Abortion bans are fueling a rise in high-risk patients heading to Illinois hospitals
Illinois hospitals are seeing a surge of out-of-state patients who need abortion care at a hospital due to medical complications. But hospital-based abortions are more costly and harder to arrange. #press
What is 'skiplagging' and why do the airlines hate when you do it?
A lawsuit brought by American Airlines against the ticketing site Skiplagged.com is bringing renewed attention to a controversial travel hack that some people have tried in an effort to save money. #press
A key part of the White House's strategy for the U.S.-Mexico border goes on trial
The U.S. has admitted hundreds of thousands of migrants under a legal authority known as parole. Critics say it stretches the law too far. Now a federal judge in Texas is set to hold a trial. #press
Hotter climate means a never-ending fire season for the National Guard
California has set up a permanent task force of National Guard members to do what used to be occasional work fighting and preventing wildfires. #press
A Ukrainian rescue worker's memories are on pause as he evacuates people
After a classmate was killed in his hometown of Bakhmut — the longest and bloodiest battle in Russia's war on Ukraine — a rescue worker volunteered to evacuate people from the front lines. #press
The painful pandemic lessons Mandy Cohen carries to the CDC
President Biden and others have lauded Mandy Cohen's pandemic leadership in North Carolina. Those in the state's most vulnerable communities tell a more nuanced story about the new CDC director. #press
UPS workers approve 5-year contract, capping contentious negotiations
The Teamsters said that 86% of the votes casts were in favor of ratifying the national contract. They also said it was passed by the highest vote for a contract in the history of the Teamsters at UPS. #press
Burger King gave candy to a worker who never called in sick. The internet gave $400k
Over the past 20 years, Kevin Ford from Las Vegas virtually never took a sick day because his job didn't offer paid sick leave. People across social media chipped in for him to finally afford a break. #press
To expand abortion access in Texas, a lawmaker gets creative
Starting Sept. 1, limited abortion care will be legal in Texas in two pregnancy circumstances. Getting that through the conservative Texas legislature required "masterful and discreet" lawmaking. #press
Alaska Airlines flight makes hard landing during California storms
Passengers on a flight from Seattle to Orange County endured a scary landing amid the gusty winds and rain of Tropical Storm Hilary on Sunday night. #press
A salmonella outbreak is being linked to pet turtles
Half of the people infected in the outbreak reported having contact with turtle with shells smaller than four inches wide. Owning pet turtles of that size is prohibited by federal law. #press
In Maui, 850 people are still unaccounted for
The list of unaccounted for once contained more than 2,000 names, Maui County Mayor Richard Bissen said. #press
NPR's podcast and programming chief Anya Grundmann to leave after 30 years
NPR's top programming executive, Anya Grundmann, will leave at the end of the year. She has overseen numerous hits for the network, including Tiny Desk. #press
Rains slow as Hilary moves north and leaves Southern California underwater
As much as 7 inches of rain fell on parts of Southern California, leaving the region vulnerable to floods and mudslides as the rain eases and moves north. #press
The Republican primary race is in full swing. NPR wants your election questions
The first Republican presidential primary debate is this Wednesday at 9 p.m. ET. Let us know what you want to know as the candidates take the stage. #press
A Filipino congregation took in its own members after their Lahaina homes burned
The devastating fires on Maui burned more than 2,000 homes and buildings in Lahaina. Many churches have taken in their congregants because they have nowhere to go. #press
Judge who signed Kansas newspaper search warrant had 2 DUI arrests, reports say
The Marion County Record now has all of the devices police seized in a raid. Local newspapers report that the judge who signed the search warrant had two drunken driving arrests within a year. #press
A Texas woman is charged with threatening the judge overseeing Trump's Jan. 6 trial
Abigail Jo Shry is accused of calling the judge's chambers and leaving a voicemail threatening to "kill anyone" who went after the ex-president, including Democrats and members of the LGBTQ community. #press
Hawaii governor vows to block land grabs as fire-ravaged Maui rebuilds
Hawaii Gov. Josh Green said he had instructed the state attorney general to work toward a moratorium on land transactions in Lahaina. He acknowledged the move will likely face legal challenges. #press
China's economic woes keep getting worse. Here's why
China has seen a series of disappointing economic data this year. UBS' Tao Wang explains what went wrong with the anticipated recovery after China's tough COVID restrictions, and what could come next. #press
