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Science Even healthy brains decline with age. Here's what you can do Scientists are finding ways to minimize the effects of aging on the brain. Here are some ways to keep it healthy. Jon Hamilton
Books: Our Book Bestie's Mid-Year Reality Check It’s time for a midyear reading round up, and we’re gonna find out what books Seattle readers are actually devouring. Elliott Bay Book Company’s Sofia Brekkan joins us for some literary hot takes, staff pick hacks, and controversial reading habits Katie Campbell
World Morning news brief Inflation picked up in June as tariffs begin to bite, how QAnon conspiracy theorists are reacting to Trump's handling of the Epstein case, Senate to debate cuts to public broadcasting and foreign aid. Sarah McCammon
Immigration Author and scholar Irene Vega discusses her book 'Bordering on Indifference' NPR speaks with scholar and author Irene Vega about her detailed analysis of the principles that shape how U.S. immigration agents understand and carry out their professional responsibilities. A Martínez
Climate A look at what's fueling recent intense storms and severe flooding in several states Several states are now recovering from recent severe flash floods. How out of the ordinary are these intense cloudbursts and flash floods? Is it getting worse, and what role is climate change playing? Michael Copley
Asia Exporters in Vietnam confused by terms of trade deal Trump announced 2 weeks ago Trade organizations welcomed an announcement by President Trump two weeks ago of a trade deal with Vietnam. Now, exporters in Vietnam say they are still confused by the agreement. Nga Pham
Wet Leg singer Rhian Teasdale discusses the band's second album, 'moisturizer' The snarky indie-rock band Wet Leg earned two Grammy awards for their debut album. NPR's Sarah McCammon speaks with singer Rhian Teasdale about their second album, "moisturizer." Sarah McCammon
Education What massive cuts to the Department of Education mean for schools and students The Supreme Court on Monday ruled to allow the Trump administration to resume its efforts to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education. What will that mean to schools, students and families? Sequoia Carrillo
Education How school districts are preparing for a future without the Education Department How are states and local school districts preparing for a future without the Department of Education? NPR asks Robert Taylor, superintendent of the Wake County Public School System in North Carolina. Sarah McCammon
Technology How artificial intelligence is transforming the way people use the internet AI is transforming how people navigate the internet, and that has major implications for the web's business model. NPR speaks with Ashley Gold, senior tech and policy reporter at Axios. Steve Inskeep