As drinks targeting kids have soared, there’s new guidance on what’s healthy As highly caffeinated energy drinks have become popular with kids, a coalition of health organizations has new guidelines on what’s a healthy beverage. Some of the advice may surprise parents. Read more on NPR

3 Israeli and 5 Thai hostages freed in Gaza in exchange for Palestinian prisoners The exchange is part of a deal between Israel and Hamas that will see a total of 33 hostages returned to Israel in exchange for around 1,900 Palestinian prisoners and detainees. Read more on NPR

After fires, LA students yearn to get back to school, and a normal life The historic fires in Los Angeles meant many students lost homes, schools, or both. Now, as some schools reopen, families are trying to find routine. Read more on NPR

Trans community fears Trump’s actions will upend legal precedent on prison protections One of President Trump’s first executive orders impacts transgender inmates incarcerated in federal facilities. It’s just one in a series of actions signed by Trump that target the trans community. Read more on NPR

Trump’s pick for intel chief, Tulsi Gabbard, faces her confirmation hearing Among the topics likely to come up at the hearing: her 2017 meeting with Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, her friendly positions toward Russia and her push to drop charges against Edward Snowden. Read more on NPR

Jesse Eisenberg isn’t ambitious — but he does worry about failing Actor, writer and director Jesse Eisenberg says he has had more failures than successes. In this week’s Wild Card, he opens up about ambition and his his defense against despair. Read more on NPR

Criminal records of Jan. 6 rioters pardoned by Trump include rape, domestic violence Dozens of Jan. 6 defendants who received pardons from President Trump had past criminal convictions for charges including rape, manslaughter, domestic violence and drug trafficking. Read more on NPR

Trump’s pulling a U-turn on EVs, but not much has changed — yet President Trump has charted a new course for electric vehicle policy in the U.S. While the direction is clear, the details aren’t. Read more on NPR

Trump’s FBI director pick, Kash Patel, faces confirmation hearing Kash Patel, President Trump’s pick to run the FBI, answers questions Thursday in a public hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee. Read more on NPR

Christie Dashiell became a musician at school. Then, she became an artist Reflecting on a transformative residency program, the jazz vocalist now nominated for her first Grammy Award says her album Journey in Black reflects “the expansiveness of the Black experience.” Read more on NPR