Choosing To Rent; Food For Your Mood; Vaping’s Effects On Teen Brains

Plus, eight reasons horror movies are scary good business. Stories And Podcasts You May Have Missed [Renting not owning image]( Chris Arnold/NPR A different sort of American dream is under construction outside Denver. Developers are building thousands of single-family homes that won't require a mortgage to move in. Even people who could afford to buy are [choosing to rent]( — they aren't ready for the long-term debt. The small English town of Stroud has long been an incubator for activism. Last year, it gave rise to the group Extinction Rebellion, which has rallied thousands globally to demand [action on climate change](. President Trump angered many in the GOP with his decision to move U.S. troops in Syria. The move comes as congressional Republicans are also trying to defend [Trump from being impeached](. Also, a new poll shows that a slim majority of Americans now [approve of the impeachment inquiry](. "I think everyone got on their horse too fast," says trauma therapist Lee Norton of the return of many performers affected by the 2017 [massacre at Route 91 Harvest Festival in Las Vegas]( that killed 58 — but there's often no other choice for stage-bound artists. Food for your mood: A new study finds that symptoms of depression dropped significantly among people following a Mediterranean-style diet. It's the latest study to show that [food can influence mental health](. President Trump has won at least a temporary reprieve from a judge's order to release his tax records as part of a criminal investigation into his business dealings. If those records are released, here is what the [documents could reveal]( about Trump's financial history. Muslim minorities in the China’s northwestern region are targets of a sweeping security operation. Officials say most residents have been returned to society, but relatives say [many are sentenced to prison](. --------------------------------------------------------------- Newsletter continues after sponsor message --------------------------------------------------------------- This Week's Listens [Cattle dying image]( Anna King/Northwest News Network "Not one drop of blood": Cattle mysteriously mutilated in Oregon. In eastern Oregon, someone is killing purebred bulls with a level of cruel precision — draining their blood and surgically removing organs — that's frightening to both ranchers and law enforcement. (Listening time, 3:47) [► LISTEN]( Can proven sexual harassers change? A burgeoning industry of therapists, coaches and counselors believe that most sexual harassers are not beyond help, and they are working with offenders to try to reform them, using tools including restorative justice and methods to address toxic masculinity. (Listening time, 6:50) [► LISTEN]( How vaping affects the teenage brain. A former teen vaper turned activist talks about the potential effects of vaping, including attention disorders like ADHD, impulse-control issues and susceptibility to substance abuse. (Listening time, 4:57) [► LISTEN]( --------------------------------------------------------------- Video Of The Week Eight reasons horror movies are scary good business. [Horror movie image]( NPR It is really hard these days to make money in the film industry. But there is a [notable exception: horror movies](. Seven of the 10 most profitable films of all time are horror movies, and the reasons are quite simple: Horror movies are cheap to make, and they're insanely popular. Check out the newest Planet Money short video. --------------------------------------------------------------- Our Pictures Show Picks [Bob Ross image]( Mhari Shaw/NPR The lasting legacy of Bob Ross. The bushy-haired former Air Force sergeant [with the soothing voice]( rose to fame in the 1980s and '90s with his PBS show, The Joy of Painting. Bob Ross died in 1995, but his popularity endures. Some of Gandhi’s habits and teachings are facing fresh scrutiny. In India, Mahatma Gandhi is treated as a saint. His face is on India's currency, and his portrait hangs in government offices. But many black Africans are calling Gandhi a racist. #MeToo activists are questioning his sexual practices. And Hindu nationalists are [rejecting Gandhi's vision]( of a pluralistic India that is strengthened by diversity. --------------------------------------------------------------- Featured Podcast This camp is just for kids with parents addicted to opioids. [Camp for kids listen button]( Kavitha Cardoza for NPR Children often are called the hidden casualties of the opioid epidemic. They carry a lot of secrets and shame. Camp Mariposa’s mission is to allow these kids to connect with their peers and to let them know they do have power. (Listening time, 8:01) [► LISTEN]( — By Suzette Lohmeyer --------------------------------------------------------------- What do you think of today's email? We'd love to hear your thoughts, questions and feedback: [bestofnpr@npr.org](mailto:bestofnpr@npr.org?subject=Newsletter%20Feedback) Enjoying this newsletter? Forward to a friend! They can [sign up here](. Looking for more great content? [Check out all of our newsletter offerings]( — including Daily News, Politics, Health and more! You received this message because you're subscribed to Best of NPR emails. This email was sent by National Public Radio, Inc., 1111 North Capitol Street NE, Washington, DC 20002 [Unsubscribe]( | [Privacy Policy](