New Alabama law protects IVF, but still identifies embryo as a child
NPR's Ari Shapiro checks in with fertility specialist Dr. Beth Malizia following the new Alabama law that protects IVF.
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Generations after Trinity Test, New Mexico downwinders seek compensation
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Tina Cordova, a downwinder of the Trinity Test and a cancer survivor, and Sen. Ben Ray Lujan about their fight to get compensation for New Mexico radiation victims.
Meet Molly Lewis, professional whistler
Molly Lewis is a professional whistler with a new album out. You may have also heard her work on the Barbie movie.
This week in science: shared rhythm, electric fish and a methane-tracking satellite
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Regina Barber and Anil Oza about rhythms and the brain, how electric fish sense their environment, and a new methane-detecting satellite.
Biden to announce the setting up of a temporary Mediterranean port to deliver Gaza aid
The temporary pier will not require U.S. troops to land in Gaza to build the pier or causeway. United Nations workers and other aid groups will distribute the aid.
The FDA issues an alert for 6 brands of cinnamon possibly containing lead
The brands of cinnamon are typically sold at discount retailers, such as Save a Lot, Family Dollar and Dollar Tree. The alert follows the recalls of 3 brands of cinnamon-flavored applesauce pouches.
How the porn bots took over Twitter
Twitter has long had a bot problem, but since moderation on the platform was gutted and paid users were given "prioritization" in replies, the landscape has changed.
'Spider-Man Across the Spider-Verse' may just win the series another Oscar
The first film in an animated Spider-Verse trilogy won an Oscar in 2018. The latest installment, Spider-Man Across the Spider-Verse, will be a strong contender to repeat that accomplishment.
Most Americans support abortion for pregnancy-related emergencies
The majority of American voters, including Republicans, support protecting access to abortion for women who are experiencing pregnancy-related emergencies, such as miscarriages, a KFF poll finds.
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President Biden delivers State of the Union address Thursday night. Alabama's governor signs IVF bill giving immunity to patients and providers. Thursday marks five months since Hamas attacked Israel