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Chapter 1: What is the surge in adult ADHD diagnoses after the pandemic?
Do you think you have ADHD? You're not alone. After the pandemic hit, there was a huge jump in ADHD diagnoses among adults. And at the same time, the internet is more and more obsessed with saying everything is a sign of it. To identify the red flags when a diagnosis goes viral, listen to the It's Been a Minute podcast today.
Chapter 2: What happened during the vehicle attack in Vancouver?
Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Windsor Johnston. An investigation is underway to determine the motive behind last night's vehicle attack in Vancouver. Authorities in British Columbia say a man rammed his car through a crowded street festival celebrating Filipino heritage. At least 11 people were killed in the attack, and officials say they believe dozens of others were injured.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney says he's devastated and heartbroken.
Chapter 3: How did Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney respond to the Vancouver attack?
To them and to the many others who were injured, to the Filipino Canadian community, and to everyone in the broader Lower Mainland, Vancouver, I would like to offer my deepest condolences and my wishes for strength and compassion in this tragic time. I know that I join all Canadians in mourning with you. I know that Canadians are united with you.
Authorities say the suspect was arrested and taken into custody shortly after the attack. Major consumer brands are officially sounding alarms about what lies ahead for American shoppers. Companies like Pepsi, Procter & Gamble, and Kimberly-Clark are cutting their financial forecasts for the year, predicting lower sales and profits. NPR's Alina Selyuk reports.
Chapter 4: What are major brands saying about the future of American shopping?
This is the first wave of corporate earnings reports since President Trump imposed sweeping new tariffs on global imports and especially Chinese goods. And consumer conglomerates are starting to get specific about impacts. Kimberly-Clark, which makes Kleenex and Huggies, says tariffs are expected to add $300 million in new costs.
Chapter 5: How are tariffs impacting consumer goods companies?
Procter & Gamble, maker of Tide, Pampers and Charmin, says it may have to raise prices. Chipotle says customers tell the company they are visiting less because they're saving money out of caution. As Colgate-Palmolive CEO put it, quote, uncertainty creates a pensive and anxious consumer. And when you have uncertainty, consumers tend to hunker down. Alina Selouh, NPR News.
Chapter 6: What are the effects of consumer uncertainty on spending habits?
Firefighters and rescue teams are working to contain a fire from a massive explosion at a port in southern Iran. At least 40 people have been killed. Hundreds of others were injured in the blast. NPR's Carrie Khan reports the blast came a day after the U.S. and Iran wrapped up a third round of talks over Tehran's advancing nuclear program.
Chapter 7: What caused the massive explosion at the port in southern Iran?
Iranian officials are calling the blast an accident but have not specified what caused the explosion early Saturday. The explosion occurred just as Iranian and US mediators were in talks in Oman. A senior US official characterized the talks as positive and productive and stated there is still much to do and that both sides agreed to meet again soon in Europe.
Israel has pushed for military action to prevent Iran from developing a nuclear weapon and President Trump says he favors talks. Carrie Conn, NPR News, Tel Aviv. This is NPR.
Roman Catholic faithful are visiting the tomb of Pope Francis. Starting early today, people began filing past the white tomb in St. Mary Major Basilica in Rome. The visits come a day after the pope was laid to rest. People in Vietnam are preparing for the 50th anniversary of the end of the Vietnam War, with lots of activities being held this week across the country.
Reporter Nam Pham has more from Ho Chi Minh City.
Security is heightened in central Ho Chi Minh City ahead of the 50th anniversary of the end of the Vietnam War. Fifty years ago, North Vietnamese troops stormed the headquarters of the South Vietnam's government, ending the roughly 20-year war that cost millions of Vietnamese lives.
In the run-up to the main event on April 30, there have been a series of gatherings and rehearsals, the last one being held on Sunday. Day of festivities will feature a military parade, including a flyover by the Vietnamese Air Force. In total, 13,000 people are taking part in the event. For NPR News, I'm Nafam in Ho Chi Minh City.
Hospitals in the Gaza Strip say they have received the remains of 51 Palestinians killed by Israeli airstrikes in the last 24 hours. Gaza's health ministry says the overall Palestinian death toll has surpassed 52,000 since the war broke out. Israel ended its ceasefire with Hamas by launching a series of airstrikes in the region in March. I'm Windsor Johnston, NPR News in Washington.
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