Caitlin Clark is still drawing massive crowds to the WNBA, despite some bumps Caitlin Clark, the top pick in this year’s WNBA Draft, has electrified fans despite her team’s struggles. She’s also received her share of hard knocks from opponents and others. Read more on NPR

Israel rescues 4 hostages in operation that kills over 270 Gazans An Israeli rescue operation freed four Israeli hostages and, according to sources at a hospital in Gaza, resulted in the deaths of more than 200 people. Read more on NPR

How Biden’s asylum policy is affecting one Venezuelan family President Biden’s moves to temporarily halt most asylum claims at the southern border leaves one Venezuelan family in limbo, with one member in Florida and others waiting at the U.S.-Mexico border. Read more on NPR

An aid kitchen in Gaza is trying to stay afloat amidst growing restrictions The aid group Rebuilding Alliance has relocated to central Gaza from Rafah and is struggling to feed people in need. Read more on NPR

Politics chat: Biden seeks to differentiate himself from Trump President Biden is seeking to contrast himself with former President Trump, who has been vowing revenge after his New York court guilty verdicts. Read more on NPR

The driving tactic that could make your morning commute easier NPR’s Ayesha Rascoe speaks with Marshall Zelinger of 9News Denver about his reporting on and advocacy for zipper merging, a driving tactic that can ease traffic congestion. Read more on NPR

The price of some goods and services is still bringing Americans down Gas prices are falling and employers are hiring but some good and services remain stubbornly expensive, resulting in mixed consumer sentiment. Read more on NPR

Romance Writers of America files for bankruptcy The Romance Writers of America has filed for bankruptcy, saying it can’t pay for conference spaces it booked up ahead of Covid and before several years of infighting and allegations of racism. What does this mean for romance writers and the growing fans of the genre? Read more…