China accuses U.S. of containment and warns of potential conflict Chinese leader Xi Jinping’s rare explicit criticism of the U.S. was followed on Tuesday by a barrage of scorn and criticism aimed squarely at Washington from China’s new foreign minister. Read more on NPR

What to know about the new U.N. high seas treaty — and the next steps for the accord Right now, two-thirds of the ocean are regulated by a fragmented patchwork of agreements and organizations. This treaty plans to unite countries to improve the health of the ocean. Read more on NPR

What SNAP recipients can expect as benefits shrink in March Participants in the federal food program might want to reevaluate their eligibility level for SNAP — and consider other assistance programs — as a pandemic-era supplement ends this month. Read more on NPR

‘Dr. No’ is a delightfully escapist romp and an incisive sendup of espionage fiction Pulitzer and Booker Prize finalist Percival Everett just won another prestigious award, the PEN/Jean Stein Award, for his newest book in which he makes a myriad of compelling creative choices. Read more on NPR

A rundown of what’s led to Atlanta’s ‘Cop City’ protests Police arrested at least 35 people after activists set heavy equipment on fire. Tensions have been building for years over the plan to build a large police training facility. Read more on NPR

How (and why) this man plans to live underwater for 100 days Retired Navy officer Joseph Dituri is attempting to break the world record for living underwater, all in the name of science. Read more on NPR

How Barnes & Noble turned a page, expanding for the first time in years After years on the brink, the bookseller is going for a plot twist: Sales are growing and the chain plans to open some 30 new stores. Here’s what’s changed. Read more on NPR

Medical debt affects millions, and advocates push IRS, consumer agency for relief More than 50 consumer and patient groups want the Biden Administration to aggressively protect Americans from medical bills and debt collectors. The effort follows a KHN/NPR investigation. Read more on NPR