A Nurse Is Bringing Light To A Dark Time With A Chandelier Made Up Of Vaccine Vials
“I knew I had wanted to do something with light because I felt like it’s just been such a dark year and a half that I wanted to bring light to whatever it was I was doing,” Laura Weiss told NPR.
How The Child Tax Credit Is Helping Families In Mississippi
NPR’s Mary Louise Kelly talks with Aisha Nyandoro, CEO of Springboard to Opportunities, which works with Mississippians receiving public assistance, on the impact of the extended child tax credit.
The Future Of Vaping Is In The FDA’s Hands
NPR’s Ailsa Chang talks with Kathleen Hoke, professor of law at the University of Maryland, about the decision the FDA faces on which e-cigarettes are safe for the public and which should be removed.
Monument Avenue In Richmond, Va., Looks Different With The Statue Of Gen. Lee Down
Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam ordered remove the massive memorial to Robert E. Lee more than a year ago. Now that it’s down, activists and others are looking forward to what changes may follow.
Because Of Ida, At Least 45,000 Louisiana Students May Be Out Of School Until October
New Orleans schools are on track to reopen in the coming days, but students in Louisiana’s river and coastal parishes may be out of school for several more weeks.
A Vermont Man Needed Assistance To Kayak. His Community Got To Work To Change That
After a Vermont man was paralyzed from the chest down in an accident, he could only kayak if someone got him in and out of his boat. His neighbors built him a hoist so he can paddle whenever he likes.
Oregon Has Imposed A Mask Mandate As A COVID Surge Overwhelms Hospitals
Once hailed as a COVID-19 success story, Oregon is now running out of ICU beds. Democratic Gov. Kate Brown has responded with mask and vaccine mandates, but is getting pushback.
Reports Claimed That Police Left In Droves Due To BLM. New Data Say That’s Not True
NPR’s Ailsa Chang speaks with Weihua Li, data reporter at the Marshall Project, about the data showing police officers didn’t leave the force in droves in response to the Black Lives Matters protests.
John Pierce Represents More Capitol Riot Defendants Than Anyone. Should He?
John Pierce is defending more people charged in the U.S. Capitol riot than any other lawyer. His past had already raised concerns. And an unexpected absence from court only led to more questions.
For Many There That Day, The Attacks On 9/11 Have Had Lasting Mental Health Impacts
Survivors, witnesses and recovery workers of the attacks on the World Trade Center experience increased rates of mental illnesses like PTSD and depression from trauma, according to researchers.
A Shortage On Starter Homes Is Keeping Many Young Americans From Owning A House
For generations, Americans have built wealth by purchase a no-frills starter home. But these entry level homes have become scarce and it’s preventing many young people from becoming homeowners.
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