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How do you help young Afghan refugees heal? A new program in Maine offers a way
Research shows that a toxic mix of past traumas and the stresses of resettlement puts refugee kids at significantly higher risk of long term mental health challenges. A new effort aims to mitigate those risks by supporting parents and children in refugee families.
Exhausted? Irritable? It could be undiagnosed iron deficiency
Around a third of women of reproductive age could have low iron. But doctors don’t routinely screen for the condition, though it can lead to anemia. Symptoms include exhaustion, headaches and more.
Eating less beef is a climate solution. Here’s why that’s hard for some American men
Climate researchers have long grappled with how to get Americans to eat less beef, a food with a huge global warming impact. Now some are thinking about it through the lens of gender.
If Harris wins, she would make history. But she isn’t talking about that
Hillary Clinton leaned into her identity when she ran for president. Vice President Kamala Harris is decidedly not.
State bans on commercial food waste have been largely ineffective, study finds
Much of the food supply in the U.S. goes uneaten, which contributes to climate change. Some states have tried to cut food waste in landfills, but their efforts have fallen short, researchers found.
Four astronauts on Polaris Dawn flight return to Earth after 1st commercial spacewalk
The five-day trip, funded by internet entrepreneur Jared Isaacman, broke several records including the first-ever commercial spacewalk using SpaceX’s Crew Dragon capsule on Polaris Dawn mission.
Venezuela says it arrested 6 foreigners allegedly involved in a plot to kill Maduro
Three Americans, two Spaniards and a Czech citizen were arrested after Venezuelan officials accused them of coming to the South American country to assassinate President Nicolas Maduro.
All Things Considered for September 14, 2024
Hear the All Things Considered program for Sep 14, 2024
Hundreds attend funeral of Turkish American activist killed by Israeli troops
Hundreds of people in Turkey attended the funeral for a Turkish American woman who was shot dead by Israeli troops in the Israeli-occupied West Bank.
The World Human Powered Speed Challenge
In a desolate stretch of Nevada, teams have been competing all week to break speed records for human-powered locomotion. NPR's Scott Detrow talks with one of this year's competitors, Lizanne Wilmot.
Stopping the Steal documents the efforts to help Trump
NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with Dan Reed, director of the documentary "Stopping the Steal," which covers Republican officials in Arizona and Georgia who wanted Donald Trump to win the 2020 election.
What to expect at the Emmys
This year’s Emmy nominations include newcomers and superstars alike, and the awards show will be hosted by Eugene and Dan Levy.
Life Kit: Neighbor conflict
Trash, noise, parking, weeds — conflicts with neighbors are common. NPR's Life Kit has tips from a mediator on how to settle a dispute with your neighbor.
How the crew of NASA’s Artemis II prepares for a mission to the moon
This time next year, NASA plans to send its first crewed mission to the moon. NPR's Scott Detrow meets the crew of NASA's Artemis II mission, to see how the team is preparing.
2 days in, union chief discusses the status of the Boeing strike
NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with Jon Holden, who leads the Machinists Union that's striking against Boeing, about the current state of the strike, which began earlier this week.
The dire consequences of a bag of Cheetos in a cave
Robert Melnick, professor emeritus at the University of Oregon, discusses the consequences of leaving a bag of Cheetos at Carlsbad Caverns in New Mexico.
How we grow food affects the climate. Here are solutions communities are taking to help
We've gathered examples from across the NPR Network of how we can change the food we grow to support climate goals.
FDA approves some Apple AirPods to be used as hearing aids
An upcoming Apple software update will allow some AirPods to double as over-the-counter hearing aids. Only 1 in 6 American adults with hearing loss wears hearing aids.
In Portland, thousands gather to marvel at migrating birds’ nighttime routine
As Vaux’s Swifts migrate south, they roost together in a chimney, drawing crowds
Iran says it launched a satellite under program criticized by West over missile fears
Iran launched a satellite into space with a rocket built by the country's paramilitary Revolutionary Guard, state-run media reported.
Jimmy Carter 100: Artists pay tribute ahead of star-studded birthday concert
Singers Angelique Kidjo and Carlene Carter reflect on their favorite Jimmy Carter moments and why music is the best way to celebrate the former president's life and legacy.
Pioneering ballerina Michaela DePrince dies at 29
DePrince, born in Sierra Leone, lost both her parents during the country’s civil war. She became the youngest principal dancer at the Dance Theatre of Harlem and later joined the Boston Ballet.
Celebrating science that’s off the beaten track
From pension fraud to plastic plants, this year's Ig Nobel prizes recognize science that can be lighthearted, surprising or unusual.
George Washington established the presidency. How much of it would he recognize now?
The presidential office was first envisioned to be more like a clerk's job, and in its earliest incarnation, it was almost unseemly to be perceived as campaigning for the office, historians tell NPR.
Biden discusses long range missiles for Ukraine with British PM
President Biden met with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer Friday to discuss whether Ukraine should be allowed to use missiles that could reach deep into Russian territory.
One restaurant has a way to fight food waste: Making food out of ‘trash’
Shuggie's Trash Pie chef David Murphy shares three easy recipes for transforming unloved leftover ingredients into delicious eats.
U.S. hits Russian state media with new sanctions
The U.S. State Department accuses a Kremlin news outlet of working hand-in-hand with the Russian military and running fundraising campaigns to pay for equipment for soldiers fighting in Ukraine.
Trump’s own version of reality continues to confound political actors and observers
Far from being disqualifying, this feature of the Trump persona presents itself as part and parcel of his appeal.
Firefighters gain ground on 3 huge Southern California blazes
The three wildfires that have ravaged the mountains east of L.A., destroying dozens of homes, injuring a dozen people and burning more than 155 square miles, still pose threats to some communities.
Report: ‘No evidence’ Hawaii officials prepared for deadly wildfire, despite warnings
Despite days of warnings that critical fire weather was coming, the report found “no evidence” of Hawaii officials making preparations for the August 2023 wildfire that killed 102 people.
GPB evening headlines for September 13, 2024
Lieutenant Governor Burt Jones won't face criminal prosecution with Trump and others in Georgia's 2020 election interference case. Former Defense Secretary, General James Mattis, spoke at a new building's dedication at Georgia Military College in Milledgeville. The last of 76 defendants in a massive South Georgia drug trafficking organization has been convicted on all charges after a trial.
Georgia Today: Parental legal responsibility; Trump has 4 counts dismissed; Election board challenge
On the Friday September 13th edition of Georgia Today: The killing of four people at Apalachee High School last week raises legal questions about parential responsibility; A judge dismisses four counts in the election interference case against Donald Trump; And the Georgia State election board faces more challenges.
