The war in Ukraine will likely intensify this summer. Here’s what to know Fighting in the Russia-Ukraine war has tended to pick up in summer, when it’s warmer, drier and easier for both sides to maneuver. Here are five key regions and themes to know in the months ahead. Read more on NPR

The lack of Black sperm donors is a nationwide problem Researchers are studying why there’s a dearth of black sperm donors and how to increase the numbers. Read more on NPR

Utah, hoping for ‘tangible results’ on recidivism, is looking for possible solutions Utah’ experiment in bringing court hearings to remote Indigenous communities instead of requiring people on probation and parole to travel long distances is inspiring other states. Read more on NPR

Lakers legend and hall of famer Jerry West dies at 86 Jerry West is the player whose silhouette is depicted in the NBA’s logo — although the league has never officially confirmed that. Read more on NPR

Morning news brief It’s the first day of the G7 summit in Italy — President Biden is there. Israel and Hamas are willing to reach an initial ceasefire, but beyond that details get tricky. Read more on NPR

Wreck of famed explorer Shackleton’s last ship has been found off the coast of Canada The explorer led three British expeditions to the Antarctic, and he was in the early stages of a fourth when he died of a heart attack aboard the Quest near the Falkland Islands. Read more on NPR

European Commission to impose tariffs of nearly 40% on electric vehicles from China NPR’s Rob Schmitz talks to analyst Scott Kennedy about how the European Commission’s planned tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles might impact the EV industry in the United States. Read more on NPR

More than 80% of people in Gaza have been displaced from their homes, Mercy Corps says NPR’s Steve Inskeep speaks with Arnaud Quemin, Middle East director of Mercy Corps, about the humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip. Read more on NPR

Why the number of American students choosing to study in China remains low American students are slowly returning to China. Although concerns about their safety linger, some say it is still worth it, given the importance of China to the U.S. Read more on NPR

Wild horses are being reintroduced to their native habitat in Kazakhstan Known as Przewalski’s horses, the animals have been missing from Kazakhstan’s landscape for 200 years. They’re being reintroduced, where they’ll play a crucial role in the ecosystem. Read more on NPR