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NPR (Nathan Rott) - An ape, a tea party — and the ability to imagine

The ability to imagine — to play pretend — has long been thought to be unique to humans. A new study suggests one of our closest living relatives can do it too.

The ability to imagine — to play pretend — has long been thought to be unique to humans. A new study suggests one of our closest living relatives can do it too.Open

WASHINGTONPOST (Victoria Craw) - Trump threatens to block opening of bridge between U.S. and Canada

As the Gordie Howe bridge neared its completion, Trump, in his latest salvo against Canada, suggested he would “not allow” it to open, saying Canada had treated the U.S. “very unfairly.”

NPR (Brittney Melton) - DHS faces funding deadline. And, courts fast-track Somali asylum seeker hearings

Congress has until Friday to reach a deal to fund the Department of Homeland Security. And, several asylum cases filed by Somali migrants in immigration courts were suddenly fast-tracked.

Congress has until Friday to reach a deal to fund the Department of Homeland Security. And, several asylum cases filed by Somali migrants in immigration courts were suddenly fast-tracked.Open

NPR (Greg Rosalsky) - How much power does the Fed chair really have?

On paper, the Fed chair is just one vote among many. In practice, the job carries far more influence. We analyze what gives the Fed chair power.

On paper, the Fed chair is just one vote among many. In practice, the job carries far more influence. We analyze what gives the Fed chair power.Open

NYTIMES (Tracy Mumford, Will Jarvis, Ian Stewart and J. David Goodman) - Ghislaine Maxwell Refuses to Answer Questions, and Texas Republicans Increase Anti-Muslim Rhetoric

Plus, Olympic medals are falling apart — again.

NPR (Manoush Zomorodi) - In a world built for sitting, here's how to stay active — even when stuck inside

In the office, classroom and living room, working and relaxing mean sitting still. Our bodies evolved without chairs. Here are some tips for getting out of your seat and moving — even on cold days.

In the office, classroom and living room, working and relaxing mean sitting still. Our bodies evolved without chairs. Here are some tips for getting out of your seat and moving — even on cold days.Open

NPR (Jon Hamilton) - This complex brain network may explain many of Parkinson's stranger symptoms

Parkinson's disease appears to disrupt a brain network involved in everything from movement to memory.

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NPR (Rebecca Hersher) - 'Please inform your friends': The quest to make weather warnings universal

People in poor countries often get little or no warning about floods, storms and other deadly weather. Local efforts are changing that, and saving lives.

People in poor countries often get little or no warning about floods, storms and other deadly weather. Local efforts are changing that, and saving lives.Open