Nevada’s role in the November elections. And, U.N. to discuss Middle East conflict Nevada is a crucial state in the presidential elections due to close competition for 270 electoral votes. And, the United Nations is convening to discuss the world’s most significant crises. Read more on NPR

Fragile X held him back. An experimental drug is helping him break free For 22 years, Jason Mazzola’s life was defined by a genetic condition that can cause autism and intellectual disability. Then he started taking an experimental drug. Read more on NPR

From Gaza to Ukraine, why do so many modern wars last so long? Russia and Ukraine have fought for a decade. The Israel-Hamas war is part of a conflict dating back generations. NPR’s Greg Myre has covered both wars, and looks at why they seem to defy a solution. Read more on NPR

We’re talking to Nevada voters. Here’s what role the state could play in the election Nevada could be a tipping point for the 2024 presidential election. Here’s what could convince voters to go to the polls and vote for either VP Harris or former President Donald Trump. Read more on NPR

EVs are cleaner than gas cars, but a growing share of Americans don’t believe it Electric vehicles are caught up in the culture wars. Data from Ipsos shows the percentage of Americans who believe EVs are better for the environment than gas cars has dropped 5 points since 2022. Read more on NPR

AI can generate recipes that can be deadly. Food bloggers are not happy Apple, Google and Samsung are all working to integrate AI that can generate recipes into their virtual assistants, like Siri. People who work to develop recipes respond. Read more on NPR

Israel tells Lebanese to leave area where Hezbollah stores arms as it launches strikes The Israeli military on Monday called on people in southern Lebanon to immediately evacuate homes and other buildings where Hezbollah stores weapons and said it was carrying out “extensive strikes.” Read more on NPR

Alcohol-free beer is gaining popularity, even at Oktoberfest At Weihenstephan, non-alcoholic wheat beer and lager now make up 10% of the volume. The increase over the last few years mirrors the statistics for the rest of Germany’s beer industry. Read more on NPR

In U.N. vote, countries show willingness to move away from fossil fuels The body’s call to speed up a transition from fossil fuels is part of a pact designed to bring countries together to tackle challenges in the 21st century. Read more on NPR

After a week of attacks, Lebanon braces for more After a week of unprecedented Israeli attacks in Lebanon and Hezbollah counterattacks, Lebanon is bracing for more attacks to come. Read more on NPR