They found a 'bucket of lentils.' Then it blew up. The menace of Gaza's unexploded ordnance The United Nations Mine Action Service estimates between 5% and 10% of Israeli weapons fired into Gaza in the past two years failed to detonate, and unexploded ordnance has killed at least 328 people. Anas Baba
Google launches a lawsuit targeting text message scammers Ever gotten a text saying you forgot to pay a nonexistent road toll or need to pick up a mystery package? Google's going after the scammers behind those messages. John Ruwitch
Here's how many strikes on alleged drug vessels the U.S. has announced Since September, the Trump administration has carried out more than a dozen strikes on boats it claims are run by drug traffickers, killing more than 70 people. Anusha Mathur
Once upon a time, nostalgia was epidemic among homesick soldiers The word began as a medical diagnosis but over the centuries has evolved to mean the longing for a bygone, idealized past. Scott Neuman
On day 43 of the shutdown, a vote in the House could bring the impasse to an end A vote in the House expected on Wednesday could end what is now the longest shutdown on record. Democrats are decrying the plan, saying it fails to address expiring health care subsidies. Deirdre Walsh
Adelita Grijalva is set to be sworn in, teeing up a potential vote on Epstein files The Arizona Democrat won her race in September, but Speaker Mike Johnson has waited to swear her in until today. Grijalva has vowed to be the decisive signature in a bid to release the Epstein files. Claudia Grisales
'Where do you want to go?': Six words that helped her start again When Stacia was 21, she was struggling with severe depression. A stranger's simple question gave her safety during a time she needed it the most. Now, it's an example she's tried to follow ever since. Laura Kwerel
Bros really are dominating podcasting New research from the USC Annenberg Inclusion Initiative shows that both podcast hosts and their guests skew very heavily male – and white. Anastasia Tsioulcas
This podcast says 'I've Had It' with Republicans – and Democrats who don't fight back In a political podcast space dominated by men and displeasure with the Democratic Party, the two women behind the I've Had It show have seen viral success. Stephen Fowler
Museums had a rough 2025: Report shows lower attendance, lost grants, less money The American Alliance of Museums put out its annual industry snapshot and it's not great. Trump's targeting of museum programming had downstream effects and put a "chill on corporate philanthropy." Andrew Limbong
