Octopuses and fish share leadership–and enforcement–in group hunting When octopuses and fish hunt in groups in the Red Sea, the leadership roles are more dynamic than researchers knew — as are some ways the animals enforce cooperation. Read more on NPR

Stylish Olympic shooter Kim Yeji got an acting gig. She plays an assassin, of course Kim Yeji, whose cool style and demeanor made her a “main character” of the Summer Olympics, has landed an acting gig and work with fashion brands. She says her athletic career remains her priority. Read more on NPR

Crime in the U.S. fell in 2023, FBI data show New data released by the FBI show violent crime and property crime both fell in 2023 compared to the previous year. Read more on NPR

Pennsylvania college investigates swim team after racial slur is carved on student Earlier this month, a Gettysburg College student used a box cutter to write a racial slur on another student’s chest during a social gathering on campus. The incident is under campus investigation. Read more on NPR

A third of former NFL players surveyed believe they have CTE, researchers find The degenerative brain disease can only be diagnosed after death. But hundreds of retired players reported symptoms linked to CTE, like depression, mood swings and suicidal thoughts. Read more on NPR

The ‘alpaca’ haircut teenage boys and young men are obsessed with — explained Morning Edition spoke to a couple of barbers about the trendy haircut with shaved sides and signature high-volume curly top that many young men are donning these days. Here’s what we learned about it. Read more on NPR

Israel’s strikes in Lebanon kill more than 180 people, Lebanese officials say Fighting is escalated at the Israeli-Lebanese border in one of the deadliest days of nearly a year of conflict in the region. Read more on NPR

Prosecutors say suspect in Trump shooting attempt wrote a letter detailing his plans The man accused in the apparent assassination attempt of Donald Trump at his golf course a week ago in Florida appeared in court for a pre-trial detention hearing. Ryan Routh was captured fleeing the scene. Read more on NPR

U.S. proposes ban on Chinese auto parts so cars ‘can’t be used against us’ The Biden administration has proposed a prohibition on Chinese and Russian automotive hardware and software to protect US drivers from ‘disruption and sabotage’ Read more on NPR

Trump says he wouldn’t run for president again in 2028 if he loses this time When asked whether he would run again in four years if his current presidential bid is unsuccessful, Trump said “I don’t see that at all.” He would be 82 in 2028 — a year older than Biden is now. Read…