All Things Considered
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College campuses react to the news of the Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal
by Tovia Smith
The Israel-Hamas war ignited protests on many U.S. college campuses. Some students were elated, others concerned after the announcement of a ceasefire.
How climate change is affecting the spread of mosquito-borne illnesses
by Alejandra Borunda
There's an outbreak of the rare mosquito-borne disease Eastern Equine Encephalitis in the Northeast. Could it be connected to climate change? No one knows.
Idaho is having its worst wildfire smoke summer in decades
Idaho is having its worst summer for wildfire smoke in 25 years and has been America's top smoke producer since June. One megafire will likely only stop when snows arrive.
Some Black churches are transforming their services for people with dementia
Some Black churches are adjusting their services to accommodate people with dementia and Alzheimer's disease as older Black Americans are twice more likely to have them than white Americans.
Sabrina Carpenter's album fended off a challenge from Travis Scott to debut at No. 1
by Stephen Thompson
After scoring two huge hits this summer with "Espresso" and "Please Please Please," Sabrina Carpenter's new album just debuted at number one -- against an interesting challenger.
Six years after Parkland, a Florida sheriff on rethinking school shooting prevention
by Justine Kenin
A Georgia 14-year-old has been charged with four counts of murder after a fatal shooting at his high school. Last year, authorities interviewed him over online threats to commit a shooting.
The pandemic may have sped up brain development for adolescents, research shows
by Rob Stein
The stress and isolation of the pandemic appears to have caused adolescent brains to have accelerated maturation, with girls brains maturing faster than boys, according to new research.
A look at Trump's political history with strong women ahead of debate
by Franco Ordoñez
Former President Donald Trump prides himself on being a tough negotiator and winning arguments, but he’s often flummoxed with one kind of opponent – a powerful woman.
Viral debate moderator on what he hopes for Trump/Harris debate
by Mary Louise Kelly
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with 9news anchor Kyle Clark, who was praised for his performance as a moderator at a debate with Republican Colorado congressional candidates in May.
New Biden administration rule aims to make mental health covered like physical health
by Juana Summers
The Biden Administration announced a new rule that will require private health insurers to cover mental health and addiction services like physical conditions.