Diet culture can hurt kids. This author advises parents to reclaim the word ‘fat’ Journalist Virginia Sole-Smith says efforts to fight childhood obesity have caused kids to absorb an onslaught of body-shaming messages. Her new book is Fat Talk. Read more on NPR

‘Dark Brandon’ meme makes an appearance on Biden’s new campaign website President Biden’s 2024 reelection campaign team has embraced his darker alter ego — “Dark Brandon,” featuring beaming red laser eyes. It shows up on error pages and T-shirts. Read more on NPR

‘House of Cotton’ is a bizarre, uncomfortable read — in the best way possible Monica Brashears debut novel is peculiar and slightly surreal. But it’s also dazzling, full of surprises, and told with a voice that’s unpredictable and — more importantly — one that lingers. Read more on NPR

Poll: Republicans think Trump should be president — even if he’s convicted of a crime Rank-and-file GOP voters seem largely undeterred by the multiple criminal investigations against the former president. Read more on NPR

House Republicans hope their debt limit bill will get Biden to the negotiating table The House plans to vote on its debt ceiling bill this week. Rep. Dusty Johnson, R.-S.C., calls it an “opening negotiation position” as the risk of a default looms. Read more on NPR

Proud Boys operated as fighting force for Trump on Jan. 6, prosecutors say Closing arguments in the landmark seditious conspiracy trial against five Proud Boys focused on their own words and the words of former President Trump. Read more on NPR

Harry Belafonte, singer, actor and activist, has died at age 96 The iconic and barrier-breaking performer died Tuesday of congestive heart failure. Read more on NPR

In Oklahoma, a woman was told to wait until she’s ‘crashing’ for abortion care A new study shows women who call the hospitals in Oklahoma get confusing information about the state’s abortion bans. One family lived through that confusion with dire consequences last month. Read more on NPR