How modern marijuana became so potent

Olympic runner Rebecca Cheptegei died following a brutal attack in Kenya, AFP reports. Elle looks at how patriarchal attitudes in the country enable gender-based violence. 

Axios examines some of the surprising 2024 races that could decide House control, while Politico looks at why the Democrats are spending unprecedented sums on downballot races. 

The Atlantic’s Malcolm Ferguson explains how modern marijuana became so potent.  

The father of the Georgia school-shooting suspect has been arrested and charged, authorities say. CNN has more.

Hunter Biden pleaded guilty to federal tax charges just before the trial’s jury selection was set to begin. The Wall Street Journal has the details. 

The Washington Post reports on how American football became huge in soccer-crazed Brazil.

Today’s episode was hosted by Shumita Basu.