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1. Who created the idea of litter – and why? Play this month's Throughline history quiz.

   Where did the idea come from that individuals, rather than corporations, should keep the world litter-free? What history is hidden in the trash? Find out here.

2. The backlash against protests; plus, how OJ Simpson changed media forever

   Earlier this week, pro-Palestinian protestors blocked traffic on highways and bridges in San Francisco, Chicago, New York and Seattle. On that same day, the Supreme Court made it incredibly difficult to protest in a lot of the American South. In this episode, host Brittany Luse looks at the state of protest in America. She sits down with Sandhya Dirks, an NPR reporter who covers race and...

3. House foreign aid bills advance with Democrats' help; Johnson may still be in peril

   With Democratic support, the legislation overcomes a major procedural hurdle and is expected to head to a weekend vote by the full House.

4. Israel launches missile strikes into Iran, U.S. military official says

   Iranian news has not reported any such strike and concluded the sounds reported were the interception of one or more drones. Israel's military has not responded to NPR's request for comment.

5. Trump Media shares surge after a miserable run. Pros say stay away

   Trump Media shares surged over the most recent two trading days — but the company continues to weather a miserable run since its stock market debut last month.

6. NYPD breaks up pro-Palestinian protest at Columbia University

   Police began making dozens of arrests after Columbia University's president asked for help clearing protesters — citing the "encampment and related disruptions pose a clear and present danger."

7. Trader Joe's recalls basil linked to 12 salmonella infections in 7 states

   The Food and Drug Administration warns Trader Joe's customers in dozens of states to throw out fresh basil after a federal investigation linked the product to a salmonella outbreak.

8. What to know about the U.N. vote on whether to admit Palestinians as full members

   The U.N. Security Council met Thursday to debate and vote on the Palestinian application for full membership in the United Nations, which would allow it to vote during U.N. proceedings.

9. Is a Popular Music Genre in India Spreading Hate?

   H-Pop is the Indian popular music and poetry of Hindu nationalism. But critics worry that the music is spreading hate and encourages violence against Muslims.

10. Dickey Betts, founding member of the Allman Brothers Band, dies at 80

    The influential guitarist, songwriter and singer was best known for the song "Ramblin' Man." Betts's blues, rock and country-influenced guitar style helped define Southern rock in the 1960s and '70s.