Kenneth Smith could be the first person executed with nitrogen gas. He spoke with NPR Smith rarely speaks with reporters about surviving a lethal injection execution in 2022. But he talked with NPR about the state’s plans to try again, this time with a new method: nitrogen gas. Read more on NPR

Up First briefing: U.S. strikes Houthis again; improve your mental health in 2024 The U.S. Navy carried out a third round of strikes against Houthi militants in Yemen. Life Kit has practical advice for improving your mental health in 2024. Read more on NPR

Affluent Chinese have been moving to Japan since the COVID lockdowns Middle and upper-class Chinese are joining a migration wave to Japan. Read more on NPR

Amid scrutiny, Boeing promises more quality checks. But is it enough? The aircraft maker is under renewed pressure to strengthen quality management across its production lines. But critics say a fundamental cultural shift is needed. Read more on NPR

Could lab-grown rhino horns stop poaching? Why we may never know When a group of startups set out to solve an age-old problem with new technology, they met unexpected resistance from conservationists who saw the idea as misguided at best — and dangerous at worst. Read more on NPR