How a friend's overdose drove a leading addiction scientist to look for answers
After Nabarun Dasgupta lost a close friend to an overdose, he dedicated himself to addiction research and trying to empower drug users with lifesaving information.
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The LGBT community shows up for WorldPride in D.C., despite some worries about Trump
Several people attending WorldPride in D.C. this year said some of their fellow community members have been hesitant to go. But others felt it was more important to show up and be visible. -
Trump's bill adds $2.4 trillion to deficit over 10 years, per nonpartisan analysis
The analysis by the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office also found that the version of the bill passed by the House last month would lead to nearly 11 million people going uninsured. -
Partisan battle lines form over Trump's plan to defund NPR & PBS
Senate Democrats warn Trump plan to wipe out public broadcasting funding will shut down stations, eliminate essential services. But House GOP scheduled to vote to clawback $1.1 billion next week. -
Sen. Ron Johnson says Trump's megabill 'doesn't have a chance of passing' Senate
Republican Sen. Ron Johnson told NPR that President Trump's domestic policy bill — which narrowly passed the House — will not pass the Senate in its current form because it will "skyrocket" the deficit. -
OpenAI takes down covert operations tied to China and other countries
The company said China and other nations are covertly trying to use chatbots to influence opinion around the world. In one case, operatives also used the tools to write internal performance reports. -
Divorces tend to spike in early spring and late summer. Here's why
Divorce lawyers know certain times of the year are much busier than others. They and researchers have found seasonal patterns around divorce filings. -
How to get what you want without using cash
LifeKit offers tips on how to barter -- exchanging things that both parties want. -
Private prisons and local jails are ramping up as ICE detention exceeds capacity
The number of people in ICE detention has grown, and detention facilities are over capacity. So the government is intensifying its hunt for more space, and local police are playing a bigger role.
