NBA players’ union says Orlando Magic donation to a DeSantis super PAC is ‘alarming’ The team donated $50,000 to a super PAC that backs the Florida governor’s presidential ambitions, The union said team donations should reflect the diversity of values of the players. Read more on NPR

California’s Mammoth Mountain is wrapping up its second-longest season after 275 days Atmospheric rivers brought record-breaking snowfall to the mountain over the winter, allowing the resort to stay open into August. It will close just shy of 100 days before the new season starts. Read more on NPR

These military spouses are fighting one senator’s hold on military promotions Sen. Tommy Tuberville’s disagreement with a Pentagon policy on abortion is upheaving life plans for hundreds of military families. Now those families are petitioning Senate leaders to intervene. Read more on NPR

Actor Mark Margolis, drug kingpin on ‘Breaking Bad’ and ‘Better Call Saul,’ dies He played murderous Hector Salamanca and was nominated for an Emmy in 2012. Read more on NPR

The case for a soft landing in the economy just got another boost U.S. employers added 187,000 jobs in July, a slower but still solid pace of growth, suggesting the Federal Reserve may be able to curb inflation without triggering a recession. Read more on NPR

Long-time Jane Doe in Gilgo Beach serial killings is identified Karen Vergata was one of four people who were left unidentified for years after their remains were found. The development comes three weeks after a suspect in a string of killings was arrested. Read more on NPR

The Ring Nebula comes into focus, and it’s astounding Thanks to the James Webb telescope, we can now see the nebula with more clarity. As one expert says, “We always knew planetary nebulae were pretty. What we see now is spectacular.” Read more on NPR

Simone Biles returns to competition this weekend for the first time since Tokyo Biles’ return is great news for USA Gymnastics, which just announced a new sponsorship deal with Nike. Also returning is Suni Lee, who took home the Olympic all-around gold after Biles dropped out. Read more on NPR