For Modi’s state dinner, the White House is elevating the mushroom For the first time in recent history, the White House is hosting a state dinner that’s entirely vegetarian. Plant-based chef Nina Curtis came in to help curate the menu. Read more on NPR

LA’s mayor calls Texas governor’s busing of migrants a despicable stunt Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass talks about the 42 migrants that were recently sent by Texas Gov. Greg Abbott to L.A. as part of his push against federal immigration policies. Read more on NPR

Hearing on East Palestine, Ohio, train disaster focuses on emergency response The National Transportation Safety Board is in the midst of hearings on the train derailment that spewed toxins into the air in East Palestine, Ohio. The Allegheny Front’s Julie Grant reports. Read more on NPR

Migrant boat disaster has Greece and European authorities facing criticism Last week a boat full of migrants seeking a better life in Europe sank in Greek waters. With hundreds missing and dozens confirmed dead, Greek and European authorities are facing criticism. Read more on NPR

The 5 men who were aboard the wrecked Titan sub loved adventures — and taking risks The five people who died while trying to catch a glimpse of the wrecked ocean liner included a Guinness World Record holder, a deep sea entrepreneur, wealthy businessmen and “Mr. Titanic.” Read more on NPR

Astronaut study sheds light on what makes them get sick more easily in space A new study of astronaut blood finds that space travel alters gene expression in a way that impacts the immune system. Read more on NPR

OceanGate says all 5 passengers on its missing submersible are believed dead All five passengers aboard the missing Titan submersible are believed to have died, according to OceanGate, the company that developed the submersible. Read more on NPR