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Health A hurricane's effects on victims' health last for years after the storm, study finds A new study shows that the effects hurricanes have on people's health can last for years after a storm passes. Alejandra Borunda
Health Care Price increases loom for some people who pay for their own health insurance People who buy their own health insurance are facing significant price hikes next year as federal tax credits passed by Congress during the COVID-19 pandemic are set to expire in December. Selena Simmons-Duffin
Law & Courts Protection orders can be a lifeline for domestic violence victims. This website aims to make the process easier For Washingtonians trying to cut contact with their domestic abusers and stalkers, civil protection orders are often a necessary legal step. But the process of filing one can be tricky to navigate. Noel Gasca
Politics Do Trump's D.C. moves echo an authoritarian playbook? NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with M. Gessen about the Trump administration moves to take over Washington D.C., and what it could mean for the future. Avery Keatley
Arts & Life How much sway does the president have over the country's museums? Trump criticized American museums as "the last remaining segment of 'WOKE.'" The White House said that the administration plans to start with the Smithsonian, and "go from there." Would that be possible? We speak to experts in the field. Mary Louise Kelly
National Mississippi sent troops to back Trump's D.C. takeover despite its own high crime rates Mississippi is one of the states that has sent guard troop to Washington, D.C., to fight crime, but its own capital has one of the highest murder rates in the country. Shamira Muhammad
Science A discovery sheds new light on how different types of early humans co-existed long ago Researchers say recently discovered teeth come from a previously undiscovered species of Australopithecus, adding to our understanding of human evolution. Nathan Rott
Immigration Immigrants in D.C. say they have mixed feelings about Trump's crackdown in the city Immigrants in Washington, D.C., have mixed feelings about the federal policing surge. Some support the goal of reducing crime, but are upset at people being snatched off the streets. Jennifer Ludden
National Some families add sorority coaches to their off-to-college expense list Families and young women in the United States are paying upwards of $3,000 for the chance to get into the sorority of their choice. With the help of sorority rush coaches, they just might make it in. Justine Kenin
Health innovations play a role in improving living standards and the economy Health innovations are everywhere. From a cancer vaccine to an Alzheimer's blood test to a life-changing exoskeleton, we take you on a tour of the economics of health technology. Gurjit Kaur