When driving on the wrong side of the road is the right way to speed up traffic An unconventional design known as the diverging diamond interchange can be both safer and more efficient than conventional left turn lanes. Road planners across the country are switching sides. Read more on NPR

Her father was killed in a climate-driven flood. Here’s how she’s remembering him Mandy Messinger is one of hundreds who lose loved ones to climate-linked extreme weather each year in the U.S. Her father Craig Messinger was killed in a 2021 flash flood in the Philadelphia suburbs. Read more on NPR

Alleged sexual misconduct by lawyers isn’t uncommon. But facing punishment is tricky Melissa Rogozinski’s story of sexual assault in 2016 serves as a reminder that when lawyers are accused of sexual misconduct, there is rarely substantial punishment, one expert says. Read more on NPR

Fears rise of a second landslide and the spread of disease in Papua New Guinea The blanket of debris covering a village has become more unstable with rain and streams trapped under it, officials say, and villagers digging with bare hands through muddy rubble is also concerning. Read more on NPR

Umpire Ángel Hernández, who unsuccessfully sued MLB for discrimination, retires During a career that lasted more than three decades, the 62-year-old Hernández was often scorned by players, managers and fans for missed calls and quick ejections — some in high-profile situations. Read more on NPR