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How a shadow fleet of oil tankers aids Russia in the war with Ukraine

Ukraine says Russia is using oil tankers to launch drone attacks. NPR's A Martinez speaks with Johns Hopkins professor Sergey Radchenko about Russia's "shadow fleet."

Books

Justice Anthony Kennedy talks about his new book, abortion and changing his mind

Justice Anthony Kennedy, who served on the Supreme Court for 30 years, talks about his new memoir which explores his life on and off the high court.

History

Thrift store discovers jewelry donation has ancient roots

A thrift store in Canada was selling a collection of antique rings and medallions for about 20 US dollars when it learned the jewelry was from ancient times.

World

After the ceasefire, people in Gaza and Israel wake up to different realities

As Israel and Hamas settle into the first phase of the ceasefire, residents in those areas are waking up to very different realities after nearly two years of war.

World

With the ceasefire in place, what's next for Gaza?

NPR's A Martinez speaks with Ghaith al-Omari [[gayth al-oh-MAHR-ee]], senior fellow at The Washington Institute for Near East Policy, about the future of governance in Gaza.

Are you reading less these days? Researchers say you're part of a bigger trend

Has anyone ever asked what you’re reading lately… and you don’t have a book to talk about? That's not just you, according to a study looking at Americans' reading habits.

Monday Evening Headlines

Seattle-Tacoma International Airport responds to the federal shutdown, the Vashon Water Taxi starts its Saturday pilot, and Game 2 of the American League Championship Series is underway. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Patricia Murphy.