Health Mar 11 Pandemic rules for Medicaid enrollment are ending soon. Here's what that means The nation’s uninsured rate reached an all-time low during the pandemic, largely because Congress temporarily blocked states from kicking people off Medicaid even if they were no longer eligible. But starting at the end of March, as many as 15…
Health Mar 04 Popular artificial sweetener erythritol linked to higher risk for blood clots A new study has linked erythritol, a popular artificial sweetener, to greater risk of blood clots that could lead to heart attacks or strokes. Erythritol is used in sugar substitutes, zero-calorie processed foods, condiments and even oral care products. Dr.
Health Feb 26 Why women, older and lower-income adults have more trouble sleeping The number of Americans taking medicine to get a good night’s rest is on the rise, according to new data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The survey found that women, older adults and people with lower incomes…
Nation Feb 25 Concerns rise over treatment of human workers behind AI technology Artificial intelligence is now woven into things we see and do every day, from searching on Google to filing taxes to using speak-to-text on a phone. Thought by many to be powered only by computers, the technology often relies on…
Nation Feb 19 How this all-Black swim team is making waves in college sports Competitive swimming is often dominated by white athletes, but one school is trying to change that. Since 2016, Howard University has been the only historically Black school with a swim team. Today, only 2 percent of all college swimmers are…
World Feb 18 Ukraine fights to hold Bakhmut as U.S. accuses Russia of crimes against humanity It has been nearly one year since Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, and today for the first time, the United States has labeled Russian actions in Ukraine as crimes against humanity. Meanwhile, Ukrainian soldiers are barely holding Bakhmut,…
Science Feb 12 The current hurdles to putting more electric vehicles on the road In last week's State of the Union, President Biden reaffirmed his administration's commitment to get more electric vehicles in American driveways. It's estimated that half of all new vehicle sales will be EVs by 2030, but the industry still faces…
Politics Feb 05 What to expect from Biden's State of the Union address Tuesday A Chinese surveillance balloon, the federal debt ceiling and Tuesday’s State of the Union address are the topics for today’s Weekend Briefing with congressional correspondent Lisa Desjardins and NPR White House correspondent Tamara Keith.
Arts Feb 05 How streaming platforms are changing the way we listen to music Several of the nominees at this year’s Grammy Awards rose to fame and popularity on music streaming platforms like Spotify and YouTube, and social media apps like TikTok. Ann Powers, critic and correspondent for NPR Music, joins Stephanie Sy to…
World Jan 29 What's behind a sharp increase in journalist killings around the world According to the Committee to Protect Journalists, 2022 was one of the deadliest years on record for journalists around the globe, with a nearly 50 percent increase in killings from the previous years. Lisa Desjardins speaks to Jodie Ginsberg, president…