California sues ExxonMobil for misleading public on plastic recycling California’s lawsuit alleges that ExxonMobil has known for decades that recycling would not effectively stem the flow of plastic waste. Read more on NPR

Octopuses and fish share leadership–and enforcement–in group hunting When octopuses and fish hunt in groups in the Red Sea, the leadership roles are more dynamic than researchers knew — as are some ways the animals enforce cooperation. Read more on NPR

Stylish Olympic shooter Kim Yeji got an acting gig. She plays an assassin, of course Kim Yeji, whose cool style and demeanor made her a “main character” of the Summer Olympics, has landed an acting gig and work with fashion brands. She says her athletic career remains her priority. Read more on NPR

Crime in the U.S. fell in 2023, FBI data show New data released by the FBI show violent crime and property crime both fell in 2023 compared to the previous year. Read more on NPR

Pennsylvania college investigates swim team after racial slur is carved on student Earlier this month, a Gettysburg College student used a box cutter to write a racial slur on another student’s chest during a social gathering on campus. The incident is under campus investigation. Read more on NPR