Stephen Smith died 8 years ago. More people than ever want to know why State agents say Smith was murdered. Interest in his case has spiked in part because of where he died: about 8 miles from where Maggie and Paul Murdaugh were shot to death. Read more on NPR

The U.S. is threatening to ban TikTok? Good luck TikTok is on trial as U.S. authorities consider a ban. There’s just one problem: it’s not only an app for silly videos anymore, it is now entwined with our culture. Read more on NPR

Jack Daniel’s v. poop-themed dog toy in a trademark case at the Supreme Court At Wednesday’s argument, the justices struggled to reconcile their own previous decisions enforcing the nation’s trademark laws and what some of them saw as a potential threat to free speech. Read more on NPR

That panicky call from a relative? It could be a thief using a voice clone, FTC warns The agency issued a consumer alert urging people to be vigilant for calls using voice clones generated by artificial intelligence. They can be used by criminals hoping to swindle people out of money. Read more on NPR

Amid teacher shortages, Mississippi embraces a movement to grow their own To address chronic teacher shortages, school districts across the country are creating residency programs to better recruit and train new teachers. One program in Jackson, Miss., is already paying off. Read more on NPR