Prosecutors say court decision forces the end of criminal cases in Flint water scandal The Michigan attorney general’s office said the state prosecution of former Gov. Rick Snyder and other officials for their roles in the Flint water scandal has ended. Read more on NPR

Sam Bankman-Fried took a big risk by testifying in his own trial. It did not go well The former FTX CEO was keen to convince jurors he did not intend to commit any crimes — but he stumbled frequently under withering questioning by the prosecution. Read more on NPR

How the U.S. gun violence death rate compares with the rest of the world The grim news of the mass shooting in Lewiston, Maine — and a spate of shootings over the weekend — has again cast a spotlight on the gun violence death rate in the U.S.. Read more on NPR

FDA warns that WanaBana fruit pouches contain high lead levels, endangering children The apple cinnamon fruit puree pouches — regardless of their expiration date — are being recalled. They were sold online and in person through retailers such as Sam’s Club, Amazon and Dollar Tree. Read more on NPR