Melinda French Gates on what billionaires with 'absurd' wealth owe back to society In a new memoir, French Gates writes about the end of her marriage to Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates, and her ongoing philanthropic work, directing funds and attention to women's health initiatives. Tonya Mosley Play AudioListen 37 mins
USAID enabled 208 Afghan women to defy the Taliban ban on college -- until now A USAID grant enabled them to either study online or enroll in college in another country. Now the grant has been terminated. Ruchi Kumar
The head of Africa CDC thought news of a U.S. aid freeze must be 'a joke.' Now what? Dr. Jean Kaseya is now figuring out how to cope with the new foreign aid landscape. Gabrielle Emanuel
This may be the most lead polluted place on Earth. Is there any hope? The U.N. has identified Kabwe, a city of almost 300,000 people in Zambia, as one of the most polluted places on the planet. Who is to blame? And can justice be done? Julie Bourdin
USAID terminates nearly all its remaining employees The remaining USAID employees were given an end-of-employment date in an email sent out today. Fatma Tanis
Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, has its billion dollar grant cut by Trump administration Gavi, which helps countries purchase and distribute vaccines, is among thousands of programs determined to be "inconsistent with the national interest or Agency policy priorities." Fran Kritz
New study shows impact of foreign aid cuts on HIV/Aids treatment Study in the Lancet finds that with US and European cuts to foreign assistance programs the provide AIDS treatments and medicines there will be millions of news cases and deaths from AIDS in the coming years. Reporter: Emanuel; Editor: Davis Gabrielle Emanuel Play AudioListen 3 mins
More babies and mothers are dying in Afghanistan after USAID cuts, midwives say In March, the World Health Organization announced more than 200 health care facilities had shut down, or suspended operationsin Afghanistan as a result of the Trump administration's funding freeze. Diaa Hadid Play AudioListen 4 mins
Skin bleaching is terribly popular — and takes a terrible toll The government in Nigeria is warning about the health risks of skin lightening, where potent chemicals can thin and damage skin. It's a booming business in that country and others. Emmanuel Akinwotu Play AudioListen 5 mins
Pete Marocco tried to upend USAID in 2020 -- and failed. In 2025, he dismantled it This Trump administration official was a key figure in the dismantling of the United States Agency for International Development — and will help set the agenda for the future of foreign aid. Fatma Tanis
