Advocates: Reparations is the answer for sea level threat in West Oakland, Calif. Reparations is one way to confront the rising sea levels in West Oakland, Calif. Read more on NPR

People fleeing Sudan face uncertain futures in Egypt, Saudi Arabia and beyond In Port Sudan, Jeddah, Aswan and Cairo, people have sought safety from the fighting in Khartoum. After making difficult decisions and journeys, the biggest challenges for many are only beginning. Read more on NPR

When a second grader doesn’t have lunch, a teacher steps in to save the day It took a teacher to spot that Evelyn Flores didn’t have any food. The hour that followed set the young student on a path to teaching. Read more on NPR

The first office for missing and murdered Black women and girls set for Minnesota The office will investigate cold cases and reopen suspicious cases, assist police agencies and community groups in active cases, and serve as a point of contact for those reluctant to talk to police. Read more on NPR

Why Florida’s new immigration law is troubling businesses and workers alike Gov. Ron DeSantis says the penalties for companies that violate new employment requirements will help the state prosper. But businesses and immigrant activists alike say it’ll do more harm than good. Read more on NPR

Elizabeth Holmes starts her 11-year prison sentence today. Here’s what to know The onetime Silicon Valley star is expected to surrender herself to federal authorities at the Bryan, Texas, prison camp, an all-female facility about 100 miles outside of Houston. Read more on NPR

Secrets of the National Spelling Bee: Picking the words to identify a champion On the eve of the annual Scripps National Spelling Bee, its word selection panel has worked long hours to approve all words, including their spellings, pronunciations and languages of origin. Read more on NPR