The FDA is expected to approve a new type of schizophrenia drug The Food and Drug Administration is expected to approve KarXT, the first new type of drug for schizophrenia in decades. It appears to be effective, but its main advantage is milder side effects. Read more on NPR

Over 90,000 people in Lebanon had to flee Israel’s bombardments this week With Israel and Hezbollah locked in the fiercest fighting in decades, many Lebanese have taken refuge in schools, hotels and other shelters. Read more on NPR

Jordan’s Unique Position in a Region at War The war between Israel and Hamas in Gaza approaches the one year mark. Violence between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon continues to escalate. And there are fears that Iran will get deeply involved with these conflicts. In a volatile moment in the region, Jordan balances a unique…

DOJ watchdog: federal prison not doing enough to prevent inmate suicides Lewisburg federal prison, a facility located in central Pennsylvania where thousands of inmates often pass through on their way to other federal institutions, was found to have problems with addressing mental health risks, healthcare quality, leaking infrastructure and employee conduct. Read more on NPR

Louisiana Rep. Clay Higgins walks back racist comments about Haitians after backlash The Republican congressman has been criticized for amplifying false claims about Haitian immigrants. “You never want to intentionally hurt someone’s feelings,” he apologized in part on Thursday. Read more on NPR

3D mammograms show benefits over 2D imaging, especially for dense breasts A new study shows 3D imaging found potentially serious cancers earlier and reduced the need for callback for further screening. Read more on NPR

Could ‘uncommitted’ voters sway the election? New Yorker writer Andrew Marantz visited Michigan to understand the uncommitted movement, a group of pro-Palestinian, anti-war activists and voters who emerged during the 2024 Democratic primary. Read more on NPR

Read the unsealed indictment and charges against New York Mayor Eric Adams In an extraordinary operation, federal agents descended upon the mayor’s home early Thursday morning. Read more on NPR

How to follow the latest local updates on Hurricane Helene Hurricane Helene continues to strengthen as it approaches the Florida coast. Member stations across the NPR network are covering the local impact as Helene barrels through the southeast U.S. Read more on NPR

More trans teens attempted suicide after states passed anti-trans laws, a study shows Researchers with the Trevor Project analyzed data from 61,000 transgender and nonbinary young people. They found that after states passed anti-LGBTQ+ laws, young people in those states were more like to attempt suicide. Read more on NPR