Health & Medicine

September 30, 2021

Over his 18-year music career, José González has tapped into sounds from three continents: Brazilian bossa nova, Swedish hardcore punk, and now, West African styles.

Disease

An unlikely hero could help in the fight against deadly mosquito-borne disease

Living on Earth

September 28, 2021

In a breakthrough study, scientists released mosquitoes infected with a special kind of bacteria into an Indonesian city and saw a 77% drop in dengue cases.

COVID-19

Many Venezuelan migrants in Latin America struggle to get vaccinated

The World

September 27, 2021

Venezuelan migrants and refugees who have moved to different parts of South America have struggled to get shots because of legal requirements at vaccination centers. And that could slow down efforts to stamp out the coronavirus in the region.

Lifestyle

Brazil takes its kite-flying passion to a whole new level

The World

September 27, 2021

During the pandemic, Brazilians took even greater interest in kite flying, a popular pastime considered by some as sport. But there is also a dark side.

COVID-19

Cambodia is now better vaccinated than many US states

The World

September 27, 2021

Cambodia’s 15 million population is, when it comes to vaccinations, far ahead of US states such as Alabama, Texas and Ohio. Its full vaccination rate is on par with that of New York state.

Top of The World

World Food Program chief warns against famine in Yemen

The World

September 23, 2021

UN food agency head warns against a famine in Yemen that would affect 16 million people. Also, new discriminatory COVID-19 travel rules by the UK anger India and some African nations. And the European Union wants smartphone makers to adopt a single charging method for mobile and other electronic devices.

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Top aide to Ukraine’s president targeted in shooting

The World

September 22, 2021

A top aid of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy escapes an assassination attempt. Also, US President Joe Biden hosts a vaccine summit on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly. And, cargo ships are facing a bottleneck at California ports.

Environment

Hurricane Ida adds misery to 'Cancer Alley': Part II

Living on Earth

September 21, 2021

“The chemical plants are really having a ball with this hurricane,” says Sharon Lavigne, a local activist who has been fighting to stop pollution in a highly toxic area of southern Louisiana.

Environment

Hurricane Ida adds misery to 'Cancer Alley': Part I

Living on Earth

September 21, 2021

Black residents in Louisiana communities hit hard by Hurricane Ida have been fighting for environmental justice there for decades. Hurricane Ida made their task even harder.

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UNGA 76th session convenes in New York

The World

September 21, 2021

The UN General Assembly kicks off its 76th session at the UN headquarters in New York. Also, Canadians vote to keep Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in power in snap elections, but his party fails to secure a majority in parliament. And, Sudanese officials say they've thwarted an attempted coup.

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