A history of spy balloons; new information in the Ohio train derailment; Michael Jordan's new record

Plus, check out what our critics are watching, reading and listening to this weekend. [View this email online]( [NPR]( by Arielle Retting Good morning! Egg prices are still inflated. Maybe it's time to [raise backyard chickens?]( Here's what else we're following today: First Up AP Spy balloons aren't exactly new. Militaries have sought to use them for centuries, but the real enemy is the wind. Generals have been put at risk, diplomatic relations strained, and millions of dollars of sensitive equipment ruined. And despite it all, [nations just don't seem to be able to let go of their balloons.]( What's going on with the Ohio train derailment? As authorities assess the damage and investigate the incident, [more information has emerged]( about the chemicals in the rail cars, a variety of contaminants and carcinogens. Worried about chatbots? You're not alone. Research shows that Americans are concerned about the pace that AI is evolving. There's an arms race to get the biggest, baddest bot out there as quickly as possible. [But not everyone is convinced.]( Newly released footage from a 1986 dive reveals the Titanic's haunting interior. Available on YouTube, [the footage contains shots of the ship never revealed to the public]( including its rust-caked bow, intact railings and a chief officer's cabin. --------------------------------------------------------------- Newsletter continues after sponsor message --------------------------------------------------------------- Today's listen Catie Dull/NPR "We have your back." Second gentleman Doug Emhoff is [increasingly focused on combating antisemitism]( at home and abroad. But he said it's not just his issue — it's everyone's job to fight it. [He spoke to NPR about his historic role]( and what the Biden administration is doing about the "epidemic of hate going on throughout the world." --------------------------------------------------------------- Weekend picks Dan Steinberg/Invision/AP Check out what [our critics]( are watching, reading and listening to this weekend: Movies: This week veteran actress [Raquel Welch]( died at the age of 82. She rose to fame as a sex symbol in the 1960s, and her career spanned nearly six decades. To honor her legacy, we looked at [some of her most notable roles that are worth a rewatch](. - Plus, Life Kit has tips on [how to be a better movie watcher]( TV: After the unexpected death of his girlfriend Lynn Shelton in 2020, [comedian Marc Maron was forced to grieve in isolation.]( He talks about finding humor — and lightness — in his new HBO special, From Bleak to Dark. Books: Binaries be damned: What if God is genderless? What if God is trans? Lamya H's memoir [Hijab Butch Blues]( is a study guide on Islam and a queer manifesto that follows them from a childhood a move to the U.S. through questions of faith, gender and sexuality. Podcasts: Need a new podcast to add to your mix? The NPR One team has [gathered a few new and returning favorites](. Listen to tales about 50 years of hip-hop, how a group of Cuban detainees took over a federal prison in Alabama, and the story behind Puerto Rico's most powerful export: its music. --------------------------------------------------------------- Before you go Leon Neal/Getty Images - Larry the Cat, England's most dutiful servant, has reached an important milestone: [12 years as Chief Mouser]( for No. 10 Downing St., the residence and home office of Britain's prime minister. - NBA legend Michael Jordan has set another record. His $10 million donation to Make-A-Wish America to celebrate his 60th birthday is the [largest individual contribution in the organization's history.]( - 6 HBCU marching bands will compete this weekend in the largest showcase in the country. Morgan State University in Maryland is making their debut appearance. [Listen to their final rehearsal]( as they prepare for the epic showdown. --------------------------------------------------------------- Stream your local NPR station. Visit NPR.org to find your local station stream. [Find a Station]( --------------------------------------------------------------- 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 Music, Politics, Health and more! You received this message because you're subscribed to Daily News emails. This email was sent by National Public Radio, Inc., 1111 North Capitol Street NE, Washington, DC 20002 [Unsubscribe]( | [Privacy Policy]( [NPR logo]