South Korea arrests its ex-defense minister over martial law efforts Former Defense Minister Kim Yong Hyun was formally arrested over his alleged collusion with in imposing martial law last week, as authorities investigate whether their acts amount to rebellion. Read more on NPR

Arctic tundra now emits planet-warming pollution, federal report finds Arctic tundra is releasing greenhouse gases into the atmosphere as hotter temperatures melt frozen ground and wildfires increase. Read more on NPR

Taiwan’s Defense Ministry says a large Chinese military force has been detected nearby China’s secretive military appears to be up to something around Taiwan, but it’s unclear whether it’s a formal military drill. Read more on NPR

Luigi Mangione, 26, is charged in UnitedHealthcare CEO’s killing With the arrest of Luigi Mangione, police have apprehended and charged a suspect in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, though many questions remain unanswered. Read more on NPR

‘If I can stay funny, I can stay alive,’ Jamie Foxx says in Netflix special In his new Netflix comedy special, “What Had Happened Was,” Jamie Foxx reveals he had a brain bleed and a stroke. Read more on NPR

What we know about murder suspect Luigi Mangione. And, why food recalls are rising Police arrested Luigi Mangione yesterday and charged him with the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson last week. Here’s the latest details. And, why food recalls are rising. Read more on NPR

‘We’re absolutely in panic mode’: Toymakers are bracing for Trump’s tariffs Toy companies are preparing for tariffs in the new Trump administration. Nearly all toys sold in the U.S. are imported — mostly from China. Read more on NPR

A phone company developed an AI ‘granny’ to beat scammers at their own game The company behind the scam-baiting granny said the AI technology can keep scammers on the phone for 40 minutes at a time, keeping them away from real people. Read more on NPR

A suspect is charged with murder in the health care CEO shooting: Here is the latest Luigi Mangione, 26, was arrested and charged with murder on Monday. He was found at a McDonald’s in Pennsylvania, but is expected to be extradited to New York. Read more on NPR

The fall of Syria’s Assad has renewed hope for the release of U.S. journalist Austin Tice Austin Tice went missing during a reporting trip in Syria in 2012. His release is a top priority for the U.S. government following a rebel group’s ouster of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad. Read more on NPR