Kentucky Teacher Adopts Student and Siblings

Kentucky teacher adopts student and his siblings, completing their family of six. The adoption process began during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2021 and became official in March 2022.

Domestic Brawl Over Chicken Seasoning in South Carolina

A domestic brawl in South Carolina erupted over the seasoning of chicken, leading to a violent altercation involving siblings and a warning shot fired in the house.

Céline Dion's Family and Career

Céline Dion's fans protested after Rolling Stone excluded her from their list of best singers. Dion is the youngest of 14 siblings from a musical family. Several of her siblings have been involved in her career, with some working as songwriters, managers, and assistants. Her family also founded a charity organization. Dion has faced personal tragedies, including the deaths of her husband and brother to cancer. She was diagnosed with Stiff Person Syndrome in 2022.

Baby Abandoned in East London

A baby girl named Elsa was found abandoned in a shopping bag in east London, and DNA tests revealed she is the third child abandoned by the same parents in similar circumstances over the last seven years. The older siblings have been adopted, while Elsa is in foster care.

Impeachment Trial of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, U.S.-China Relations, Coral Bleaching, Gun Violence Impact, Science of Siblings Series

The Democratic-led Senate is starting the impeachment trial of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, accused of failing to enforce immigration laws. The U.S. is seeking China's help in the Middle East conflict. Ocean heat causing coral bleaching is a major concern. Gun violence impacts communities, with programs like the Bench Mark Program trying to address the issue. NPR's new series delves into the Science of Siblings, exploring memory and trauma.

Current Events

Arizona's Supreme Court ruled in favor of a near-total abortion ban, the Environmental Protection Agency has set limits on PFAS chemicals in drinking water, President Biden will meet with Japanese Prime Minister Kishida, and NPR is exploring the influence of siblings in a new series.

The Science of Siblings and Stepfamily Relationships

The Science of Siblings explores how siblings can influence us, with research-backed tips for stepsiblings to get along in blended families.

Siblings and Therapy

Some siblings are turning to therapy to address issues in their relationship.

Natural Disaster, International Politics, Humanitarian Crisis, Family Dynamics, Environmental Impact, Geological History, Academic Achievement

A 7.4 magnitude earthquake in Taiwan resulted in tsunami warnings in Japan and the Philippines, causing at least seven deaths and over 700 missing. Discontent rises in Wisconsin primary, with 47,000 votes for the 'uninstructed' option in the Democratic primary. Israeli airstrike kills seven aid workers, leading to suspension of World Central Kitchen's mission. NPR explores the influence of siblings on mental and physical health in a new series. Scientists debate the start of the Anthropocene era.