Democratic senators rent space at the Kennedy Center to host a Pride event A group of Democratic senators and Hamilton producer Jeffrey Seller are hosting a Pride celebration at the Kennedy Center Monday evening. But the Kennedy Center has nothing to do with programming it. Elizabeth Blair
What to know about Jeff Bezos' upcoming Venice wedding — and the protests against it Bezos will soon marry Lauren Sánchez in Venice. Protesters say the city, already grappling with overtourism, is putting the wedding over their needs — which city officials and wedding organizers deny. Rachel Treisman
Iran attacks a U.S. base in Qatar A U.S. defense official confirmed that the Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar "was attacked by short-range and medium-range ballistic missiles originating from Iran" and said there were no casualties. NPR Staff
From the pandemic to porn, here's how norms around sex are shifting for Gen Z Journalist Carter Sherman says that members of Gen Z are having less sex than previous generations — due in part to the political and social climate. Her new book is The Second Coming. Tonya Mosley
Taliban bans chess Islam has long had a vexed relationship with chess, although Muslims historically helped spread the game
Home sales just posted their slowest May in 16 years There are 20% more homes for sale this May — but it hasn't been enough to pull buyers off the sidelines amid high mortgage rates and economic uncertainty. Laurel Wamsley
Israel strikes Tehran and Fordo site, as Russia backs Iran in deepening conflict Israel says it struck multiple sites across Tehran, including the Fordo nuclear site hit by the U.S. days earlier and a prison known for jailing regime opponents. Rebecca Rosman
It takes a lot of work to maintain WA's trails. You can help Good stewardship of our public lands is important, especially now that the federal government has cut some workers. Anna Roth from Washington Trails Association takes us to one of Washington's most popular trails to talk about some ways to steward the state's forestland. Patricia Murphy
Climate change is boosting the risk of sleep apnea Hotter temperatures make breathing problems during sleep more likely, even when it's not extremely hot Alejandra Borunda
From the fringes to the mainstream: Meet the hardline anti-immigration activist who helped shape Trump's agenda The former leader of FAIR, the Federation for American Immigration Reform, Dan Stein, retired this year after more than 40 at the helm of the organization. The right-wing group has long fought to reduce immigration and for tougher border controls. Under President Trump, Stein's once-fringe ideas are now being enacted. Sergio Martínez-Beltrán