RFK's plan to phase out synthetic food dyes could face industry pushback The health secretary announced a push to eliminate petroleum-based colorants from the food supply. But he'll need to get food companies on board. Yuki Noguchi
Yiddish is making a comeback Yiddish, the historic language of Jews in Europe and Russia, was once nearly extinguished. But now Jews drawn to the language for different reasons are keeping Yiddish alive. Robin Estrin
Oscar voters actually need to watch the nominated movies now In an announcement Monday about rules for the next Oscars, the Academy also said that a film's use of generative AI and other digital tools "neither help nor harm the chances of achieving a nomination." Mandalit del Barco
'The Rehearsal' feels more surprising than ever as it returns for Season 2 The Max show uses actors and real people to stage elaborate recreations and imaginings of events. It's like a mystery tour, because you aren't given any clues about the final destination. David Bianculli
Harvard professor offers a grim assessment of American democracy under Trump Steven Levitsky studies how healthy democracies can slip into authoritarianism. He says the Trump administration has already done grave damage: "We are no longer living in a democratic regime." Dave Davies
A stranger swooped in with tea and compassion after a woman got in car accident In the late 1980s, Stephanie Garber was driving through downtown Silver Spring, Md., when a large pickup truck hit her car. A woman swooped in to offer her a cup of tea and compassion.
These 2 funny books give readers a reason to smile in tough times Dorothy Parker's posthumously published collection is Poems; Camilla Barnes' debut novel is The Usual Desire to Kill. Both affirm: sharp humor can be grounded in pain. Maureen Corrigan
After years of avoiding the ER, Noah Wyle feels 'right at home' in 'The Pitt' After 11 seasons on ER, Wyle thought he was finished with medical dramas: "I spent 15 years avoiding — actively avoiding — walking down what I thought was either hallowed ground or traveled road." Dave Davies
Why it's OK not to reply to your text messages right away Tips on how to manage common texting conundrums, from dealing with a chaotic group chat to getting an unresponsive friend to message you back. Malaka Gharib
David Cronenberg's grief is "as powerful as it always was" David Cronenberg's The Shrouds is a meditation on grief and obsession. Ayesha Rascoe