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Countries across Europe struggle to control devastating wildfires that have displaced thousands. The continent also battles a record breaking heat wave which experts say is driven by climate change.

The CDC officially recommends the use of an additional COVID-19 shot for immunocompromised individuals who did not get much protection from the first doses.

Jasmyn Morton remembers her grandmother, Ruby Morton, and uncle, Joseph Morton, who both died from COVID-19 after attending a church event in March 2020, before masking and vaccines were common.

Apple's new feature to fight child sexual abuse is encouraging to families of survivors. But privacy advocates are trying to convince Apple to drop its plans, fearing they could lead to surveillance.

There is a lot to see around the Mexican capital. NPR's correspondent recommends canoeing and biking along some of Mexico City's tucked-away sites.

NPR's Scott Simon speaks to director Mira Nair about her new TV series, A Suitable Boy It's based on the sprawling novel by author Vikram Seth.

The U.S. government is telling Americans it's "past time" to leave Ukraine. But James Berk, an optician from New Jersey, has a Ukrainian wife and a newborn baby. For now, they're staying put.

COVID-19, polarization and election misinformation — including from the president — are three factors in politicians suffering harassment and even threats from voters in recent weeks.

Jewish families haven't always given presents on Hanukkah — it dates only to the 1880s. Arthur Levine's kids' book The Hanukkah Magic of Nate Gadol imagines a fanciful origin for the tradition.

Seaweed can potentially help fight climate change. Research shows that a specific type of seaweed can cut cows' methane production by up to 98%.