Republicans’ focus on Milwaukee shows Wisconsin will be a crucial state again in 2024 The Republican Party is shifting its attention to Milwaukee, a city that will host both the first GOP primary debate on Wednesday and the party’s nominating convention next summer. Read more on NPR

She was torn up and spattered with blood — then two strangers swung into action Vige Barrie was walking to an important meeting in Washington, D.C. She remembers feeling confident and happy — until she fell flat on her face. Read more on NPR

To expand abortion access in Texas, a lawmaker gets creative Starting Sept. 1, limited abortion care will be legal in Texas in two pregnancy circumstances. Getting that through the conservative Texas legislature required “masterful and discreet” lawmaking. Read more on NPR

Burger King gave candy to a worker who never called in sick. The internet gave $400k Over the past 20 years, Kevin Ford from Las Vegas virtually never took a sick day because his job didn’t offer paid sick leave. People across social media chipped in for him to finally afford a break. Read more…

Sha’Carri Richardson stamps a comeback with a 100-meter world title Two years after missing the Olympics for testing positive for marijuana, the American sprinter became the fastest woman in the world. Read more on NPR

Ex-Prime Minister Thaksin returns from exile, further roiling Thai politics Thaksin’s return coincides with a vote in Parliament Tuesday on the formation of a new government his Pheu Thai party looks set to head. Read more on NPR

Charles Martinet, the voice of Nintendo’s beloved Mario character, is stepping down Nintendo of America confirmed that Charles Martinet will now serve in the role of “Mario Ambassador,” traveling around the world to promote the beloved plumber and perform Nintendo character voices. Read more on NPR