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Sohla El-Waylly gained attention for appearing in Bon Appétit's popular "Test Kitchen" videos, then gained more attention for accusing Bon Appétit of unequal pay practices and racial discrimination.

On Tuesday, Alaska opened COVID-19 vaccinations to anyone in the state older than 16. NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Alaska's Chief Medical Officer Dr. Anne Zink about the state's decision to do so.

On the one year anniversary of COVID-19-related school closures, NPR checks back in with a teacher, a college student and the mother of a student with disabilities about how the year has gone.

One year after lockdown first began, NPR shares listener stories of the moment they first realized COVID-19 would change their world. Kate McCormick lost two aunts within weeks of stay-at-home orders.

NPR's Ari Shaprio talks with Jefferson County Commissioner Sheila Tyson about how twice as many white Alabamans are getting COVID-19 vaccinations as Black Alabamans. Birmingham is a case in point.

The House of Representatives approved a $1.9 trillion coronavirus spending bill that now heads to President Biden's desk for his signature. No Republicans voted for the measure.

Economists expect the additional federal spending, coupled with an improving public health picture, will jumpstart economic growth this year.

The White House asks Congress for $4 billion in aid for countries in Central America to address root causes of illegal migration, as the number of border crossings into the U.S. spikes.

Critics question whether Utah’s oversight is sufficient to keep kids safe.

Last week, The Salt Lake Tribune and KUER released a database of documents that show how the teen treatment industry is regulated in Utah. It contains the past five years worth of inspection reports for every youth residential treatment center in the state. The Salt Lake Tribune's Jessica Miller spearheaded the project. She sat down with KUER’s David Fuchs to talk about what her analysis of those inspection reports has revealed so far.