Giant eggshells reveal the secrets of Madagascar’s elephant birds New research analyzing eggshells sheds light on the 1,000-pound elephant birds that once roamed Madagascar. Read more on NPR

Biden is using his budget as a cudgel in the debt ceiling fight — and for 2024 Republicans are demanding spending cuts in exchange for raising the debt ceiling. President Biden is using his budget to show how he could cut the deficit and still fund his pledges. Read more on NPR

Adults complained about a teen theater production and the show’s creators stepped in High school theater teachers fear their stages will be the next battleground in the culture war. Plays have been canceled or removed when local officials claim the content is inappropriate. Read more on NPR

Senate hearing will focus on East Palestine and other recent rail disasters The CEO of Norfolk Southern railroad will likely face pointed questioning over the hazardous train derailment and fire that released toxic fumes last month, as well as his company’s safety culture Read more on NPR

From TV to Telegram to TikTok, Moldova is being flooded with Russian propaganda Researchers warn that Russia is using the same kinds of techniques it tried in Ukraine to destabilize its pro-European neighbor, Moldova. Read more on NPR