Hate cooking? 3 mindsets to make it less of a chore Even if you dislike cooking, you still have to eat every day. Here’s how to gain more confidence in the kitchen and think outside the box when it comes to meal prep. Read more on NPR

Russian attack kills 4 people in Kyiv Russia attacked the Ukrainian capital with a barrage of drones and missiles Saturday, leaving at least four people dead, while industrial sites in Russia were set ablaze by Ukrainian strikes. Read more on NPR

More than 40 Pakistani migrants feared drowned off African coast Pakistan said that the boat, carrying 80 passengers including some Pakistanis, had set off from Mauritania on their way to the Canary Islands. Read more on NPR

A South African horror story: illegal mining stand-off draws to an end In South Africa a months long stand-off between police and illegal miners in an abandoned gold mine comes to end, with close to 80 found dead in grim recovery operation. Read more on NPR

A Dangerous Ride on Top of a Train in Mexico The incoming Trump administration has promised sweeping deportations of undocumented people and little empathy for those seeking refuge in the U.S. Despite that, migrants continue to make the dangerous journey north through Mexico to get to the U.S. border. We hop on a freight train…

‘The birds are back.’ Resilience in the ruins of the Palisades fire Will Rogers State Historic Park is a vast stretch of natural space in the Santa Monica Mountains. It’s a treasure to Angelenos. People get married there, picnic there, and have kids’ birthday parties on the great lawn. The park’s namesake, Will Rogers, was…

Zyn nicotine pouches can be marketed in the U.S., the FDA says. What does this mean? The FDA said “an extensive scientific review” found the products were found to pose lower risks of cancer and other serious health conditions compared to cigarettes and smokeless tobacco products. Read more on NPR

Air traffic controllers rush to divert aircraft after Elon Musk’s rocket explodes Debris streaking across the Caribbean appeared to cause confusion and delays. Read more on NPR

A planet parade of Venus, Saturn, Jupiter and Mars shines in the skies this month All month, Venus, Saturn, Jupiter and Mars will appear to line up and be bright enough to see with the naked eye in the first few hours after dark. This weekend, Venus and Saturn get especially cozy. Read more on…

Justin Baldoni has sued Blake Lively, Ryan Reynolds for $400 million Baldoni, his studio Wayfarer, and their publicists are alleging civil extortion, defamation and a slew of contract-related claims about the film It Ends With Us. Read more on NPR