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Can eating less beef and dairy help save the Colorado River?
by Steve Inskeep
Nearly half of the water drawn from the Colorado River goes to feed for beef and dairy cows. Researchers say modest changes in American diets could help farmers use less water — and help the climate.
More states increasingly restrict access to medical care for transgender people
Laws passed in Florida and Texas will restrict the care available to transgender persons. NPR's Leila Fadel talks to Joseph Knoll, a nurse-practitioner, about how the restrictions affect his patients.
Advisers to the FDA support approval of an RSV vaccine to protect infants
An expert panel advising the Food and Drug Administration has recommended approval of a Pfizer vaccine that would be the first to protect babies against RSV.
LA Mayor Bass plans to spend $1.3 billion to address homelessness in the city
by Anna Scott
In her first budget, Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass wants to spend $1.3 billion combatting homelessness. Some advocates say the plan doesn't get to the root of LA's crisis.
Cherelle Parker likely to become Philly's first female mayor after November election
NPR's A Martinez talked to Democratic mayoral candidate Cherelle Parker after she won Tuesday's primary election in Philadelphia. She is expected to become the first woman to lead the city.
The Pentagon leak suspect is due back in court as a judge weighs his detention
by Deborah Becker
A judge in Massachusetts is expected to decide on Friday whether accused Pentagon leaker Jack Teixeira will remain in custody ahead of his trial for espionage.
Democrats urge Biden to reject GOP demands for new work requirements for aid programs
As debt ceiling talks continue, Republicans are demanding tougher work requirements for federal aid programs. NPR's A Martinez talks to Rebecca Vallas of the think tank The Century Foundation.
Montana's governor signs a measure banning TikTok in his state
Montana has become the first state to completely ban TikTok. Gov. Greg Gianforte has said he is concerned about people's user data being compromised by the Chinese government.
Pakistani security forces have surrounded Khan's compound and threaten to storm it
Authorities accuse former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan of sheltering a few dozen men that they call terrorists. It's the latest in a political crisis that has engulfed Pakistan for over a year.
Democrat upsets DeSantis-backed Republican mayoral candidate in Jacksonville
by Claire Heddles
The Florida city will have its first female mayor. Donna Deegan, a Democrat, beat Daniel Davis, a candidate backed by Gov. Ron DeSantis, in a city considered a Republican stronghold.
G-7 leaders consider how to counter China's economic threats
by Jackie Northam
China has increased its use of tariffs and import restrictions on countries that go against its foreign policy objectives. In Japan, G-7 leaders will discuss how to counter this economic coercion.
Tel Aviv beach seems to be a prime sunbathing spot for an endangered monk seal
Yulia, an endangered Mediterranean monk seal, became an overnight sensation when she turned up at the beach last Friday. She is apparently shedding her winter coat, which can be a days-long process.