News Today is a weekly look at some of the most interesting stories in global affairs.
It’s a way to discover a wide range of perspectives and share your own thoughts on the issues that matter.
In this week’s episode, NPR’s international correspondents talk about their work on the frontlines of conflict and crisis. They also discuss the 60th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act, which is facing new threats.
And as a series of violent incidents shake daycare centers around the country, advocates are calling for reforms to protect kids and prevent abuse. Meanwhile, a new push could edit the genes of human embryos to prevent diseases and enhance traits parents value. But bioethicists worry that’s not the right approach.
On the flip side, the world’s deadliest bears are making a comeback in India’s forests. And as the extinction of the Pacific coral reef nears, scientists say it may be time to rethink our use of plastics.
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