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California is seeing a spike in cases valley fever — an illness spread by fungal spores. Researchers speculate the rise is tied to patterns of drought and precipitation.

AI is advancing fast, and AI doomers say humanity is at risk.

A restaurant recycling program in Southern California is helping divert food waste from landfills while restoring oyster beds along the shoreline.

NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with the head of the American Academy of Family Physicians about changing public health guidance, what doctors are hearing from patients, and how to best navigate changes.

The Italian actress Claudia Cardinale has died at the age of 87. She was known for roles in major international and American films of the 1960s and 70s like 8 1/2 and The Pink Panther.

The Italian actress Claudia Cardinale has died at the age of 87. She was known for roles in major international and American films of the 1960s and 70s like 8 1/2 and The Pink Panther.

Israel cut the number of Gaza aid delivery trucks, citing an alleged Hamas ceasefire breach. NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with Jonathan Fowler of the U.N. Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees.

Author and critic Lincoln Michel talks about Hungarian writer László Krasznahorkai's Nobel win and what it shows about who gets recognized in world literature.

A Centers for Disease Control and Prevention webpage that previously stated "Vaccines do not cause autism" has been changed to cast doubt on the scientific research that supports the finding.

Competition, whether from overseas rivals or second-hand goods, has kept the price of furniture relatively low. New tariffs may boost U.S. makers — and raise prices.