Sudan’s conflict hits the 1-year mark, sparking fears of repeated atrocities Since fighting broke out between the Sudanese Armed Forces and rebel paramilitaries a year ago, experts estimate over 14,000 people have been killed and millions displaced and facing starvation. Read more on NPR

Gay people often have older brothers. Why? And does it matter? Studies worldwide show that queer people tend to have more older brothers than other kinds of siblings. Justin Torres, a queer novelist and the youngest of three brothers, asks: Should it matter? Read more on NPR

We, The Voters — The Left. The Right. The Disillusioned. We, The Voters — The Left. The Right. The Disillusioned is a special series from NPR exploring the issues most important to you when choosing your next leader. Read more on NPR

Philadelphia gun violence victims find support through residents and nonprofits As gun violence spiked in Philadelphia after the pandemic, some residents and nonprofits banded together to help victims. Read more on NPR

Lightning, rains kill 36 people in Pakistan Lightning and heavy rains have killed at least 36 people, mostly farmers, across Pakistan in the past three days, as authorities in the country’s southwest declared a state of emergency. Read more on NPR

Trump’s criminal trial, a first for a former president, begins Monday For the first time in U.S. history, a former president will sit in a courtroom for the first day of his criminal trial. It kicks off with an 18-person jury selection. A decision could come by summer. Read more on NPR

Growing up, he struggled to read. Then a young teacher saw his potential Juleus Ghunta is a published children’s author and award-winning poet. But growing up, he could barely read. That was until a teacher saw his potential. Read more on NPR