The self-proclaimed ‘Bipolar General’ is waging war on the stigma of mental illness Maj. Gen. Gregg Martin led troops in Iraq while a second battle front opened inside his own mind. Now retired, he’s fighting to break down the military taboo on getting help. Read more on NPR

Bobi’s ‘oldest ever dog’ title is in question as Guinness World Record investigates The Portuguese pooch was said be 31 years when he died last October, far outlasting dogs of the same breed, which often live half that age. Now, experts have doubts about the validity of those claims. Read more on NPR

Tobacco use is going down globally, but not as much as hoped, the WHO says In 2022, there were about 1.25 billion tobacco users ages 15 and older, down from 1.36 billion in 2000. But countries around the world had set a bigger goal. Read more on NPR

Case brought to Supreme Court by herring fishermen may gut federal rulemaking power The court is considering whether to scrap nearly 40 years of precedent in a case that could weaken federal agencies’ power to regulate everything from the environment to guns. Read more on NPR

What to know about January’s annual drug price hikes Spoiler: There are some decreases this year, too. Here’s an overview of the changing prices and what to make of them. Read more on NPR

Next up, New Hampshire: Where the race for the GOP nomination stands after Iowa The lead that polls predicted former President Donald Trump would have in this has only expanded through his campaign. Read more on NPR

Italy’s regulations on charities keep migrant rescue ships from the Mediterranean The Ocean Viking has been impounded, as Italy targets charity groups that operate vessels in the Mediterranean Sea looking for migrants and refugees in distress. Read more on NPR