U.S. report says it’s ‘reasonable to assess’ that Israel has violated humanitarian law The State Department finds it likely that the Israeli military has committed abuses, but stops short of reaching any sweeping or definitive conclusions. Read more on NPR

Photos: Campus protests continue, police make arrests and clear encampments Photojournalists at NPR member stations documented protests at college and university campuses nationwide this week. Read more on NPR

Why writing by hand beats typing for thinking and learning Researchers are learning that handwriting engages the brain in ways typing can’t match, raising questions about the costs of ditching this age-old practice, especially for kids. Read more on NPR

What did Trump say? Explaining the former president’s favorite talking points Former President Donald Trump continues to ratchet up his rhetoric on the campaign trail, but if someone doesn’t follow Trump all the time, decoding his meaning can get confusing. We’re here to help. Read more on NPR

The Met Gala has fueled backlash against stars who are silent about the Gaza conflict A fast-growing social media campaign to block stars for not speaking out escalated this week after the star-studded New York event. Read more on NPR