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1. Russian strike on Kyiv region kills 4 and wounds 15, with peace talks stalled

   The strikes comes after the United States paused ceasefire talks between Russia and Ukraine due to the war with Iran.

2. In South Carolina, measles shows how far apart neighbors can be on vaccines

   In South Carolina, some parents embrace vaccines, others opt out. Why do people make such different choices? A mix of politics, distrust and misinformation is pushing neighbors apart.

3. Brazil's ex-President Bolsonaro is in intensive care with pneumonia, hospital says

   One of Bolsonaro's doctors described the former Brazilian president's medical condition as "serious."

4. Opinion: An ancient, sophisticated palate

   Researchers looking at foodcrusts on the pottery shards of ancient humans say there's evidence of a wide variety of ingredients, indicating that they may have been experimenting with "recipes."

5. Why women have an especially tough time in Senegal's prisons

   Women charged with a crime in Senegal are at the mercy of a slow judicial process and prisons that may lack basic supplies. They also face stigma that robs them of familial and community support.

6. With boom in prediction markets, some lawmakers worry about how to police themselves

   House and Senate ethics committees give no financial disclosure guidance on event contracts or prediction markets — unlike stock, cryptocurrency and bond trades.

7. U.S. Embassy in Baghdad again urges Americans to leave Iraq as Trump touts strikes on Iran

   In a post on Truth Social, President Trump claimed the U.S. had "destroyed 100% of Iran's Military capability." The U.S. Embassy in Baghdad, meanwhile, urged Americans to "leave Iraq immediately."

8. Reframing Georgia O'Keeffe's legacy and protecting the land she loved

   Georgia O'Keeffe called the New Mexico high desert "my country," but Pueblo peoples predated her. A more complex view is emerging amid efforts to preserve the land.

9. Helpful or harmful? How to vet tax advice from social media

   So you heard a piece of tax advice from a friend or on social media that sounds interesting. Should you try it? A certified public accountant explains how to vet the claim — and avoid getting scammed.

10. House GOP leadership silent as more members post anti-Muslim statements

    A growing number of Republicans in Congress are embracing rhetoric against Muslims. Their remarks have faced little public pushback from leadership.