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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.
Microsoft will use ChatGPT in its search service Bing
by Bobby Allyn
Microsoft announced on Tuesday that its powerful AI tool ChatGPT will now be used in its search service Bing. Google unveiled its own AI tool — a competitor to ChatGPT — roughly 24 hours before.
Indonesia has a deal to get off coal. But it's building new coal plants
by Julia Simon
The U.S. helped broker a $20 billion deal to transition Indonesia to renewables from coal. International observers are excited, but inside Indonesia, there are doubts about the deal.
New groups are changing the narrative about Black women and the outdoors
by Cody Short
Black women love the outdoors as much as anyone else. Groups such as Outdoorsy Black Women and Black Packers are helping them explore and enjoy the outdoors.
Encore: Don't let the cold weather ruin your workout
by Wynne Davis
With winter settled in, going outside means frigid temperatures, early darkness and rain or snow. That can make it hard to get out to exercise. NPR's Life Kit has tips on how to work out in the cold.
Hundreds of thousands in France are again protesting raising the retirement age
by Eleanor Beardsley
Hundreds of thousands take to the streets again in France as they protest President Emanuel Macron's proposal to raise the country's retirement age.
Expert is 'angry' at pace of government response in Turkey
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Gonul Tol, director of the Turkey program at the Middle East Institute, about conditions on the ground in the Hatay province in southeastern Turkey.
Encore: An older person's money management errors may be a sign of dementia
by Sarah Boden
Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia leave seniors at risk for financial mismanagement and exploitation. With few regulatory safeguards, it falls on families to monitor the risk and intervene.
What to expect from the State of the Union address
NPR correspondents who cover the White House and Capitol Hill talk about what to expect from Tuesday's State of the Union address.
Earthquake creates additional crises for Syrians amid civil war
Social media posts are offering a glimpse of the aftermath of deadly earthquake that hit Syria.
Some movie lovers aren't happy about AMC's plan to charge according to seat placement
by Elizabeth Blair
AMC Entertainment plans to roll out new ticket prices based on where you sit in the movie theater. Some consumers aren't happy about it.
AI-generated images breach copyright law, artists say
Artificial intelligence has advanced enough to create a seemingly original artwork in the style of living artists within minutes. Some artists argue that these AI models breach copyright law.