Malaria Drugs Failing At 'Alarming' Rate, Says Study

Facebook's new currency; Gelato from Mozambique; India's water crisis [NPR] editor's note Nichole Sobecki for NPR Over the past few weeks, I've been looking into the relationship between the humanitarian group Mercy Corps and a new digital currency incubated at Facebook called Libra. [Read the story here]( The currency says it aims to "reinvent" money by making a financial transaction as cheap and simple as "sending a text message or sharing a photo." Mercy Corps hopes that Libra can help solve some of the problems it faces in providing financial aid to people in need -- especially in conflict and disaster settings or countries in economic turmoil. But critics aren't so sure it's a good idea to for an aid group to team up with a controversial company like Facebook. They worry about the tech industry's "bait and switch" tactics. And some worry it compromises Mercy Corps' humanitarian principles. [Read the story here]( Malaka Gharib Deputy Editor, Goats and Soda P.S. We'd love to hear what you think about the story. [Join the conversation]( on Twitter. in the news John Stanmeyer for NPR [Study: Sugar Rules The World And Ruins Teeth]( The authors of a new study say dental health is especially bad in low- and middle-income countries — and that Big Sugar works to make sure soda and candy aren't targeted as cavity culprits. [Study: Malaria Drugs Are Failing At An 'Alarming' Rate In Southeast Asia]( Mutant parasites have built up resistance to first-line malaria drugs, according to two new studies in The Lancet. Scientists worry that this could overturn global progress against the disease. [The Fallout From A Seemingly Sweet Oil Deal For Venezuela's Neighbors]( The PetroCaribe program provided fuel to Venezuela's neighbors on long-term credit to spur economic growth. What has happened now that Venezuela is in free fall? cool job Vicky Hallett for NPR [The Artisanal Gelato Makers Of Mozambique]( In a village of about 10,000 people, a group of Mozambicans are serving up local flavors of the Italian treat. But how to make it with limited access to clean water and power? from the archives Adriana Zehbrauskas for NPR This was one of our most popular stories last summer, from our series on parenting around the world, [#HowToRaiseAHuman](. - Malaka [How To Get Your Kids To Do Chores (Without Resenting It)]( In villages in Mexico, parents have accomplished what every mom and dad dreams of: Figured out a way to get to their kids to be helpful around the house. What's their secret? links we like Eastern Congo has the [world's largest plantations]( of quinine, a drug that cures malaria. The doctor who [stayed behind to save babies]( in the Central African Republic. A historic performance from the beloved Pakistani musician Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan is now streaming on [NPR Music](. Is [fair trade]( finished? --------------------------------------------------------------- What do you think of today's email? We'd love to hear your thoughts, questions and feedback: [goatsandsoda@npr.org](mailto:goatsandsoda@npr.org?subject=Newsletter%20Feedback) 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 Health, Daily News, Code Switch and more! You received this message because you're subscribed to our Goats and Soda emails. | [Unsubscribe]( | [Privacy Policy]( | NPR 1111 N. CAPITOL ST. NE WASHINGTON DC 20002 [NPR]