Trump picks lead for Education Department. And, tips to bridge political divides What we know about Linda McMahon, President-elect Donald Trump’s pick to lead the U.S. Department of Education. And, science-backed tips to bridge political divides. Read more on NPR

‘Rust’ premieres three years after a fatal on-set shooting Three years ago, cinematographer Halyna Hutchins was killed when a gun held by Alec Baldwin went off on set. Her husband settled a wrongful death suit to become a producer of the film, which premieres in Poland on Wednesday. Read more on NPR

Drugmakers and pharmacists battle over who gets to make obesity drugs The pharmaceutical companies behind Ozempic, Wegovy and other weight-loss meds push to prevent compounding pharmacies from making cheaper copies. They argue they can keep up with demand on their own. Read more on NPR

Have a politically divided family? These tips help you talk across the dinner table A 2022 survey found growing numbers of Republicans and Democrats think the other side is immoral and dishonest. Psychology and neuroscience research offers tools to help bridge that divide. Read more on NPR

U.S. Embassy in Kyiv shuts down due to Russian air attack threat Russia promised a response to President Joe Biden’s decision to let Ukraine strike targets on Russian soil with U.S.-made missiles. Read more on NPR

The FDA says it found bacteria and a ‘mold-like’ substance at a Tom’s of Maine plant The agency is requiring Tom’s to submit several documents, including assessments and remediation plans for its operations, contamination hazards, testing methods and more. Read more on NPR

He’s been nominated 32 times for CMA Musician of the Year — but never won Steel pedal guitarist Paul Franklin set a CMA record as a 32-time nominee for Musician of the Year. Will this year be different? Read more on NPR

SS United States, record-setting ocean liner, makes its final voyage The SS United States, a record-breaking 1950s ocean liner, may soon sail from Philadelphia to the Gulf. NPR explored this ship, a relic of the grand liners that once connected North America with Europe. Read more on NPR

Oarfish keep washing ashore in California. Folklore suggests that could be a bad omen A deep sea oarfish washed up in Southern California. Japanese folklore suggests seeing the rare fish is a bad omen, some accounts say. Read more on NPR

A surge in mass attacks has killed dozens in China in recent months Dozens of people have been killed in China in the past three months in a series of mass attacks. The latest on Tuesday saw primary school students injured by a car as they arrived for classes. Read more on NPR