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A Bird scooter sits parked on a street corner in San Francisco. Dockless scooters have become very popular across the U.S., but many people say they're a nuisance.

Dockless Scooters Gain Popularity And Scorn Across The U.S.

Those who enjoy riding them may constitute a silent majority. Dockless scooters and bikes have drawn the ire of some who say they're a nuisance.

Facebook has been using artificial intelligence to detect if a user might be about engage in self-harm. The same technology may soon be used in other scenarios.

Facebook Increasingly Reliant on A.I. To Predict Suicide Risk

Ten times a day, on average, Facebook's AI-driven self-harm detection system alerts authorities to people who may be about to hurt themselves.

"I Am Woman" singer Helen Reddy performs in 1970.

You're Gonna Hear Them Roar: 'I Am Woman' Is An Anthem Beyond Its Era

Helen Reddy's 1972 single captured the spirit of second-wave feminism. Today, its echoes still sound in American culture — including a version that arrived just in time for #MeToo.

What It's Like To Be On The Blacklist In China's New Social Credit System

China is piloting a new social credit system, calculated from financial transactions and daily behavior. NPR's The Indicator learns what it's like to be on the country's list of untrustworthy people.

<em>The Handmaid's Tale</em>, starring Elisabeth Moss, coincided with a spike in new subscribers to Hulu, one of an increasing number of video streaming platforms.

Too Much Video Streaming To Choose From? It's Only Going To Get Worse

It can be frustrating when viewers try to figure out which service has what they want to watch — Netflix, Prime, Hulu? It's about to get worse as more streaming services launch this year.

In Iowa, Democrats Are Already Campaigning Ahead Of Presidential Caucuses

Western Iowa is a Republican stronghold, but Democrats are visiting in search of support during the presidential caucuses. They hope to undermine at least some of President Trump's support.

Tekandi Paniagua, Guatemalan consul in Del Rio, Texas, says the price for fake documents ranges from $200 to $700. He says it's an additional service provided by organizations that work for human smugglers.

Fake Birth Certificates A Growing Problem Amid Migrant Family Surge

The Trump administration is sounding the alarm about "fake families" amid a surge of Central Americans crossing the southern border. Immigrant advocates say they're just trying to make it to the U.S.

Amnesty International: New Twitter Feature Leaves Burden On Users Experiencing Abuse

Twitter is developing a feature aimed at making the site less toxic for users. NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Amnesty International's Rasha Abdul-Rahim, who has studied harassment on Twitter.

Mayor Pete Buttigieg in downtown South Bend, Ind., in January, 2019. First elected in 2011, Buttigieg has based his presidential candidacy, in part, around the revival of South Bend that he's helped engineer.

Pete Buttigieg Helped Transform South Bend As Mayor, But Some Feel Left Out

On the campaign trail he talks a lot about how being mayor since 2012 of the once-industrial city in northern Indiana has prepared him to be president of the United States.

Measles vaccination rates need to be at 93% to 95% to keep herd immunity. Otherwise, very young infants or other vulnerable people can be exposed to the virus.

How Did We Get Here? 7 Things To Know About Measles

The U.S. is in the midst of a record-breaking measles epidemic. What brought us here, who is most at risk and what do you need to know now?

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