AI met fruit fly, and a better brain model emerged A virtual version of a fruit fly’s visual system could help scientists understand how brain networks process information. The model could also lead to more efficient AI systems. Jon Hamilton
These houses survived one of the country's worst wildfires. Here’s how The wildfire in Lahaina, Maui spread through extreme winds and intense heat. Still, a handful of houses were untouched thanks to the owners preparing the buildings and yards. Lauren Sommer
So many music festivals have been canceled this year. What's going on? Music festivals are canceling their events like maybe never before. Call it the music festival recession. Greg Rosalsky
Man accused of drugging wife so dozens of men could rape her testifies in French court A man accused of drugging his then-wife and inviting dozens of men to rape her over nearly a decade is testifying in court on Tuesday in southern France, in a case that has shocked the country. The Associated Press
More and more artists want Trump to stop using their music. They face a costly fight The White Stripes are the latest musical act to take the former president to court over using their songs in his reelection campaign. Alana Wise
Dear Life Kit: I resent that my WFH partner has more free time than I do A listener says she has trouble respecting her husband because of his work-from-home habits. While she works long hours, he gets to sign off early. Therapist Moraya Seeger DeGeare weighs in. Andee Tagle
How one shaman helps others find healing and meaning in a modern world Helena Soholm, a Korean American shaman and transpersonal psychologist, integrates Western and Indigenous systems of knowledge to facilitate healing and growth in modern, technologically advanced societies. Arin Yoon
DEA closing 2 offices in China as the agency struggles to stem flow of chemicals The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration is shutting down two of its hard-won offices in China, a move that comes even as the agency struggles to disrupt the flow of precursor chemicals. The Associated Press
In interview on X, Trump addresses apparent assassination attempt for the first time Former President Donald Trump spoke for the first time about the apparent assassination attempt on him Sunday at his golf course and talking to President Biden on Monday. Megan Pratz
