The Israeli military says it is approved an offensive in Lebanon if diplomatic efforts fail to stop the conflict that’s contained, for the most part, in Israel’s north and Lebanon’s south for now. Read More
Sanctions are to be announced against those involved in fentanyl trafficking. Israel and Lebanese militia Hezbollah ratchet up firepower on the border. Cybercriminals target children with sextortion. Read More
Women comprise more than half of medical school graduates, but the number of female surgeons is low. A club at a Kansas medical school offers them support and mentorship. Read More
Taylor Tomlinson has found the kind of success many comedians dream about, with multiple Netflix specials and a late-night hosting gig — After Midnight on CBS. She tells Rachel that part of the secret to her success is fear. They also swap stories about their Christian upbringings, the search for validation and getting things stuck…
The U.S. is hosting the Copa América, and the competition has expanded to include North American and Caribbean teams. NPR’s Michel Martin talks to soccer writer Jon Arnold. Read More
Water utilities and chemical companies are mounting legal challenges to the Environmental Protection Agency’s recent rule putting limits on six “forever chemicals” in drinking water. Read More
A secret recording reveals how national groups, such as Moms for Liberty, continue attempting to change American education — one local school board at a time Read More
In nearly half of metro areas, buyers must make more than $100,000 to afford a median-priced home, a Harvard University report finds. And home prices this year reached a new all-time high. (Image credit: Daniel Wood/NPR) Read More
The group Just Stop Oil took credit for the Wednesday afternoon action, which they said was a call on the United Kingdom to stop the use of fossil fuels by 2030. (Image credit: Just Stop Oil/AP) Read More
As a part of NPR’s year-long series on global elections, we look at how U.S. allies and partners view the two presidential candidates ahead of next week’s debate. Read More