Supreme Court temporarily blocks $6 billion Purdue Pharma-Sackler bankruptcy Supreme Court’s decision to review the controversial bankruptcy deal involving the maker of Oxycontin means the settlement will remain on hold at least through December. Read more on NPR

Atlantic hurricane season is now predicted to be ‘above-normal’ this year, NOAA says The Atlantic hurricane season is now projected to have “above-normal level of activity” according to an updated forecast from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Read more on NPR

San Francisco has lots of self-driving cars. They’re driving first responders nuts It hard to miss self-driving cars and their rooftop sensors in San Francisco. But now they’re facing unexpected resistance from the city’s police and fire departments. Read more on NPR

How much should a mother divulge to her daughters? Ann Patchett weighs it up In the new novel Tom Lake, a mother bonds with her daughters who are home for the pandemic. But how much of her past is she expected to share? Read more on NPR

Here’s where inflation stands today — and why it’s raising hope about the economy Consumer prices rose 3.2% in July from a year ago, higher than the 3% gain seen in June — but it was largely due to math. Overall, inflation continues to ease, raising optimism about the economy. Read more on NPR