As ‘Shark Week’ becomes more sensational, a look at some misconceptions about sharks “Shark Week” is back for a 35th year. The show has been criticized for becoming more sensational and for presenting graphic animal violence. So what’s the truth behind shark attacks? Read more on NPR

Could the U.S. still see a recession? A handy primer about the confusing economy A string of encouraging reports is raising hope about the economy — but worries of a possible recession have not gone away. Here’s why. Read more on NPR

Netanyahu leaves hospital as Israel faces a key vote over divisive legal changes Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was released from the hospital after a heart procedure and now faces a national crisis ahead of parliament’s vote on legislation to overhaul the judiciary. Read more on NPR

An ultra-processed diet made this doctor sick. Now he’s studying why A diet composed of 80% ultra-processed foods led one British doctor to gain weight and feel unwell. Now, he’s trying to nail down the health effects of this type of diet, which many Americans eat. Read more on NPR

Turning unused office space into housing could solve 2 problems, but it’s tricky Turning barely used office space into desperately needed urban housing seems like a win-win in the work-from-home era. But even in cities eager to do this, plenty of obstacles remain. Read more on NPR

House Republicans’ CHOICE Act would roll back some Obamacare protections The set of health policy ideas have been GOP favorites for decades. It could mean cheaper health insurance but would undermine protections for patients in the Affordable Care Act. Read more on NPR

Climate change is pushing people in Honduras to leave farming and migrate The changing climate is reshaping migration from Honduras. Drought and erratic rainfall are undermining agriculture, pushing young people to migrate in search of a more secure future. Read more on NPR

UN Command says it’s communicating with North Korea over detained U.S. soldier The deputy commander of the U.N. Command said Monday it has started conversations with North Korea over an American soldier who ran into the North last week across the Koreas’ heavily armed border. Read more on NPR