What to know about Jeff Bezos' upcoming Venice wedding — and the protests against it Bezos will soon marry Lauren Sánchez in Venice. Protesters say the city, already grappling with overtourism, is putting the wedding over their needs — which city officials and wedding organizers deny. Rachel Treisman
Home sales just posted their slowest May in 16 years There are 20% more homes for sale this May — but it hasn't been enough to pull buyers off the sidelines amid high mortgage rates and economic uncertainty. Laurel Wamsley
An AI video ad is making a splash. Is it the future of advertising? The over-the-top ad combines the energy of Grand Theft Auto with the drama of the NBA Finals — all created by AI. Is it a sign of things to come? Bill Chappell
What separates the ultrarich from the just-plain-rich? The gigayacht. A new collection of essays by New Yorker writer Evan Osnos, The Haves and Have-Yachts, provides rich research and material for the conversation about extreme wealth in America today. Frank Langfitt
Reporters for Voice of America and other U.S. networks fear what's next Journalists who have risked their freedom to report for Voice of America and its sister news outlets wonder what happens to them now that the Trump administration has gutted their parent agency. David Folkenflik
Voice of America gutted by Trump adviser Kari Lake The Trump administration is slashing jobs at Voice of America's parent agency by 85%. Journalists who have risked their freedom to report for the broadcaster wonder what happens next. David Folkenflik
How inflation is impacting restaurants across the U.S. Inflation has pumped up food prices for consumers at the grocery store and for restaurants. NPR speaks with restaurant owners across the U.S. who sell regional classics to see how they are faring. Hosts
Deadly listeria outbreak leads to recall of ready-to-eat fettuccine Alfredo meals A nationwide listeria outbreak has been linked to 17 illnesses, and three deaths, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection. Vanessa Romo
Claims that seed oils are harming Americans' health are causing problems for farmers Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and others have said that seed oils are poisoning Americans. The medical community mostly rejects those claims, but they are causing problems for farmers. Frank Morris
Why it's hard to hire air traffic controllers Federal aviation authorities have been trying for years to hire more air traffic controllers, but they've fallen short of their goals. We look at why it's so hard to train enough controllers. Joel Rose