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Inflation fell in July, and interest rates could drop in September
by Scott Horsley
Inflation fell to its lowest level in more than three years in July. Consumer prices were up 2.9% from July 2023, clearing the way for the Federal Reserve to start cutting interest rates in September.
Ukraine attacks a second region in Western Russia, prompting a state of emergency
by Greg Myre
Ukrainian forces attack a second border region in western Russia, where the governor declares a state of emergency. Ukraine also targets air bases in at least a half-dozen regions.
WHO declares mpox emergency of international concern
by Gabrielle Emanuel
On Wednesday, the WHO said an outbreak of mpox in several African countries is serous enough to constitute a public health emergency of international concern.
A cautionary tale of new online banking systems
by Erika Beras
When a little-known tech company failed, thousands of people couldn’t access the millions they deposited into financial technology companies. Here's what the industry reveals about banking regulation.
A gospel choir is telling the story of house music with reimagined dance classics
by Ari Shapiro
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Shimmy Jiyane and Latroit about their new project to reimagine classic House tracks to tell the story of the roots of the genre – translated and sung by the choir in Zulu.
Saving freshwater crocodiles — by teaching them to not eat poisonous toads
Thousands of freshwater crocodiles die in Australia each year after eating poisonous cane toads. A team of researchers is trying to teach the crocs to avoid the toads, and it appears to be working.
Wisconsin voters are expected to protest Israel-Hamas war policy at next week’s DNC
Protests are expected at next week’s Democratic National Convention over U.S. policy toward the Israel-Hamas war. Some will be from Wisconsin, where they took their opposition to the voting booth.
Arizona will vote on whether to protect the right to abortion
by Ben Giles
Arizona’s secretary of state announced Monday that his office has certified more than enough signatures to put access to abortion on the November ballot.
Israel-Hamas war: The status of cease-fire talks, crisis in Gaza and Israeli politics
by Daniel Estrin
It's been over 10 months since the attacks on Israel that lead to the war in Gaza. We look at Gaza's humanitarian situation, how the war has affected Israeli politics and where cease-fire talks stand.