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COVID cases are up — but that doesn’t mean what it used to mean. Experts explain how to navigate this summer’s uptick and what to expect this fall. Read More at NPR

She’s a cancer survivor and Colombia’s brightest star in the Women’s World Cup. Striker Linda Caicedo carries Colombia’s hopes on her shoulders ahead of the quarter final match against England. Read More at NPR

Nicki Minaj spent years hustling in the rap world before she even put out an album. Then in 2010, it all came together with a celebrated guest verse and a debut album that took hip hop by storm. Read More at NPR

Voice actor Johnny Hardwick, best known for his portrayal of Dale Gribble on King of the Hill, died at 64 years old. Read More at NPR

Self-driving car firms want California regulators to allow for more vehicles on San Francisco streets. Police and fire departments cite many times when autonomous vehicles botched rescue operations. Read More at NPR

The Iowa State Fair is all about fun, food and frivolity. But every four years, it’s also all about politics. Amid the tumultuous political environment, the fair takes a different tone in 2024. Read More at NPR

Florida teachers are now able to use videos in class produced by the conservative online media company PragerU. Its founder admits indoctrination is its goal. Read More at NPR

Hawaii’s Gov. Josh Green says thousands of displaced people will need to be housed as firefighters continue to put out fires on Maui. The death toll stands at 55 and is expected to rise. Read More at NPR

The annual USA Mullet Championship recently announced the Top 25 for the kids category. Voting for the final round ends Friday right. (Image credit: USA Mullet Championships) Read More at NPR

Presidential candidate Fernando Villavicencio, a fierce critic of cartels and corruption, was shot on Wednesday. “There is no precedent for this in our country’s recent history,” one analyst says. (Image credit: RODRIGO BUENDIA/AFP via Getty Images) Read More at NPR