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Abu Qader, 18, came to the U.S. from Afghanistan as a baby. Now a freshman at Cornell University, he has founded a medical technology company with the goal of improving diagnosis of breast cancer in poor countries.

Teenager Aims To Improve Breast Cancer Diagnosis In Poor Countries

Abu Qader came to the U.S. from Afghanistan when he was a baby. He wants to use his technology know-how to help the women of his birthplace.

Members of Safe Street Rebel place a cone on a self-driving Cruise car in San Francisco.

Armed with traffic cones, protesters are immobilizing driverless cars

Self-driving cars have flooded San Francisco's streets, and not everyone is happy. Street activists have been using a low-tech solution to incapacitate the vehicles.

Logan Health in Kalispell, Mont., has experienced three data breaches in the past five years. Those cyberattacks exposed the names, phone numbers and addresses of hundreds of thousands of patients. The hospital later settled a lawsuit related to the incidents for $4.2 million.

After health care attacks, tech giants will help small hospitals with cyber defenses

As small and rural hospitals struggle against cyber attacks, a federally brokered deal will allow them to access free and discounted cybersecurity services. Experts say it may not be enough.

Some YouTube Employees Still Sheltering In Place After Active Shooter Confirmed At HQ

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Rachel Morgan, whose husband is a software developer at YouTube where an active shooter was confirmed on Tuesday.

Landmark tech trials on social media addiction seen through a mother's eyes

With multiple tech addiction trials expected this year, Julianna Arnold of the parents group 'Parents Rise' says the legal pressure is overdue for Big Tech.

Water is pumped into a creek for aeration in East Palestine, Ohio, on Tuesday, more than a week after a train derailment released toxic chemicals.

What to know about the train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio

Residents are worried about environmental and health impacts after a train carrying hazardous materials derailed earlier this month and officials evacuated the area to conduct a controlled burn.

Two years after derailment, toxic chemicals still roll through East Palestine

Two years after derailment, toxic chemicals still roll through East Palestine.

A man walks near a damaged building after an earthquake struck near the Greek island of Kos early Friday.

Deadly Earthquake Strikes Greece And Turkey

The powerful quake left at least two people dead on the Greek resort island of Kos during peak tourist season.

Summer Song Favorites: 'Brandy'

The song "Brandy" by Looking Glass was No. 1 in 1972. For singer-songwriter Todd Snider, the song is a reminder of happy times. He was 6 years old when he first heard the song, but it left a lasting impression.

Volunteers participate in a recent Healthy U leader training in Lander, Wyo. the program provides health skills training to people in rural areas. According to a recent poll, 26 percent of rural Americans said there has been a time in the past few years when they needed health care, but did not get it.

When There's No Doctor Nearby, Volunteers Help Rural Patients Manage Chronic Illness

Many rural people live too far from a doctor to visit one regularly. In Wyoming, volunteers offer health skills trainings to help patients stay on top of chronic conditions.

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