Is ‘Gaming Disorder’ An Illness? The WHO Says Yes, Adding It To Its List Of Diseases
For the first time, the World Health Organization will list “gaming disorder” as a behavioral addiction, a controversial move for some.
Missouri Could Soon Be The Only U.S. State Without A Clinic That Provides Abortions
Planned Parenthood says it might have to stop providing abortion services in Missouri. That would make Missouri the first state in the country without a clinic that performs abortions.
Planned Parenthood President Reacts To Potential End Of Abortion Services In Missouri
NPR’s Ari Shapiro speaks with Leana Wen, president of Planned Parenthood about how Missouri could become the first state without a clinic providing abortions.
How Mobile Internet Has Given New Platforms To Cubans Critical Of Their Government
3G internet availability, while still spotty and expensive, has given rise to new political openings in Cuba. That includes unprecedented public criticism of the government and organizing a non-sanctioned protest.
Green politics comes surging into the mainstream in EU elections
Amid the many uncertainties that cloud the future of the fragmented new European Parliament, one thing is clear: The Greens will enjoy unprecedented leverage to put the planet’s climate front and center on the political scene. “Today is about a Green …
United Nations Says 80 Countries May Ramp Up Climate Pledges
The countries may increase their climate goals, but the United Nations says that to avert extreme warming, an “exponential increase in ambition” is needed.
Afghanistan’s stalemate: ‘talking and fighting’
The Taliban attack was carried out amid a broader spring offensive – and an Afghan government and U.S. military counteroffensive – in which all sides are escalating violence even as they talk about peace. “When I saw this, I could not control my tears…
It’s a stumpede! Corgis hit the racetrack in California
Move over Indy 500, the racing corgi dogs are here. The official winner was Emmet of Pasadena, whose owner helped him “train” for the event by setting up pillows to simulate a starting gate. Cuteness and pervasive joy were the order of the day for bo…
German Government Official Recommends Jews Exercise Caution When Wearing A Kippah
NPR’s Ari Shapiro speaks with Deidre Berger, director of the AJC Ramer Institute for German-Jewish Relations, about a government official saying he does not recommend Jews wear a skullcap everywhere.
How Johnson & Johnson Ended Up At The Center Of A Trial In The Opioid Crisis
NPR’s Mary Louise Kelly talks with Wall Street Journal reporter Sara Randazzo about how Johnson & Johnson ended up at the center of the first big trial in the opioid crisis, which opened Tuesday.
Opioid Epidemic Trial Against Johnson & Johnson Begins In Oklahoma
The first major trial against an opioid manufacturer began Tuesday in Oklahoma. The state is suing Johnson & Johnson for money to help treat addiction, arguing the epidemic became a public nuisance.
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