Avoiding Snake Bites; Howard Stern's Life Changes; Solving A Civil Rights-Era Cold Case

Plus, Cookie Monster teaches self-control.

The Week's Best Stories And Podcasts  kristianbell/RooM RF/Getty Images How you (and your pet) can avoid snake bites — and what to do if you get bitten. It was a warm, wet winter this year across much of the country, which means more snakes and a higher risk of bites. Here are some tips for avoiding vipers and their venom. The Trump administration wants to cut funding for public housing repairs. Officials estimate that it would cost $50 billion to fix up buildings that have fallen into disrepair nationwide. The White House is calling for more private investment. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau says the Education Department is getting in the way of efforts to police the student loan industry. Student loan servicers are allegedly refusing to share information needed to perform proper oversight. Howard Stern told Terry Gross his “pure id” days are behind him. He's not the raunchy shock jock he once was. "If I hadn't grown, and evolved, and changed ... I don't know that I could still be on the radio." His new book is Howard Stern Comes Again. On Mother's Day in Puerto Rico, visiting gravesites was anguishing. The municipal cemetery in Lares, Puerto Rico, has been closed since Hurricane Maria hit. Residents flocked to visit when a portion of the cemetery was opened for Mother's Day, but many were unable to reach their loved ones' graves. A new map offers the most detailed look yet at the spread of HIV in Africa. The map may help some data-savvy researchers narrow their focus on the continent's worst-affected areas — to the size of a small town. Podcast You May Have Missed NPR In 1965, Rev. Reeb was murdered in Selma, Ala. Three men were tried and acquitted, but no one was ever held to account. More than 50 years later, two journalists from Alabama return to the city where it happened. NPR’s new podcast, White Lies, tells the story of the lies that kept the slaying from being solved.   Listen Video Of The Week NPR YouTube Delaying gratification can be tough. Just ask Cookie Monster. But Cookie has learned more about self control as Sesame Workshop has sharpened its focus on social and emotional skills. Watch our favorite blue monster demonstrate some of his best self-control techniques. We'd love to hear your thoughts, questions and feedback: bestofnpr@npr.org Enjoying this newsletter? Forward to a friend! They can sign up here. Looking for more great content? Check out all of our newsletter offerings — including Daily News, Politics, Health and more! You received this message because you're subscribed to our Best of NPR emails. |  Unsubscribe  |  Privacy Policy | NPR 1111 N. CAPITOL ST. NE WASHINGTON DC 20002