China’s economic woes keep getting worse. Here’s why China has seen a series of disappointing economic data this year. UBS’ Tao Wang explains what went wrong with the anticipated recovery after China’s tough COVID restrictions, and what could come next. Read more on NPR

Maui’s cultural landmarks burned, but all is not lost Balancing sadness for the losses with hope about what’s been saved, heritage workers are in the early stages of planning recovery and restoration efforts. Read more on NPR

A mother of 3 was struggling at the airport. Then the ‘mom tribe’ swung into action Adrianne Drazin was on a long overseas flight with her baby and two young children. After she exited the plane, she noticed a family nearby waiting for something. Read more on NPR

These interns took selfies with all 100 senators. Here’s what they discovered Interns in Alaska Senator Lisa Murkowski’s office doggedly tracked down all 100 senators, and took a selfie with them. Here’s how they described some of those encounters. Read more on NPR

North Korea says a U.S soldier crossed its border because of the racism in America The report from the government-owned and run news agency marks North Korea’s first public confirmation of the incident since 23-year-old Travis King crossed the border in July. Read more on NPR

The Taliban is going after Afghans who studied in the U.S. with Fulbright Afghans who studied in the U.S. with the Fulbright program are being targeted by the Taliban. Dozens of them are in hiding as they try to get out of the country. Read more on NPR