The frogs are out after heavy rains in Florida from NPR kerry sheridan
After a dry spell, heavy rains in Florida this week have finally brought out the frogs. We’ll hear from them. Read More
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The economic and geopolitical reasons for China’s increased demand of gold from NPR John Ruwitch
The price of gold soared in the first quarter of this year, driven in part by demand from China, where the economy is limping and other investment opportunities have underperformed. Read More
How to keep safe as excessive heat hits the Midwest and Northeast this week from NPR Julia Simon
Record-breaking heat is forecast in the Midwest through the Northeast this week. In dangerously high temperatures, we give you tips to keep safe. Read More
Global migration spikes due to violence, climate change and economic mismanagement from NPR Fatma Tanis
The Norwegian Refugee Council and UN say global migration has reached highest levels ever. One reason has to do with the way wars have changed as combatants increasingly target civilians directly. Read More
Israel to pause fighting from morning to evening along an aid corridor into Gaza from NPR Daniel Estrin
Israel has announced a daily pause in combat along an aid corridor in Gaza, to increase the amount of aid getting to civilians at a critical point in the Israel-Hamas war. Read More
We explained why woodpeckers hammer on metal — which struck a chord with listeners from NPR Megan Lim
Many NPR listeners responded to a story explaining why some woodpeckers hammer on metal, including a man who said it solved a 35-year mystery for him. Read More
Is a warning label for social media enough? from NPR Karen Zamora
NPR’s Sacha Pfeiffer speaks with clinical psychologist Lisa Damour about social media’s impact on teens. Read More
A ballot question could undermine efforts to remove 2 Arizona Supreme Court justices from NPR
Republican lawmakers in Arizona will ask voters whether state supreme court appointments should last for life. That would include two of the justices who voted to uphold an abortion ban from 1864. Read More
U.S. surgeon general calls for tobacco-style warning labels for social media from NPR Kathryn Fink
NPR’s Mary Louise Kelly speaks with U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy about his call to put a warning label on social media platforms. Murthy believes social media can harm teenagers’ mental health. Read More
What it’s like living through a 121 degree day from NPR Diaa Hadid
For the most vulnerable in New Delhi, it’s a struggle to survive. Ishtiyaq, 24, who sells the cooling yogurt drink lassi in a bazaar, says: “What can I say brother? The poor must endure it all.” (Image credit: Diaa Hadid) Read More