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Video games are dominated by action-packed visuals, yet, there are visually impaired people all over the world playing them, ranging from the totally blind to the color blind. Now, gaming companies are working to make games more accessible.

NPR's A Martinez talks to David Miliband of the International Rescue Committee, about the driving forces that led to 108.4 million people being displaced globally — the largest number since WWII.

The big winter storm across much of the U.S. is especially challenging in West Coast cities not accustomed to snow and such low temperatures. It's particularly hard for people without housing.

It's easy to think that hardcore smokers will never quit, and thus e-cigarettes without the smoke is a better alternative. The changing demographics of smoking suggests otherwise, a study finds.

Many low-income households that claim the earned income tax credit lack health insurance. That status on tax returns could provide a clue about people who would benefit from outreach.

In the months since Roe v. Wade was overturned, training groups in North Carolina say they've seen an uptick in interest from people wanting to work as abortion doulas.

Baltimore is seeing an influx of xylazine as dealers are mixing it with opioids. The city is dedicating resources to try to keep people safe from the drug, the overdoses are which are extra dangerous.

StoryCorps founder Dave Isay talks about how to participate in "The Great Thanksgiving Listen," an initiative that encourages people to honor someone by recording their story for future generations.

People aren't waiting for governors or mayors to make the decision for them. Real-time data show they cut back on spending when they're worried about being infected with the coronavirus.

An experimental medicine seems to ease symptoms of Fragile X syndrome, a genetic disorder that is the most common inherited cause of intellectual disabilities and autism.