All Things Considered
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Water supplies are dwindling in Asheville after Helene's devastation
Getting water has been a struggle for people in Asheville, N.C., where the water system was heavily damaged by Tropical Storm Helene.
'Spider-Man Across the Spider-Verse' may just win the series another Oscar
by Bob Mondello
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.
Massive project aimed at diversifying genetic data reports first results
by Rob Stein
Researchers have found more than 275 million previously unreported genetic variants from data shared by nearly 250,000 volunteers. Half of the data are from participants of non-European ancestry.
A Vermont woman tries to take on the loneliness epidemic in her corner of the country
by Nina Keck
There's a loneliness epidemic in the United States according to the U.S. Surgeon General. One woman works to change that by organizing monthly get togethers in a small city in Vermont.
How ageism in health care is harming older people — more often than you may think
by Ashley Milne-Tyte
Ageism in health care settings is common. Assumptions that older people are one big, frail, homogenous group can lead to problems, says the author of Elderhood.
Lexington, Miss., residents talk about why they're scared of local law enforcement
by Kat Stromquist
Residents of the small town of Lexington Mississippi are waiting for the results of a Department of Justice investigation of their police department.
What to know about Steve Garvey, who's eyeing one of California's U.S. Senate seats
by Marisa Lagos
Former baseball player Steve Garvey, a Republican, will face off against Rep. Adam Schiff in California's senate race. The mostly Democratic state hasn't elected a GOP Senate candidate since 1988.
Climate Envoy John Kerry is giving up the job title — but not the fight
Outgoing climate envoy John Kerry talks about leaving the job, how another Donald Trump presidency could impact the fight against climate change, and how he remains hopeful.
In Minnesota, 'uncommitted' got 19% of the Democratic presidential primary votes
by Clay Masters
Voters in Minnesota who want a permanent ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war sent a message to President Biden Tuesday by voting uncommitted on their state's Democratic primary ballot.
Public companies must start giving investors information about climate, SEC decides
by Michael Copley
The SEC votes March 6 on adopting long-awaited rules that would require publicly-traded companies in the U.S. to disclose information about the risks they face from climate change.