Blocked from asylum, many migrants juggle their choices: try to cross again or give up “We made the mistake of crossing illegally… But that’s the desperation of a person who fears for the safety of his loved ones,” says an immigrant deported days after crossing through the Arizona border. Read more on NPR

Darkly romantic goth gardens are having a moment in the sun — here’s how to grow one Gardens are blooming across the country, and while you’ll likely see plenty of roses and brightly-colored zinnias on porches and patios this summer, one much-hyped trend is very, very dark. Read more on NPR

Advocacy group finds one-fifth of Latino voters leaning towards third-party presidential candidates A poll from the advocacy group Voto Latino shows a growing share of voters choosing third-party candidates over either President Biden or former President Trump. Read more on NPR

For Father’s Day, NPR wants to know about the dads who shaped you June 16 is Father’s Day. We want to hear about the dads who shaped your lives. Read more on NPR

Wild elephants may have names that other elephants use to call them Forget names like “Dumbo”—wild elephants appear to have their own unique names that other elephants use while talking to them in low rumbles. Read more on NPR

In attempting to curtail immigration, the U.S. looks for allies in Latin America The Biden administration has partnered with Mexico to tryi to stop the flow of migrants. But also is changing the tone of the relationship with other countries who recently elected new leaders. Read more on NPR

What’s a book ban anyway? Depends on who you ask The term “book ban” is used a lot in media and elsewhere when addressing the rise in challenges to certain books being allowed in schools and public libraries. But is it more political hyperbole or a censorship alarm bell? Read more on NPR