Morning news brief
The diplomatic wrangling that led to a long-awaited ceasefire agreement between Hamas and Israel, reactions to the deal, and how LA and other communities could tighten laws around wildfire safety.
Short Wave: Insect Eavesdropper
Globally, farmers struggle with a huge problem: pests. WUWM reporter Lina Tran reports how researchers in the Midwest are inventing new forms of pest detection that involve eavesdropping on insects.
Vice President Kamala Harris answered questions on CNN about her policy views
It was Harris' first major interview as the Democratic presidential nominee. She said she’d appoint a Republican to her Cabinet if elected, and she responded to questions about policy shifts over the years.
Inspector general examines the U.S. aid pier meant to get food into Gaza
In March, President Biden proposed a workaround to aid not getting into Gaza. The U.S. military would build a floating pier on the Gaza coast. Was the project a success?
The deadly listeria outbreak in the U.S. has worsened
An additional six people have died as the toll from contamination at a single Boar's Head plant becomes the worst listeria outbreak since 2011. Listeria is a bacterial, food-borne illness.
A teacher wrestled to raise money for his students to visit Washington, D.C.
In this week's StoryCorps, we hear about an unusual fundraising idea to help send school kids on trip to Washington, D.C.
How the MAGA movement plans to, as a new book is entitled, 'Finish What We Started'
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks with Isaac Arnsdorf about his book -- "Finish What We Started" -- and the advancement of former President Donald Trump's MAGA movement.
California could be the first state to require standards for powerful AI models
California lawmakers passed a bill that seeks to prevent AI-induced "catastrophes." Companies that build large AI models would be required to test their products to make sure they don't harm people.
Relatives of hostages held in Gaza gather at Israel's border to show support
Relatives and friends of those being held hostage in Gaza gathered at the border to scream messages to their loved ones -- in hopes they would hear their cries of love and support.