What is there a shortage of? Find out in the NPR news quiz (hint: it’s not smoke) From Barbie to Messi to Rishi Sunak, a lot happened this week. How well were you paying attention? Read more on NPR

Staying safe in smoky air is particularly important for some people. Here’s how Much of the Northeast U.S. is blanketed in a murky haze of wildfire smoke. For most people breathing this air is unpleasant, for others it can be life-threatening. There are ways to reduce the risk. Read more on NPR

A former North Korean operative gives his first interview since defecting in 2014 Kim Hyun-woo used to work for North Korea’s top intelligence agency. He defected to South Korea in 2014 and is now on his first-ever visit to the United States. Read more on NPR

America is going through an oil boom – and this time it’s different Business is pretty good in America’s busiest oil patch. Prices are high enough to turn a profit and then some. But instead of going wild, producers have been aiming for something new: Discipline. Read more on NPR