When it comes to Tylenol, what are parents to do? The science on Tylenol and autism isn't clear, despite President Trump's claims. Here's what parents need to know to make their own decisions about acetaminophen. Nell Greenfieldboyce
Trump cancels meeting with Democrats as prospects for shutdown increase President Trump called off a planned Thursday meeting with top Hill Democrats to discuss a possible deal to avoid a shutdown. He called Democrats' demands "unserious." Democrats say he chickened out. Deirdre Walsh
In Uganda, a multibillion-dollar oil project is impacting locals' health and livelihood Communities living in the middle of a large energy project along one of Africa's largest lakes complain that the effects of the construction are creating stress and illness.
Super typhoon moves toward Hong Kong and southern China The super typhoon ravaged the Philippines' northern islands on Monday. Flooding and landslides displaced more than 17,000 people.
After fireworks caused her dog to panic, a stranger offered them a ride home Lara Friedman was walking her large rottweiler on July 4 when fireworks went off. Her dog went into panic mode. Then a stranger offered to help, ensuring both got home safely. Autumn Barnes
The surprisingly lucrative business of making a list of 500 stocks What even is the business of the S&P 500, and how does it make so much money? Alex Mayyasi
Former VP Harris endorses Mamdani for NYC Mayor as some Democrats stay silent Zohran Mamdani is leading in the polls in the NYC Mayor's race. Kamala Harris says he's earned Democratic backing, but some party leaders have been slow to endorse the Democratic-Socialist candidate. Brian Mann
Devices seized near U.N. meeting could have shut down cellphone networks The Secret Service said it found over 300 SIM servers, 100,000 SIM cards and other illicit materials in multiple sites surrounding New York City ahead of the U.N. General Assembly. Jenna McLaughlin
Americans are crazy for shrimp. Much of it came from India — until now India's shrimp exports to the U.S. were once a success story. Now the industry faces ruin amid President Trump's 50% tariff on imports from the country. Diaa Hadid
Trump administration fires more immigration judges Nearly 20 immigration judges received emails this month informing them that they are being let go, NPR has learned, the largest single month of firings since the process began in February. Ximena Bustillo