Family

Twins rescued from Kyiv at the beginning of Russia's invasion are turning 1

4:54am February 24, 2023

by Ari Shapiro

Ari Shapiro of NPR's All Things Considered talks with Morning Edition's Leila Fadel about twins who were rescued from Kyiv early in the war and how they are faring as they turn a year old.

National

Twins Gloria and Victoria Guerrier receive top honors at New York high school

5:55am February 23, 2023

They were named valedictorian and salutatorian at West Hempstead Secondary School. The twins competed in sports too. Both were three-sport varsity athletes with all-state honors for track.

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Reframing Your Commute

4:48pm February 21, 2023

by Paddy Hirsch

What your commute can do for you

This photo, provided by Reckitt and the FDA, shows the type of plant-based infant formula being recalled over possible bacteria contamination.

The maker of Enfamil recalls 145,000 cans of infant formula over bacteria risks

8:49am February 21, 2023

by Rachel Treisman

Reckitt says despite contamination fears, the recalled formula tested negative for Cronobacter, which can cause rare but deadly infections in infants. Here's how to identify and prevent them.

Radhika (15), Anjali (16), Suman (21), and Suhani (15) in July 2022 perform a dance routine near the village of Sahana Pahari, Jharia.

A dance of hope by children who scavenge coal

3:40pm February 18, 2023

Kids in India illegally collect bits of coal to sell so they can help their families. To give them a chance for a brighter future, an local educator gives them lessons in academics and the arts.

National

A father and daughter recount a particularly memorable driving lesson

7:52am February 17, 2023

by Jo Corona

Some people may not be meant to drive, and Maritza Bell might be in that group. Danny Bell, her husband, and their daughter Sydia, went to a StoryCorps booth to remember Maritza's final lesson.

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Child influencers have a huge following on social media. Now a new study from the University of Connecticut's Rudd Center for Food Policy and Health finds these videos are frequently exposing young viewers to junk foods like candy, salty snacks and sugary drinks.

Health & Safety

Kid YouTube stars make sugary junk food look good — to millions of young viewers

7:01am February 16, 2023

by Maria Godoy

The platform banned food advertising, yet many videos viewed by millions of kids continue to showcase candy, soda and packaged snacks, likely affecting kids' food preferences, researchers say.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis speaks after being sworn in for his second term during an inauguration ceremony at the Old Capitol, Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2023, in Tallahassee, Fla.

After Martha's Vineyard, lawmakers give DeSantis $10 million more to move migrants

6:03pm February 10, 2023

by Valerie Crowder

As Florida dedicates more money to transport migrants from other states, advocates say there isn't enough oversight to make sure transport is done legally and that migrants are relocated voluntarily.

2 daughters reflect on a secret their dad shared nearly 20 years ago

7:43am February 10, 2023

David Hedison came to a StoryCorps booth years ago with his daughter Serena and revealed he got a nose job to be an actor. Serena and her sister Alex came back to StoryCorps to reflect on the secret.

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National

Local Colorado ski hills may not be big or fancy, but they're ideal for some families

5:26pm February 09, 2023

by Laura Palmisano

Half a dozen small towns in the Colorado mountains run their own ski hills. They're not big, fancy or expensive, but they are great for local families.

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