‘People Collide’ is a ‘Freaky Friday’-type exploration of the self and persona Isle McElroy’s novel covers a deep exploration of marriage, love, and the ways we know one another — while also touching on how so much of how we navigate the world depends on how it sees us. Read more on NPR

How to watch the second GOP presidential debate Seven Republicans vying for the GOP presidential nomination will take the stage in California Wednesday night for the second GOP debate of the 2024 elections. But the front runner is skipping — again. Read more on NPR

Millions of Americans will lose food assistance if the government shuts down A shutdown would affect the nearly 7 million women and children who rely on WIC for healthy food. Free school lunch and Meals on Wheels are also at risk, and SNAP could be impacted eventually too. Read more on NPR

Irish gymnastics group apologizes after a Black girl was skipped at a medal ceremony Gymnastics Ireland has apologized for the incident. But the girl’s mother says the group hasn’t done enough. Video shows an official giving medals to a line of girls except the only Black participant. Read more on NPR

Ford’s Theatre tickets from the night Lincoln was assassinated sell for $262,500 The two tickets match the marks of what’s thought to be the only other used ticket from the night John Wilkes Booth shot Lincoln on April 14, 1865. Read more on NPR

Hans Niemann pooh-poohs a chess cheating theory that’s based on vibrating beads Chess prodigy Hans Niemann is competing in the World Junior Chess Championship — but he’s also answering questions about an outlandish cheating theory. Read more on NPR