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The government of Sudan has not made an official declaration of famine and denies that famine exists. Aid groups are concerned that without a declaration, international resources won't be mobilized.

Last year NPR interviewed Heman Bekele about his invention of a soap to fight skin cancer. He was motivated by his childhood in Ethiopia: He saw people working in the sun and thought of health risks.

Banksy has been unveiling stencils and installations depicting animals at different spots around the city every day for more than a week, leaving fans and art critics guessing as to their meaning.

Lansing tangled with titans, kept the network’s shows on the air even as its offices closed during the COVID-19 pandemic, and steered NPR through what he defined as an “existential” financial crisis.

Men rarely speak out to protest the Taliban's stripping away of the rights of girls and women. A new study finds that many believe those lost rights should be restored.

They're out on the streets directing traffic and are taking part in Bangladesh's new interim government. Hopes are high — but there also are doubts about what they can realistically achieve.

As next month’s Delaware primary election approaches, Delaware Public Media is ramping up its coverage of the races and issues important to Delawareans.One area we are examining is issues surrounding the First State’s environment. Offshore wind, electric vehicles, ‘forever chemicals,’ and sea-level rise are just some of the topics that candidates are being asked to address to gauge their ability to lead on environmental issues.This week, Delaware Public Media contributor Jon Hurdle reports on his conversations with candidates up and down the ballot on where they stand on key environmental challenges the state faces.

Social justice has meant many things over time and while definitions may vary, common concepts include equal rights, equal opportunity, and equal treatment.On August 20th, the Delaware Historical Society hosts a Social Justice Dialogue with Dr. Eddie S. Glaude Jr. – one the country’s most prominent scholars and authors – that aims to challenge attendees to think critically about social issues and the present and future of American democracy.In this edition of History Matters, Delaware Public Media’s Kyle McKinnon is joined by the Delaware Historical Society’s Executive Director Ivan Henderson and Reverend Ronald Whitaker of the Historic Mother African Union Church to learn more about the Social Justice Dialogue.

Vice President Harris is set to focus on grocery store prices and housing costs in her economic plan. And, these songs are vying for the unofficial title of "song of the summer."

Potentially big changes are coming to the way real estate agents are paid. Backers say it will save money in the long run, but it will likely take some time for homebuyers and sellers to adjust.