An Alzheimer's pill appears to protect some in a high-risk population A new study is reviving hope that a twice-daily pill can slow down Alzheimer's in people whose genes put them at high risk for the disease. Jon Hamilton
This furloughed IRS lawyer is living out his dream of being a hot dog vendor While on furlough, Isaac Stein is fulfilling a childhood dream and passion project as a hot dog vendor. Ava Pukatch
How 'neurodivergent' became a word for many types of minds "Neurodivergent" is not just a way to describe medical diagnoses like autism and ADHD. It encompasses a range of ways in which people's brains differ from what is considered normal in the U.S. Ayana Archie
The Fed is expected to cut interest rates as job market shows signs of weakness The Federal Reserve is expected to cut its benchmark interest rate by a quarter percentage point because the central bank is more concerned about the job market than it is with battling inflation. Scott Horsley
Schools close and island life is under threat as Greece reckons with low birth rates In Greece, fewer babies means difficult decisions, especially on remote islands where low birth rates are forcing some schools to close and raising questions about the future of island culture. Ayman Oghanna
Camouflaging cars and swapping license plates: How agents make immigration arrests Immigration enforcement officers are sometimes forgoing license plates or otherwise masking their cars while apprehending migrants across the U.S. Chiara Eisner
Families could start losing access to Head Start if shutdown continues If the government shutdown extends beyond Nov. 1, more than 65,000 children could be at risk of losing access to Head Start, the federal early-learning program for low-income families. Kadin Mills
Hurricane Melissa strikes eastern Cuba after devastating Jamaica Hurricane Melissa, one of the strongest Atlantic storms on record, made landfall for the second time in 14 hours, striking Cuba Wednesday after unleashing powerful winds and flooding across Jamaica. Eyder Peralta
Businesses near Joshua Tree National Park feel the strain of the government shutdown Small businesses in Joshua Tree, California, rely on tourism dollars from the nearby national park. But with the government shut down, their bottom line is at risk. Hosts
North Korea touts missile tests as Trump visits South Korea North Korea said Wednesday its recent test-firings of sea-to-surface cruise missiles were successful, in another display of its growing military capabilities as U.S. President Donald Trump visits South Korea. The Associated Press