U.S., European heat waves ‘virtually impossible’ without climate change, new study finds Punishing heat waves have gripped America, Asia and Europe this July. A new study finds human-caused climate change is a major reason why. Read more on NPR

Netflix’s pop-up eatery serves up an alternate reality as Hollywood grinds to a halt The new restaurant runs on star power from the streaming giant’s unscripted programs. Dining there feels surreal, as striking writers and actors have brought the movie and TV industry to a standstill. Read more on NPR

China has replaced its foreign minister, absent from public for a month China is removing its foreign minister, Qin Gang, and reappointing his predecessor, veteran diplomat Wang Yi, to fill the position. Read more on NPR

Obamas’ personal chef dies while paddleboarding in Martha’s Vineyard The body of Tarfari Campbell, 45, was recovered Monday after a two-day search in Edgartown Great Pond, near a home owned by the former president and first lady. Read more on NPR

Up First briefing: Climate worsens heat waves; Israel protests; Emmett Till monument A study finds climate change is making heat waves worse. Protests erupted in Israel after the government passed a law to weaken its judiciary. Biden will designate a national monument for Emmett Till. Read more on NPR