How modern marijuana became so potent

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<p>Olympic runner Rebecca Cheptegei died following a brutal attack in Kenya, <a href="https://apple.news/ABtrk0464QceqeQqozcDbqw">AFP</a> reports. <a href="https://apple.news/AxHZV7gbtTCK3CoibtZwFIw">Elle</a> looks at how patriarchal attitudes in the country enable gender-based violence.<span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span></p> <p><a href="https://apple.news/A3jCUYfkLRqmPbcGvCtQI1g">Axios</a> examines some of the surprising 2024 races that could decide House control, while <a href="https://apple.news/AnQaxdfvBT7CN7zolq3XMpQ">Politico</a> looks at why the Democrats are spending unprecedented sums on downballot races.<span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span></p> <p><a href="https://apple.news/A2iDpOz5hSzO23NkHPtkBxw">The Atlantic</a>&rsquo;s Malcolm Ferguson explains how modern marijuana became so potent. <span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span></p> <p>The father of the Georgia school-shooting suspect has been arrested and charged, authorities say. <a href="https://apple.news/AzkPKFEsuTZmqHr9BWEM-tw">CNN</a> has more.</p> <p>Hunter Biden pleaded guilty to federal tax charges just before the trial&rsquo;s jury selection was set to begin. The <a href="https://apple.news/ARmePJgcbT4eEc4EZYjxozw">Wall Street Journal</a> has the details.<span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span></p> <p>The <a href="https://apple.news/A9_HvsSkIS4yiihJHs9YCJQ">Washington Post</a> reports on how American football became huge in soccer-crazed Brazil.</p> <p>Today&rsquo;s episode was hosted by Shumita Basu.</p>