has declared gun violence a “public health crisis.” NPR’s Juana Summers talks with Dr. Cedric Dark, an emergency physician at Baylor College of Medicine about the report. Read More