Ukrainian guards patrol river to stop draft-age men from fleeing Border guards along a river in western Ukraine hunt for draft-age men trying to swim across to the European Union, as the Ukrainian military pushes mass conscription to address troop shortages.
What we saw at the DNC in Chicago Four days, dozens of speakers and many balloons later, the 2024 Democratic National Convention is officially over. Grace Widyatmadja
Coronavirus FAQ: I'm a NOVID and don't want to catch COVID. Can you guide me? Maybe you're COVID indifferent. Or a COVID amnesiac. Or a NOVID who wants to keep your no COVID streak going. With cases rising this summer, it's time for a refresher course on how to avoid the virus. Fran Kritz
DOJ accuses real estate software company of helping landlords collude to raise rents The lawsuit says RealPage’s algorithmic pricing software lets landlords effectively collude and set rents above market rate. The Texas-based company has denied the allegations. Jennifer Ludden
'The time has come' to lower interest rates: Fed Chair Jerome Powell Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell signaled that he's increasingly confident inflation will soon be tamed, and that he and his colleagues will soon cut interest rates to avoid hurting the job market. Scott Horsley
All eyes are on Harris at the DNC tonight Vice President Harris takes center stage at the Democratic National Convention tonight. Here's what to expect.
RFK's withdrawal from Arizona's ballot signals a likely end to his presidential bid Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has filed paperwork to withdraw his name from Arizona's ballot, a sign his long-shot candidacy may be ending. NPR Washington Desk
9 smart ways to slash your grocery bill Food prices are still high, but your grocery bill doesn't have to be. Beth Moncel, founder of Budget Bytes, shares smart tips how to save money at the supermarket. Life Kit
The giant of fast fashion Shein is suing its ultracheap rival Temu The two discount retailers have been battling it out in court for months, accusing each other of intimidation, theft and fraud. Both ship much of their items directly from China Alina Selyukh