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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.
What's at stake for TV and movie writers who went on strike this week
TV writer and Writers Guild of America member Jeane Phan Wong talks about what writers want and what's getting in the way.
Compared with the rest of the band, lead vocalists are getting quieter
Lead vocalists have gotten quieter over the decades, compared with the rest of the band. That's the conclusion of a new study that analyzes chart-topping pop tunes from 1946 to 2020.
Senator says the Supreme Court should 'take the hint' on code of conduct
Independent Sen. Angus King of Maine talks about efforts to create a binding code of conduct for the Supreme Court.
JPMorgan Chase banks on its new HQ being 'a destination'
by David Gura
JPMorgan Chase is building a multibillion-dollar headquarters in New York City, designed by one of the most famous architects in the world. The bank hopes it will be a model for a post-pandemic workplace.
National student assessment has educators and legislators worried
Every four years, the U.S. gets a look at how students around the country are doing in civics and history education. The latest snapshot has educators and legislators worried.
Crises like climate change and COVID hamper efforts to curb child marriage
Twelve million girls become brides every year, says a UNICEF report. In recent years, conflicts, climate change and COVID-19 have pushed more families into poverty, driving up child marriages.
As fentanyl deaths rise, state legislatures resist 'harm reduction' method
by Brian Mann
The Biden administration is embracing healthcare efforts designed to reduce the deadly impact of fentanyl addiction — but many state legislatures are resisting the "harm reduction" approach.
Author-illustrator Vashti Harrison wants her book and the word 'big' to affirm kids
NPR's Juana Summers talks with Vashti Harrison, illustrator and author of the new picture book Big, about a young Black girl's journey to self love.
Meghan Trainor gives TMI advice on motherhood in her new book
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Meghan Trainor about her new book Dear Future Mama. Grammy-winning singer-songwriter recently became a new mom.