The U.S. economy is losing steam. Bank woes and other hurdles are to blame. Growth in the country’s GDP growth is slowing as banks cut back on credit and the Federal Reserve tries to crack down on inflation. Read more on NPR

2,000 ‘near threatened’ white rhinos are up for auction On Wednesday, John Hume, owner of the Platinum Rhino Project, launched an auction to sell off the 2,000-strong herd in an online sale that’s starting at $10 million. Read more on NPR

When a prison sentence becomes a death sentence As U.S. life expectancy falls, experts say incarceration has serious health impacts. The U.S. has one of the highest rates of people in prison or jail in the developed world. Read more on NPR

As Sudan’s conflict continues into its second week, here’s what to know With fighting continuing between rival generals, thousands are fleeing the country and embassies have shut. U.N. Secretary General António Guterres warns the violence may spread to other countries. Read more on NPR

These California police officers have created a scandal. They sent racist texts For years Black and brown people have complained about racism, corruption and abuse by the Antioch, Calif., police. Now a racist text message scandal implicates almost half of the department. Read more on NPR

Changing how U.S. forms ask about race and ethnicity is complicated. Here’s why How your race and ethnicity are reported for the U.S. census, federal surveys and other forms may change. That could affect data used to redraw voting maps, enforce civil rights and guide research. Read more on NPR

She was pregnant and had to find $15,000 overnight to save her twins Doctors rushed a pregnant woman to a surgeon who charged thousands upfront just to see her. The case reveals a gap in medical billing protections for those with rare, specialized conditions. Read more on NPR

Bud Light sales dip after trans promotion, but such boycotts are often short-lived Bud Light, under fire from conservatives on social media for a promotion with a trans influencer, has seen its sales slip. But studies of other boycotts showed that negative impacts didn’t last long. Read more on NPR

At the NFL draft, players share the stage with fashion Wearing a track suit on NFL draft night like Deion Sanders did would be scoffed at today with top players gathering for a televised event that has become as much runway show as sporting event. Read more on NPR

Mississippi jail escapee is found dead after an armed standoff, police say Plumes of smoke emanated from the charred remains of the home in Mississippi hours after a body was recovered. Dylan Arrington, 22, perished inside the home, authorities said. Read more on NPR