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1. These rock-climbing fish can shimmy up a 50-foot waterfall

   New research from the Democratic Republic of Congo offers a behavioral and anatomical portrait of a species that can achieve surprising athletic feats.

2. In Lebanon, more than 50 medics have been killed by Israel. Some say they're targeted

   Lebanon says at least 54 health workers are among more than 1,400 people killed by Israel during the current invasion. Human rights groups say first responders are being targeted — something Israel denies.

3. Questions to help you get 'financially naked' with your partner

   Having "brutally honest conversations" about money can bring couples closer together, says Vivian Tu, a financial educator. She shares questions to ask your partner at every relationship stage.

4. More teens are getting hooked on gambling. Parents say it often goes undetected

   The explosion of online gambling and sports betting, as well as the advertising behind it, is attracting a growing number of young people, most of them boys.

5. Trump says U.S. military has rescued airman shot down over Iran

   A U.S. Air Force officer whose plane was shot down in Iran was rescued by U.S. forces early Sunday after evading capture for more than a day in enemy territory, President Trump announced on social media.

6. German researchers set right the story of a 9,000-year-old shaman's grave

   When a 9,000 year-old grave of a shaman was discovered in Nazi Germany, the discovery was quickly politicized to support Nazi propaganda. But new analysis shows that initial narrative was all wrong.

7. Judge halts Trump effort requiring colleges to show they don't consider race in admissions

   A federal judge on Saturday said the Trump Administration the demand to collect data from universities was rolled out in a "rushed and chaotic" manner.

8. After the Minnesota surge, ICE is moving to a quieter enforcement approach

   ICE seems to be changing from aggressive immigration enforcement on city streets to an apparent return to operations that rely heavily on local law enforcement. But even in Florida, where sheriffs are required to cooperate with ICE, some conservative sheriffs have concerns about pursuing immigrants with no criminal records.

9. 'London Falling': A teenage imposter, an aging gangster and a body in the Thames

   In 2019, 19-year-old Zac Brettler leapt towards the River Thames from a fifth-floor luxury apartment in central London. Patrick Radden Keefe investigates the story of the teen's double life in a new book.

10. Opinion: Humanity's hopes ascended with Artemis II

    NPR's Scott Simon reflects on the successful launch of NASA's Artemis II this week. The four astronauts aboard will travel around the moon.