Amnesty International accuses Israel of genocide in Gaza, which Israel strongly denies Amnesty International says Israel has sought to deliberately destroy Palestinians in its war with Hamas, by mounting deadly attacks, demolishing vital infrastructure and preventing aid deliveries. Read more on NPR

Anthem plans to put time limits on anesthesia coverage, alarming doctors and patients Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield says it will put time limits on anesthesia care starting next year. Doctors and elected officials, including in New York and Connecticut, are asking it to change course. Read more on NPR

Syrian opposition forces enter the strategic city of Hama Syrian rebels have entered another major city, in a further blow to President Bashar Assad after they took over Aleppo days earlier. Read more on NPR

Pantone’s 2025 color is Mocha Mousse: How the company sold color to the world Pantone isn’t the only color system of its kind. But thanks to an innovative founder and savvy marketing, it’s become the industry standard. Read more on NPR

The best games of 2024, picked by NPR’s staff NPR staff and contributors share their favorite video games of 2024 so far. Read more on NPR

Syrian opposition forces enter strategic city of Hama Syrian rebels have entered a second city in yet another blow to the President Bashar al-Assad after they took over Syria’s second city only days before. Read more on NPR

Why do kids with cancer in the Global South have such low survival rates? In wealthy countries, a child diagnosed with cancer often has an excellent chance of survival. But in lower resource countries, survival rates are dramatically lower. What’s going on? Read more on NPR

Hegseth fights to keep Defense nomination. And, police search for gunman who shot CEO President-elect Donald Trump’s defense secretary pick Pete Hegseth is fighting to keep the nomination. And, a New York City manhunt is underway for the killer of UnitedHealthcare’s CEO Brian Thompson. Read more on NPR

How sweet! A daily dose of dark chocolate may cut your risk of diabetes A new study finds people who eat a small, daily serving of dark chocolate have a reduced risk of developing Type 2 diabetes. People who ate milk chocolate did not have a lower risk. Here’s why. Read more on NPR

Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy take their DOGE government efficiency pitch to the Hill The leaders of the so-called “Department of Government Efficiency” are calling for large-scale layoffs of federal workers and the elimination of some federal agencies during Trump’s second term. Read more on NPR