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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.
Teachers in Arizona tap the power of plants to teach kids resilience
Kids at a Flagstaff, Arizona, elementary school have been through a lot since 2019: the pandemic, and then wildfires and a big flood. Teachers are using horticulture therapy to teach them resilience.
How to measure balance of power between employers and workers
Who has more power in the labor market, workers or employers? One economist has come up with a new economic indicator to try to measure it.
CNN was 'right to try' a town hall with Trump even if it failed, argues moderator
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Jon Ralston, CEO of The Nevada Independent, about why he strongly supported the CNN's town hall with Trump — and then changed his mind minutes into the broadcast.
Sen. Bill Cassidy wants to save Social Security
by Susan Davis
If Washington does nothing, Social Security will start to run out of money in about a decade. Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-Louisiana, is trying to lead an effort to save Social Security. Is anyone listening?
How Taiwan once used female voice to win hearts and minds in China
by Emily Feng
China is pressuring Taiwan residents using misinformation and propaganda. Taiwan once used information warfare to sway Chinese citizens to defect to Taiwan. Among its key tools: The female voice.
The COVID public health emergency is ending — but long COVID persists for some
Despite the end of the public health emergency, long COVID persists for some patients.
Some Hollywood writers are striking up romance at a special picket line for singles
by Mandalit del Barco
This week, writers showed up for a special picket line at Universal Studios: one specifically for single writers to mingle. "We can no longer say we're 'too busy' to date," the event promotion said.
Texas congressman on the end of Title 42 and the need for better border policies
As the pandemic-era border policy Title 42 is set to end Thursday, NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Rep. Vicente Gonzalez, D-Texas, about the expected impact on border communities.
A year after Palestinian-American journalist's death, her family still seeks answers
by Daniel Estrin
It's been a year since Palestinian-American Shireen Abu Akleh was killed reporting on an Israeli raid in the West Bank. Israel never prosecuted anyone and her family still seeks accountability.
In 'L'Immensita,' a vibrant Penelope Cruz plays the mom of a trans boy in 1970s Italy
by Bob Mondello
Penelope Cruz is a vibrant, if troubled, mom in L'Immensita, Emanuele Crialese's largely autobiographical portrait of an Italian family in the 1970s.
End of COVID Public Health Emergency brings uncertainty for immunocompromised people
The COVID-19 Public Health Emergency ends Thursday. But for people who are immunocompromised, the impact of the virus doesn't go away.