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The maker of Enfamil recalls 145,000 cans of infant formula over bacteria risks
Reckitt says despite contamination fears, the recalled formula tested negative for Cronobacter, which can cause rare but deadly infections in infants. Here's how to identify and prevent it. → Read More
Rihanna's maternity style isn't just fashionable. It's revolutionary, experts say
Rihanna has already been praised for redefining maternity fashion. She's not the first celebrity to challenge cultural norms about pregnancy, but is reigniting a conversation that could spark change. → Read More
Hispanic dialysis patients are more at risk for staph infections, the CDC says
Hispanic patients had a 40% higher risk of staph than white patients, a study found, and Black patients are more at risk as well. The report outlines steps doctors can take to keep patients safer. → Read More
A Turkish castle that withstood centuries of invasions is damaged in the earthquake
Gaziantep Castle in southeastern Turkey dates back to the Hittite Empire and in modern times has been a museum and tourist attraction. Parts of the building were destroyed by Monday's earthquake. → Read More
UV nail dryers may pose cancer risks, a study says. Here are precautions you can take
A new study finds that UV dryers for gel nail polish can damage DNA and mutate cells, confirming dermatologists' safety concerns. There are precautions you can take and alternatives to consider. → Read More
Derek Chauvin's lawyer asks a Minnesota appeals court to toss his murder convictions
Chauvin is currently serving concurrent state and federal sentences in an Arizona prison. The three-person Court of Appeals says it will issue its opinion within 90 days. → Read More
A damaged file may have caused the outage in an FAA system, leading to travel chaos
Departures across the U.S. were halted for two hours Wednesday morning after the agency's system for alerting pilots and airports of real-time hazards went dark, frustrating thousands of travelers. → Read More
Flight cancellations and delays pile up after an FAA safety system outage
Departures across the U.S. were halted for two hours Wednesday morning after the FAA's system for alerting pilots and airports of real-time hazards went dark, frustrating thousands of travelers. → Read More
NC's Lynette Hardaway, Diamond of pro-Trump duo 'Diamond and Silk,' has died at 51
The North Carolina-based vloggers billed themselves as "President Trump's most loyal supporters." He likewise embraced the two, who appeared onstage at his campaign rallies, attended his 2017 inauguration and visited him in the Oval Office during his presidency. → Read More
Zelenskyy and the spirit of Ukraine are 'Time' magazine's 2022 Person of the Year
"Time" magazine honored the Ukrainian president as its 2022 person of the year, citing his leadership at home and on the world stage. → Read More
A woman sues Kraft, claiming Velveeta macaroni preparation time is misleading
Kraft Heinz says its Velveeta Shells & Cheese cups are "ready in 3 1/2 minutes." The proposed class-action lawsuit counters that microwaving is one of several steps and seeks $5 million in damages to cover consumers in North Carolina and several other states. → Read More
A nonprofit says preterm births are up in the U.S. — and it's not a partisan issue
March of Dimes' annual report on infant and maternal health drops the U.S. from a C- to a D+, citing a 15-year high in the preterm birth rate. But it also offers some encouraging signs and solutions. → Read More
There are now 8 billion people on Earth, according to a new U.N. report
The world's population continues to grow, but at a slower rate as people have fewer children. The U.N. predicts it will not reach 9 billion for another 15 years. → Read More
How antisemitic rhetoric is impacting Jewish communities, and what to do about it
Recent antisemitic incidents have put American Jews on edge. Community leaders hope this moment will finally make clear the importance of education and allyship. → Read More
Martin Luther King Jr. paid the bill for Julia Roberts' birth. Here's the backstory
As fans marked Julia Roberts' birthday last week, they also uncovered a connection between her family and that of the civil rights icon. It all started when her parents opened an acting school. → Read More
The fastest-ever laundry-folding robot is here. And it's likely still slower than you
Researchers and companies have tried over the years to automate the chore with limited success. Using a brand new method, researchers have taught a robot to fold a record 30-40 garments per hour. → Read More
See the buzzworthy winners of the Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition
This year's top prizes went to a teen from Thailand and an American who is just the fifth woman to win in 58 years. Karine Aigner spoke with NPR about the significance of the photo and the award. → Read More
Millions of Americans are losing access to maternal care. Here's what can be done
A report from the nonprofit March of Dimes finds that 36% of counties in the U.S. are "maternity care deserts," meaning they have no obstetric hospitals or birth centers and no obstetric providers. → Read More
She wrote a Bigfoot book for kids. It was no small feat
"The Search for Sasquatch," a new book for pre-teens, explores Bigfoot through a scientific lens. Its author hopes to model how to balance curiosity and exploration with staying grounded in the facts. → Read More
The man who wrote the Onion's Supreme Court brief takes parody very seriously
The satirical site submitted a 23-page brief to the Supreme Court in support of a First Amendment case. Mike Gillis, The Onion writer who authored the brief, tells NPR why parody is worth defending. → Read More