Apple debuts AI features; how plastics became ingrained in our lives Apple announced several new AI features and a partnership with ChatGPT-maker OpenAI at its Worldwide Developers Conference. How the plastic industry ingrained the material into our lives — and what activists are trying to do about it. Read more on NPR

Wild elephants may have names that other elephants use to call them Research on the rumbles of wild elephants suggest that these animals address each other with unique, name-like vocalizations. (Story aired on All Things Considered on June 10, 2024.) Read more on NPR

In the Israeli-occupied West Bank, Palestinians are living their lives — anxiously Palestinians living in Ramallah, the West Bank’s largest city, say they are trapped, unable to travel because of settler violence and checkpoints. Read more on NPR

Democratic members of Congress say Supreme Court is embroiled in an ‘ethics crisis’ NPR’s Michel Martin speaks with Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) about alleged ethics violations at the Supreme Court. Read more on NPR

What’s next up for the Supreme Court? Abortion rights, gun laws and more The Supreme Court will be issuing major rulings in the next month. Normally by this point in the term there are between four and six really big cases left. This year, there are over a dozen. Read more on NPR

How 2 unexpected wars are defining Biden’s presidency President Biden pulled U.S. troops out of Afghanistan and showed no desire for other military adventures. But the unexpected wars in Ukraine and Gaza have become defining issues of his presidency. Read more on NPR