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Crystal Perez Lira, from the "Colectiva Bloodys y Projects," gives an interview at her office where the wall reads in Spanish "My body, my decision," in Tijuana, Mexico, Thursday, Sept. 28, 2023. Lira is one of dozens of Mexican volunteers who support women wanting to terminate a pregnancy, offering virtual guidance through an abortion protocol in which no clinics or prescriptions are needed.

As Mexico expands abortion access, activists support reproductive rights at the U.S. border

While some legal and religious barriers remain in place in the mostly Catholic country, several organizations of “acompañantes,” or volunteers who support women wanting to terminate a pregnancy, feel ready to take the next step.

Angela Bassett reprises her role as Queen Ramonda in Marvel Studios' "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever."

'Wakanda Forever' pays tribute to late Chadwick Boseman

'Black Panther' sequel delivers on emotions then gets swallowed by CGI

Palestinians with dual nationality register to cross to Egypt on the Gaza Strip side of the border crossing in Rafah on Thursday.

Americans leaving Gaza report chaos, relief — and worry for people staying behind

Hundreds of Americans appeared on a list of passport holders approved to leave the territory, as President Biden called for a "pause" in hostilities to allow for the release of hostages held by Hamas.

Uleen Tores, 13, takes a brake from training in the backyard boxing gym run by the non-profit H.E.R.O. in Vista, September 26, 2022.

Bringing boxing home: Vista youth boxing organization loses its location, but finds a home

A youth boxing program in Vista got displaced from its gym last year. But that didn't stop them from boxing.

Marching bands are getting creative to beat the heat of climate change. Some changes include covering brass instruments under direct sunlight, scheduling frequent water breaks and time to put on extra sunscreen, no longer wearing traditional marching band uniforms at games and practicing before sunrise or after sunset.

Marching bands have been struggling with extreme heat. Here's how they're adjusting

Marching bands returned to practice this fall under challenges like extreme heat and irregular weather conditions. They're getting creative to beat the heat of climate change.

Trash bags sit on a sidewalk to be picked up by sanitation workers in Manhattan, New York City in October 2023.

Curbside trash is a problem in NYC. Officials have a not-so-novel fix: plastic bins

After decades of plastic garbage bags stacked daily on New York City's sidewalks (and the rats they attract), officials hope to solve this issue just like other U.S. cities have already: garbage bins.

South Korean teachers participate in a rally in front of the National Assembly on Sept. 4, 2023 in Seoul, South Korea. School teachers rallied to mourn the recent suicide deaths of fellow teachers distressed by disgruntled parents and unruly students, and to call for measures to prevent such tragedies.

South Korea teachers seek protection from harassment by students' parents

Many South Korean teachers say they have suffered from parents' harassment and excessive demands. This summer, they came out to the streets voicing anger and demanding protection for their rights.

Before heading out on the trail, Carol Woody and volunteer Erwin Berry make sure Gage Tatar is safely buckled into the Cimgo. Grinning wide, Tatar listens as Woody explains what he can expect on the dirt track.

Using technology to open up wilderness trails to people with disabilities

People — including those with disabilities — flocked outside during the COVID-19 pandemic. The influx has highlighted efforts to ensure everyone has access to outdoor spaces.

A man stands by as a fire rages in a livestock market area in al-Fasher, the capital of Sudan's North Darfur state, on Sept. 1, in the aftermath of bombardment by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF).

Sudan's war passed 6 months, with much of the world consumed by other conflicts

An estimated 9,000 people have been killed and another 5.6 million forced to flee their homes. NPR has spoken to Sudanese from different walks of life to hear how they're coping.

The debates unfolding now about what it means for Spain to host the Latin Grammys hint at much larger questions about how the Academy decides what constitutes Latin music.

The Latin Grammys are in Spain this year. So what?

This year, the Latin Grammys will be held outside the U.S., in Seville, Spain. The location raises larger questions about how the awards perpetuate inequalities related to race, class and colonialism.

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