El Niño will likely continue into early 2024, driving even more hot weather El Niño is warming up the water in the Pacific Ocean. That extra heat affects the whole planet, and has helped drive record-breaking hot weather. Read more on NPR

U.S. says Russia is laying the groundwork to attack civilian ships and blame Ukraine The National Security Council declassified information about what it called an attempted “false flag operation” by Russia as global food supply is threatened. Read more on NPR

Here’s where the criminal and civil cases facing Trump stand Former President Donald Trump faces a number of criminal charges in two cases — but that may not be all, as he faces scrutiny in other probes. This all comes as Trump is running for president. Read more on NPR

You know those folks who had COVID but no symptoms? A new study offers an explanation Everybody knows someone — maybe it’s you — who got COVID but never got sick or who thinks they never got COVID at all. A new study found one possible reason, involving a certain gene and common colds. Read…

After Hill funding fight, Buttigieg calls culture wars, drag show focus ‘maddening’ Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg slammed growing political rhetoric and focus on culture war issues, such as LGBTQ concerns. Read more on NPR