An invasive hornet that hunts honeybees is spotted in the U.S. for the first time The yellow-legged hornet, Vespa velutina, is a close cousin of the northern giant hornet, or “murder hornet.” Both of them are very adept in the wholesale destruction of honey bees. Read more on NPR

A look at the tumultuous life of ‘Persepolis’ as it turns 20 Marjane Satrapi’s memoir has a history of garnering controversy — it’s been on the ALA’s list of most challenged books and continues to be the subject of debate about inclusion in school curriculums. Read more on NPR

Aldi says it will buy 400 Winn-Dixie, Harveys groceries across the southern U.S. Under a proposed merger agreement, Aldi will acquire all outstanding shares of Jacksonville, Florida-based Southeastern Grocers Inc., the parent company of Winn-Dixie and Harveys. Read more on NPR

Wildfires prompt evacuations of capital of Canada’s Northwest Territories Residents in the capital of Canada’s Northwest Territories were ordered to evacuate Wednesday night as wildfires neared the city of 20,000 people. Read more on NPR