Climate change, inflation and the war in Ukraine are fueling fears of a crippling global food crisis in the near future. The U.N. estimates that in the past year, global food prices have risen by almost a third, fertilizer prices by more than half and oil prices by almost two-thirds.
Less than a week after his loss in the North Carolina Republican primary, Rep. Madison Cawthorn is facing another blow: The House Ethics Committee is opening an investigation against him for his promotion of cryptocurrency and for allegations he had an "improper relationship" with a staff member.
Climate change-induced heat waves could affect you even when you're asleep. A new study reveals a possible correlation between hotter weather and poorer sleep in some parts of the world, with the worst impacts on women, older people, residents of lower-income countries and people already living in hot climates.
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Black animals at shelters tend to struggle to get adopted. Photographer Maggie Epling's glamour shots give these good boys and girls their best shot at finding a forever home.
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When it comes to monkeypox, Americans likely don't need to worry about another epidemic. Dr. Raj Panjabi says the few cases found in the United States this month have not been severe, and patients from past U.S. outbreaks have all fully recovered. Listen to 🎧 learn more about the virus and its risks, or read the story.
Running an election has become more difficult than ever after Donald Trump's campaign to discredit and overturn the 2020 presidential election. Some poll workers are now being trained on what to do if a colleague tries to sabotage Election Night from the inside. 🎧 Listen to their fears or read them here.
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Let's hear it for the ladies: NPR brutally and honestly rates every musical performance from the latest SNL season, and finds that five women came out on top.
Some of the employees of the major video game company Activision Blizzard, which is behind Call of Duty,Overwatch and Candy Crush and other games, are joining a union.
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