Russia is committing war crimes and crimes against humanity by intentionally attacking civilian infrastructure – including vital energy systems – in Ukraine, an independent UN investigations panel said on Monday. https://cnn.it/4zcy2FL

In school districts from Los Angeles to Philadelphia, parents shared how they are battling to put stricter limits on device-led learning, most commonly tablets and laptops, such as iPads, Google Chromebooks and MacBooks. Advocates for devices in school are adamant technology-led learning ensures equitable experiences for students and helps prepare them for a technological world. https://cnn.it/3TWq5VV

Homeowners on the Outer Banks can make far more renting to vacationers than to locals, and the workers who serve those visitors are paying the price. CNN’s Phil Mattingly met Stu Laird, a former tour guide who went from a home he’d rented for eight years to living in his truck in the dead of winter.

AI giant Anthropic files to go public. Its stock market debut would come as the company's CEO has warned about the tech's potential damage to humanity. https://cnn.it/3W3IOzr

Grammy-winning singer Chris Brown is given an eight-month suspended jail sentence in connection with a 2023 brawl at a London nightclub. https://cnn.it/4i7ws1L

With national home prices near record highs and mortgage rates topping 7% in recent weeks, buying a home remains out of reach for many Americans. Condos appear to offer a rare bright spot, with prices falling across the country. But even with cheaper sales prices, rising homeowners' association fees and one-time special assessments are driving up ownership costs. https://cnn.it/4BGK6Rk

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva won reelection Sunday, defeating Senator Flávio Bolsonaro, an ally of US President Donald Trump, in a razor-thin runoff election that capped a deeply polarized presidential race. https://cnn.it/4snMOqx

With stops in Mississippi and across the country, the former vice president and 2024 presidential nominee is hearing from many Democratic campaigns who believe having her around helps — and lots of voters who are turning out to show they agree. All told, she'll end the midterms with more campaign appearances than Barack Obama, and after a late flurry that includes Wisconsin and Georgia this week, more than almost any potential top-tier 2028 candidate. https://cnn.it/4dXw3fZ