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A new Louisiana law will re-classify misoprostol as a dangerous controlled substance
A new Louisiana law in effect Oct. 1 will re-classify misoprostol as a dangerous controlled substance. It's used in medication abortions, but also for postpartum hemorrhage and other obstetric issues.
Debate continues over changing the Florida state bird
by Regan McCarthy
For decades, there's been an effort to change the state bird of Florida — now a mockingbird — to something a little more unique to the state. But pushback has been long and intense.
Mr. Chow talks about his restaurant empire, art and family history
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Michael Chow, also known as Mr. Chow, about his restaurant empire, his art and his family history.
Acts of generosity — like giving gifts — brings happiness, research shows
by Allison Aubrey
Research shows that acts of generosity, like gift-giving, are contagious and increase happiness. Giving and receiving are also fundamental for good relationships.
Looking for an eco-friendly substitute for wrapping paper? Consider furoshiki
by Megan Jamerson
Furoshiki, the Japanese tradition of wrapping objects in cloth to cover or transport them, is becoming more popular as a more eco-friendly way to wrap presents without wasting paper.
Why 2023 has been such an unusual and tragic year for wildfires
by Kirk Siegler
Unusual and tragic are two words that might describe the 2023 wildfire season which experts say might end up being a game changer for U.S. fire policy.
How Arab-Jewish communities are coping with the war in Gaza
by Eleanor Beardsley
Mixed, Arab-Jewish communities are a rarity in Israel. And since the Hamas attacks of Oct. 7 and the ensuing war in Gaza, they've been under pressure.
The U.S. is joining a taskforce to protect ships from Houthi attacks in the Red Sea
The U.S. will be part of a task force to protect ships in the Red Sea from Houthi attacks launched from Yemen. The threat has forced some shipping companies to avoid the area altogether.
Google to pay $700 million to settle a lawsuit over how it runs its app store
by Bobby Allyn
Google has agreed to pay $700 million to settle a lawsuit brought by dozens of states over how the company operates its app store.
A nodding student reminded a discouraged professor why she loves teaching
A political science professor was struggling with pandemic transitions, including teaching over Zoom. On a screen of unengaged students, one gave her the encouragement she needed.
At an Alaska maker's space, Indigenous artists connect with millennia of tradition
by Emily Schwing
In the northernmost town in the U.S., there's no Santa's workshop. But there is a unique maker's space where Indigenous artists can come anytime to make traditional artwork.
Senate continues to work on immigration and foreign aid deal
Democratic Sen. Michael Bennet of Colorado discusses ongoing negations about immigration reform and border funding.
The uncomfortable hidden truths about cheap cashmere
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Ginger Allington, landscape ecologist and assistant professor at Cornell, about unsustainable practices used in producing cheap cashmere.