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Silicosis is an often deadly lung disease linked to inhaling toxic dust from cutting engineered stone. California has passed new safety measures for workers in the last few years, but doctors say they aren't enough.

Haris Tarin, vice president of the Muslim Public Affairs Council, outlines how the alleged DC shooter was vetted and what it means for Afghan immigration to the U.S.

A month after being liberated, the Ukrainian city of Kherson is getting bombarded daily from Russian troops less than a mile way. Meanwhile, authorities are searching for Kremlin collaborators.

Michael Astrue, a former head of the Social Security Administration under George W. Bush and Barack Obama, told NPR that Elon Musk is wrong about Social Security and that there is no widespread fraud.

North Carolina's average gas price has increased nearly thirty cents a gallon in the last month and more than $1.30 in the past year, according to AAA.

Workers in Las Vegas have been watching automation and technology inch into their workplace. Now with AI, the city is preparing to adapt its service-heavy tourism economy.

NPR's A Martinez talks to Democratic Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont, who supports the UAW's strike as a fight for fair wages, but also against growing inequality and corporate greed.

Late night TV has seen a recent exodus of non-white stars — from Desus and Mero and Ziwe to Trevor Noah himself.

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Erika Edwards, health reporter for NBC News, about the risks that unregulated intravenous treatments at med spas are posing to patients.

Scott Detrow speaks to Jen Caltrider about the data security risks associated with cars.

Scott Detrow talks to journalist Jonathan Maze about how fast food chains are vying for chicken sandwich supremacy.

Climate change is driving more extreme weather events in the region where many cocoa beans are grown. A brother-sister team in Germany is working on a solution: making chocolate without cocoa beans.

The City of Philadelphia has ordered all city workers to return to the office five days a week starting July 15. A judge ruled the mandate could go forward, despite opposition from union workers.

The Israeli military is sending thousands of soldiers home from Gaza — in part to reenergize the economy which faces a massive labor shortage because of the war.

When Nilanjan was laid off from his job in tech, his H-1B visa meant he had to find new work in 60 days, or risk having to leave the United States.

President Trump says the U.S. will "take back" Venezuela's oil. NPR's Leila Fadel talks to Jason Bordoff, founding director of Columbia University's Center on Global Energy Policy, about his remarks.

Buy-now-pay-later offers are multiplying online. The form of credit has advantages but can also tempt people to spend more than they should.

What is the deal with post-credit movie scenes? NPR's Ayesha Rascoe talks with Linda Holmes, host of the Pop Culture Happy Hour podcast, about why they exist and whether they really work.

NPR's Daniel Estrin talks with publisher Esther Margolis about the end of the era of mass market paperbacks. These inexpensively made books were once staples in most grocery and drug stores.

Cutting back on ready-to-eat meals won't be easy, and whole milk may make a comeback. One thing that's certain: It'll be a while before the new guidelines trickle down to schools.