A rare solar eclipse darkened skies and dazzled viewers across the U.S. Crowds and clouds didn’t stop people from gathering across the path of totality. Viewers craned their necks and clapped as skies briefly darkened, a sight the U.S. won’t see again until 2044. Read more on NPR

NAIA all but bans transgender athletes from women’s sports The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics, which oversees some 83,000 athletes competing in more than 25 sports, is thought to be the first college sports organization to take such a step. Read more on NPR

Trump’s Truth Social shares are plunging again, erasing billions of dollars in value Truth Social shares fell sharply for a second consecutive day, wiping out billions of dollars from the value of Donald J. Trump’s stake. Read more on NPR

Montreal reports great conditions for a solar eclipse watch party in the park Montreal is in the path of totality, and its largest eclipse-watching event is taking place in Parc Jean-Drapeau. Read more on NPR