Israel ‘spoofs’ GPS to deter attacks, but it also throws off planes, ships and apps GPS “spoofing” sends false location signals to satellites to deter rockets and missiles. It also increases risks for planes, ships and technology that rely on the system. Read more on NPR

Looking for new ways to appreciate nature? 2 new birding books may help Novelist Amy Tan’s The Backyard Bird Chronicles centers on an array of birds who visit her yard, as Trish O’Kane’s Birding to Change the World recounts lessons from birds that galvanized her teaching. Read more on NPR

Oncologists’ meetings with drug reps don’t help cancer patients live longer Drug company reps commonly visit doctors to talk about new medications. A team of economists wanted to know if that helps patients live longer. They found that for cancer patients, the answer is no. Read more on NPR

Freedom Monument Park tells honest story of enslaved people The new Freedom Monument Sculpture Park in Montgomery, Alabama, is designed to get visitors closer to the experiences of enslaved people in America. Read more on NPR

How two good friends became sworn siblings — with the revival of an ancient ritual Thousands of years ago, there was a ceremony to bind close friends together as sworn siblings. Could the practice be resurrected today to strengthen modern friendships? Two women did just that. Read more on NPR

TikTok faces its biggest threat yet; Earth Day tips for sustainable living The House passed a bill that would ban TikTok unless the China-based ByteDance sells it. These small changes will help you live more sustainably. Read more on NPR