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The first segment of today’s show contains graphic details about sexual violence.

Investigators are looking into new evidence emerging of horrific sexual violence in the October 7 Hamas attack on Israel. The Sunday Times has details.

The Wall Street Journal examines what a fall in the rate of Black workers being promoted to management says about corporate diversity efforts.

The Guardian goes inside the weird and secretive world of creating new flavors of potato chips.

The first segment of today’s show contains graphic details about newborns who died in a Gaza hospital.

The Washington Post has the story of a nurse in Gaza who was caring for premature babies — then faced the most difficult decision of his life.

The Atlantic on why it may never be a good time to buy a house.

Julia Louis-Dreyfus’s podcast Wiser Than Me is the winner of the Apple Podcasts Award for Show of the Year. The Wall Street Journal calls it her most personally revealing work yet.

The Washington Post interviews Ukrainian teenagers who narrowly escaped Russia, and explains how their testimony could be used to prove Putin committed war crimes. 

The BBC reports on how world leaders at the U.N. climate summit are promising to tackle the role of food and agriculture in climate change. And Grist asks historians, economists, and food-policy experts what would happen if everyone on Earth stopped eating meat tomorrow.

The Atlantic argues for making more friends outside of your age group. 

After a seven-day pause, the Washington Post reports that fighting has resumed between Israel and Hamas.

Vox explains why so many Palestinians are detained in Israeli prisons, while CNN speaks with some of those who’ve been released as part of the recent hostage deal to learn more about their experiences.

The first new legislation in eight decades to regulate chemicals in cosmetics comes into effect this month. Inside Climate News reports on how critics say it doesn’t go far enough, and on how risks from unregulated toxic substances in beauty and personal care products fall disproportionately on Black women. 

USA Today explains how a children’s movie inspired an unusual name for a rare atmospheric phenomenon.

The Wall Street Journal looks back at the successes and controversies of Henry Kissinger’s long career.

The Washington Post reports on criticism of how the oil-rich United Arab Emirates is hosting the United Nation’s global climate summit.

Before her death from cancer earlier this month, Casey McIntyre decided to raise money to eliminate other people’s medical debt. Her efforts have wiped out nearly $70 million of it — so far. NPR has the story.

The Atlantic explores how TV is spotlighting second-chance romances.

NPR explores how former first lady Rosalynn Carter fought to put care for mental and physical health on equal footing, and to eliminate discrimination toward people with mental illnesses.

Arguments unfold today in a Supreme Court case that could have a transformative impact on government agencies. A law professor shares a viewpoint in the Atlantic.

The Los Angeles Times explains how bowling is being turned upside down by technology.

Aid agencies welcomed the two-day extension of the truce in Gaza, but voiced concern over what happens next if fighting restarts. The Guardian reports.

Prosecutors say rapper Young Thug was the boss of a criminal gang, and are citing lyrics as evidence. Billboard is covering the story.

NPR shares a few tips on choosing charities to support on Giving Tuesday.

Israel and Hamas agreed to extend a pause in Gaza fighting that had been due to end on Tuesday morning. Bloomberg has the latest.

The world wants your kids to buy stuff. Vox has tips on how to help them be less materialistic.

U.S. airlines lose 2 million suitcases a year. Some of the missing stuff ends up in an unusual store in Alabama. NPR visits.

The world is awash in plastic. Oil producers want a say in how it’s cleaned up. NPR examines the situation.

At 22, Erin Matson led UNC to a field-hockey championship. At 23, she’s the coach. The Wall Street Journal has the incredible story. 

In Conversation spoke to a former NASA astronaut about what Hollywood gets right and wrong when it comes to stories about space.

Polls show Americans don’t feel they’re doing well right now, even though economic indicators are strong. The Atlantic explores how that could be a big political problem.

A militia killed hundreds of people in Sudan. The Wall Street Journal reports on the situation there.

For those who must fly over the holidays, NPR has some tips from a travel expert.