At a time of anti-trans sentiment, a New York lawsuit brings hope for the community Makyyla Holland reached a settlement over abuse she says she suffered in New York’s Broome County Jail. The settlement requires the jail to adopt a policy that houses inmates based on gender identity. Read more on NPR

Trump is likely to finally get a real mug shot. Does it matter? The Fulton County sheriff says he’ll treat the former president according to the jail’s normal practices. That includes taking a booking photo, which could become a famous — or infamous — image. Read more on NPR

This summer has been a scorcher. DHS wants communities to plan for more of them The administration is releasing new suggested guidelines for states and local communities on how to protect against extreme temperatures. Read more on NPR

New flame retardants found in breast milk years after similar chemicals were banned After a class of flame retardants called PBDEs was phased out due to links with developmental health issues, manufacturers started using another, similar group of compounds. Read more on NPR

How Florida’s congressional map could change before the 2024 elections Black voters in Florida could regain a congressional district where they make up a sizable share of the population, if voting rights groups prevail in an ongoing legal battle. Read more on NPR

5 things to know about Japan’s Fukushima water release in the Pacific The water comes from the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant. Although most scientists agree it does not pose an immediate environmental threat, some are worried about the long-term consequences. Read more on NPR

‘Miracle house’ owner hopes it will serve as a base for rebuilding Lahaina “There was a neighbor who sent a note to us and said, ‘Oh, you won the lottery,’” Trip Millikin, whose house survived, told NPR. “And I almost wanted to throw up when I got that.” Read more on NPR

Schools could be getting millions more from Medicaid. Why aren’t they? In 2022, schools recouped $6.6 billion dollars from federal and state Medicaid programs. They could be getting much more. Read more on NPR

5 takeaways from the first Republican primary debate The first Republican debate of the 2024 election cycle is in the books. Without the frontrunner on stage, each candidate had the opportunity to grab the spotlight, though some had more of an impact. Read more on NPR

A ‘shocking’ 911 call and other key takeaways from NPR’s ICE detention investigation NPR obtained secret government inspection reports, which described “negligent,” “barbaric” and “filthy” conditions inside immigration detention facilities. Here’s what to know. Read more on NPR