What the U.S. Military is Learning from the Drone War in Ukraine As the war in Ukraine drags on, the U.S. military is keeping a close eye on how drones are changing the conflict. They are used by both Russia and Ukraine to watch troop movements, identify targets and drop bombs. We go to the…

Trying to stay safe in a wildfire? There’s an app that can help Watch Duty, a free app for tracking wildfires, has taken off in the Western U.S. as more of the region experiences destructive wildfires and the overwhelming task of staying informed. Read more on NPR

House approves funding bill to avoid government shutdown The House of Representatives approved legislation funding federal agencies through December 20. The vote comes days ahead of a September 30 deadline to avoid a shutdown. Read more on NPR

Three years after the U.S. withdrawal, former Afghan forces are hunted by the Taliban The Taliban have been targeting thousands of Afghan National Army soldiers and police officers, accusing them of being American spies. Read more on NPR