Ukraine says North Korea is sending soldiers to help Russia in the war Ukraine says North Korean military engineers have been sent to Russia to check how well missiles are launching. Read more on NPR

COMIC: Science-backed mood boosters to (almost instantly) snap you out of a funk Six techniques to energize you when you feel sluggish and relax you when you feel stressed. Feel the transformation in 15 minutes or less. Read more on NPR

Trump gains momentum in the election. And, how to handle political disagreements New NPR data shows former President Donald Trump edging out Vice President Harris in the race for the White House. And, a full list of tips on how to handle political disagreements and destress. Read more on NPR

CVS and Walgreens are ailing. Here’s why America’s biggest pharmacy chains are closing hundreds of stores, laying off thousands of workers and rethinking their role in our lives. Read more on NPR

‘Cheat Code to Life’: Jailhouse lawyers help incarcerated people—and themselves, too A new trove of letters and oral histories is shining a light on the successes and challenges of jailhouse lawyers: people in prison who help themselves and others navigate the legal system. Read more on NPR

Archaeologists discover 12 skeletons at a buried tomb in Petra, Jordan The Treasury in Petra, Jordan, is a famous tourist site and features in an Indiana Jones movie. Now archaeologists say they’ve found a remarkable 12 complete skeletons in a hidden tomb beneath it. Read more on NPR

Christopher Columbus may have been a Spanish Jew, according to a new documentary A recently televised documentary in Spain rekindles competing versions of the famed explorer’s origins, but the scientific community is viewing it with caution. Read more on NPR

Swing state map: Polls move in Trump’s direction, but the race remains tight The polling averages show Vice President Kamala Harris’ lead has dropped in every swing state in recent weeks. Read more on NPR

Hakeem Jeffries could be the first Black speaker of the House. First, he needs to win House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries is campaigning in competitive districts across the U.S. with the goal of flipping control of the House of Representatives in the November election. Read more on NPR

Small business disaster loan program is out of money until new funds are approved The SBA’s disaster loan program has run out of money, it announced on Tuesday. The agency expects to receive new funding from Congress, and will continue to accept applications in the meantime. Read more on NPR