A mother’s understanding of her son is transformed with a single phone call Barbara spent years trying to understand her son’s difficult behavior. Then someone said something that made her realize that it was no one’s fault. Read more on NPR

What the Supreme Court’s rejection of a controversial theory means for elections The U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to reject the most extreme version of the “independent state legislature theory” is expected to bring some stability to the 2024 elections — and invite more lawsuits. Read more on NPR

In Texas, a rare program offers hope for some of the most vulnerable women and babies Many pregnant people struggling with substance abuse don’t want to get help for fear of losing their children to the state. Casa Mía offers safe harbor. Read more on NPR

At least 8 dead, including children, from a Russian missile strike in eastern Ukraine The restaurant in the city of Kramatorsk took a direct hit on Tuesday night. Rescue crews searched through the night and feared more people could be buried in the debris. Read more on NPR

That’s no pizza: A wall painting found in Pompeii doesn’t depict Italy’s iconic dish A fresco discovered at the Pompeii archaeological site looks like a pizza, but it’s not, experts say. Tomatoes and mozzarella were not available when the fresco was painted some 2,000 years ago. Read more on NPR

NASCAR great Jimmie Johnson’s in-laws found shot to death in Oklahoma Police in Muskogee, Oklahoma, confirmed Tuesday they are investigating the shooting deaths of three relatives of seven-time NASCAR champion Jimmie Johnson. Read more on NPR