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Volodymyr Zelenskyy

What will Russia's updated doctrine on use of nuclear weapons mean for the West?

Russia is preparing an update to its doctrine on the use of nuclear weapons. NPR's A Martinez asks Cold War historian Sergey Radchenko what it could mean for the West.See the Story

This boss vowed to help his workers with child care. It hasn't been easy

Child care continues to vex working parents. In Wisconsin, the CEO of the Wisconsin Aluminum Foundry has been trying — and struggling — to make a difference.(Image credit: Andrea Hsu)See the Story

Xbox · Medellín

Going back to school with schizoaffective disorder : Code Switch

Michael Vargas Arango was having a fairly typical day — hanging out at his home in Medellín, playing Xbox with one of his friends. Only, when he spoke to his mom during the day, he realized that she had no idea what "friend" he was talking about — she hadn't seen or heard anyone besides her son in the house all day. That was the first inkling either of them had that Michael was dealing with something unusual. It was the beginning of the long roa…See the Story

Air Pollution

Feeling itchy? Air pollution might be making it worse : Short Wave

Short Wave producer Hannah Chinn has adult-onset eczema. They're not the only one. Up to ten percent of people in the United States have it, according to the National Eczema Association — and its prevalence is increasing. Despite its ubiquity, a lot about this skin condition remains a mystery. So today, Hannah's getting answers. They sat down with Raj Fadadu, a dermatologist at UC San Diego, to ask: What is eczema? What triggers it in the first …See the Story

Volkswagen · Germany

German automaker Volkswagen considers closing two plants in the country

Germany’s largest industrial employer, Volkswagen, is reportedly considering closing at least two plants in Germany after years of declining value and a struggle to transition to electric vehicles.See the Story

Conservation · Maryland

Many Marylanders, conservationists worry winter crabbing puts Chesapeake Bay at risk

After a 16-year prohibition, a group of Virginia watermen have voted to reinstate winter crab dredging. Many argue the decision puts the health of the crab population and the Chesapeake Bay at risk.See the Story

Mexico · Mexico

Judges and civil servants in Mexico protest proposed changes to judiciary

The legislative and executive branch in Mexico are about to pass a popular constitutional reform that would remake the judiciary. Judges, civil servants and law students are protesting the move.See the Story