Gun violence killed them. Now, their voices will lobby Congress to do more using AI On the 6th anniversary of the mass shooting in Parkland, Fla., gun control advocates experiment with AI-generated audio messages of recreated voices of victims of gun violence pleading for change. Read more on NPR

House votes to impeach Mayorkas; Democrats flip George Santos’ seat The House voted along party lines to impeach Homeland Security chief Alejandro Mayorkas. A Democrat won the New York special election to replace GOP Rep. George Santos. Read more on NPR

Tai chi reduces blood pressure better than aerobic exercise, study finds The slow-moving Chinese martial art tai chi is known to increase flexibility and balance. Now, research suggests it’s more effective at reducing blood pressure than more vigorous forms of exercise. Read more on NPR

The CDC may be reconsidering its COVID isolation guidance The current guidance advises five days of isolation. Unnamed health officials have indicated that this guidance may soon go away, a move that troubles public health experts. Read more on NPR

Romantic advice (regardless of your relationship status) Valentine’s Day is a time to think about love — no matter whether you’re single, taken, confused or ready to mingle. Read more on NPR

Ukrainian military says it sank a Russian landing ship in the Black Sea Sinking the vessel would be another embarrassing blow for the Russian Black Sea fleet and a significant success for Ukraine 10 days before the second anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion. Read more on NPR

Recent gaffes by Biden and Trump may be signs of normal aging – or may be nothing President Biden and former President Trump have both experienced public memory lapses. But brain experts say such slips, on their own, are not a cause for concern. Read more on NPR

5 takeaways from Democrats flipping George Santos’ House seat in New York Tuesday’s special election was a sort of test for Republicans’ and Democrats’ campaign messaging in 2024, particularly around immigration and abortion. Read more on NPR