NPR: Almost all of China's medium and large cities are susceptible to floods. Some experts are promoting a solution called sponge cities — urban landscapes that are softer and meant to absorb more water.#news #NPR https://www.npr.org/2023/10/03/1202252103/china-floods-sponge-cities-climate-change

NPR: Having this virus is bad enough at home, where you might spend hours hugging the toilet. Imagine having it out camping. Investigators wanted to find out how backpackers were getting and spreading it.#news #NPR https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2023/09/24/1201250339/norovirus-in-the-wilderness-how-an-outbreak-spread-on-the-pacific-crest-trail

NPR: The Florida education system has been in the spotlight lately after Gov. Ron DeSantis banned diversity and inclusion programs in public colleges and approved a controversial social studies curriculum.#news #NPR https://www.npr.org/2023/08/14/1193557432/florida-education-private-schools-prageru-desantis

NPR: Mississippi is violating the U.S. Constitution by permanently stripping voting rights from people convicted of some felonies, a divided federal appeals court panel ruled. The state plans to appeal.#news #NPR https://www.npr.org/2023/08/04/1192295228/mississippi-felon-voting-law-blocked