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Israel's Cabinet meets to decide on whether to expand Gaza war Israel's government could decide to seize the last remaining areas of Gaza not already under Israeli military control. Eleanor Beardsley
Economy The 'K-shaped economy' and middle class struggle NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Heather Long, chief economist at Navy Federal Credit Union, about her Washington Post analysis of how top earners are disproportionately affecting U.S. economic data. Lauren Hodges
National NYC attacker had mental health crisis interventions, could still legally have a gun The man who killed four people in New York City had a history of mental health issues, including two commitments to treatment initiated by Las Vegas police. But legally, he was still allowed to buy guns. Martin Kaste
Politics Trump says he'll likely meet with Putin and Zelenskyy soon The White House says President Trump is now open to meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Franco Ordoñez
NASA is developing nuclear power on the moon According to a recent directive from acting NASA administrator Sean Duffy, the space agency will launch a nuclear reactor to the moon by 2030. Geoff Brumfiel
Music What is 2025's song of the summer? It's complicated Stephen Thompson breaks down the few songs of the summer contenders in a year of musical stagnancy. Stephen Thompson
Europe Fiber-optic drones are leaving miles of plastic trash along Ukraine's front lines Experts are sounding the alarm over the long-term effects of drone debris in Ukraine, saying it could pose serious harms to wildlife and people. Michelle Aslam
Science This week in science: Eagles in Japan, the lives of deep-sea animals and 'SuperAgers' Regina Barber and Rachel Carlson of Short Wave talk about endangered eagles in Japan, the lifestyles of deep-living ocean creatures and the longevity secrets of human 'SuperAgers,' aged 80 and older. Regina G. Barber
Politics Landlords fined for first time under WA’s new law capping rent increases For the first time, Washington’s attorney general has enforced the state’s new cap on rent hikes, fining eight landlords $2,000 each for violating the law. Jake Goldstein-Street/Washington State Standard
Politics Parts of rural WA pinched by lapse in federal payments to offset lost logging revenue Washington’s rural counties and school districts are preparing to start the school year without millions of dollars from a program meant to offset reduced revenue from logging on federal lands. Emily Fitzgerald/Washington State Standard