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Silica Exposure May Have Injured Thousands of Countertop Workers

Wade Hanicker poses for a portrait at his home in Brooksville, Fla., on March 23. Hanicker was diagnosed with silicosis after years of cutting quartz countertops. Tina Russell for NPR hide caption toggle caption Tina Russell for NPR Wade Hanicker lives near Tampa, Fla., and he started making countertops about 15 years ago.

How the Supreme Court's Voting Rights Ruling Affects Local Politics

Members of Delta Sigma Theta sorority and other marchers gather in Selma, Ala., in 2025 to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the Bloody Sunday march that propelled the passing of the Voting Rights Act. Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Michael M.

Montana Tribes Blend Traditional Knowledge and Science

Mike Durglo Jr. has devoted his life to preparing his home and his people for climate change. As the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes climate change coordinator he wrote one of the first tribal climate action plans in the country over 15 years ago.

How a Phoenix Suburb Rescued a Wayward Giant Tortoise

Rex, the tortoise, at Brian and Sara Westfall's home, who fostered him while they searched for his owner, in Scottsdale, Arizona. Adriana Zehbrauskas for NPR/57999420m hide caption toggle caption Adriana Zehbrauskas for NPR/57999420m His name was Rex because he looked like a dinosaur.

About 10 New Epstein Suspected Victims Identified in France Probe

Around 10 new suspected victims have come forward since France launched a probe into late child sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and his network, Paris' top public prosecutor said Sunday. France set up a special task force of magistrates in February to probe potential crimes committed in the country or involving French nationals who might be implicated in Epstein's crimes.