Early polls don’t always foretell the fate of a first-term president. Does anything? If polls are not perfect predictors of an incumbent’s reelection, is there something else that is? Observers have long sought the True North by which to set their compass and their expectations. Read more on NPR

Patients say keto helps with their mental illness. Science is racing to understand why It’s not just for weight loss. Patients and doctors alike are having success using the diet for illnesses like bipolar disorder and schizophrenia. And research is taking off. Read more on NPR

The Boeing 737 Max 9 takes off again, but the company faces more turbulence ahead The first 737 Max 9 planes have started flying again after a fuselage panel blew off in midair last week. But industry analysts say Boeing’s reputation will take a lot longer to repair. Read more on NPR

International Holocaust Remembrance Day rings differently this year Holocaust Remembrance Day, Jan. 27, feels different this year because of the Oct. 7 Hamas attack on Israel. More Jews were killed that day than on any single day since the Holocaust. Read more on NPR

An ancient Egyptian temple in New York inspires a Lebanese American musician H. Sinno, former lead singer of the pioneering Lebanese rock band Mashrou’ Leila, pairs their own history with that of the Metropolitan Museum’s Temple of Dendur in their new opera. Read more on NPR

A California community sees a dip in immigration. Where have all the people gone? The town of Jacumba, on the California-Mexico border, has experienced a massive influx of migrants. Unofficial detention camps have popped up throughout the community. Then one day, something changed. Read more on NPR

Hollywood has been giving out climate change-focused awards for 33 years. Who knew? Now in its 33rd year, the Environmental Media Awards might be the most celebrity-studded awards ceremony you’ve never heard of. Read more on NPR

They watched 2 election workers face abuse, and it’s compelling them to serve in 2024 Even though two 2020 election workers in Fulton County, Ga., endured an onslaught of threats and harassment following baseless fraud claims, people there are eager to serve as poll workers this year. Read more on NPR