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Colombia has come a long way from the days of murderous drug cartels. In fact, it's now home to more than two dozen legal medical marijuana companies.

How the Supreme Court rules could have implications for tens of thousands of lawsuits against Roundup maker Monsanto, which is now owned by Bayer.

Nations have begun climate negotiations at the COP30 summit in Brazil. Studies show the world is not on track to avoid the most damaging impacts of climate change.

The Israeli company NSO Group is accused of helping Saudi Arabia track dissidents, including slain columnist Jamal Khashoggi. The company has been in controversy before.

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman takes the stand to defend his company against a lawsuit brought by Elon Musk.

Agriculture companies are desperate for workers. Many of the jobs are in cities and open to scientists and data engineers. Some can even be filled by people without a bachelor's degree.

Colorado corn growers are testing a variety of new methods to combat the spread of moths, including a sexually transmitted virus that makes the insect's offspring infertile.

The Supreme Court upheld federal restrictions on the kit guns in March, but gun rights groups hope the Trump administration -- or the courts -- will still roll them back.

Shortages of drugs ranging from life-saving chemotherapies to basic generics are straining the health care system. Hospitals are adapting to chronic interruptions in the supply of medicines.

Asia is feeling the energy shock of the war on Iran. NPR's A Martinez talks to Sam Reynolds of the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis.

The Trump administration has ordered immediate rescheduling of medical cannabis to a less restrictive category, in what amounts to be a historic change to marijuana policy in the U.S.

Last year, California became the first state to ban a handful of food additives found in some favorite foods. Illinois lawmakers are debating whether they should become the second.

California became the first state to ban a synthetic food dye. Health advocates want the dye removed from the food supply nationwide. (This story first aired on Morning Edition on October 16, 2023.)

January is when drug makers typically hike their prices. This year, there's a mixed bag of price increases and a few notable declines, such as on some forms of insulin.

The Hollywood strikes delayed the Emmy Awards. Now only the past seasons of TV shows will be honored.

The emergence of the "mob wife" aesthetic on TikTok spotlights another fashion trend that on the rise: vintage, secondhand fur coats.

NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Polygon editor Charlie Hall about the growing trend of counterfeit board games.

Houthi rebels have been attacking ships sailing to and from the Suez Canal. NPR's A Martinez speaks to Martin Kröger of the German Shipowners' Association about threats to Red Sea shipping.

High fuel prices are hitting Rhode Island's commercial fishing industry hard.

President Trump has ordered a ban on all sanctioned oil tankers entering and leaving Venezuela, escalating pressure on the country's president.