Georgia is hosting the 1st presidential debate. Its voters could decide the election Georgia has emerged as one of the swingiest states in politics, so it’s no surprise that the first presidential debate happens there. But its voters are less excited for a repeat of the 2020 election. Read more on NPR

This time last year, Hollywood writers were on strike. Now, many can’t find work The entertainment industry was shifting dramatically even before the strikes that paused production last year. Now, many Hollywood writers are feeling the pinch. Read more on NPR

A second Trump term could slow the shift from fossil fuels as climate threats grow If Donald Trump is reelected, his administration probably couldn’t stop the country’s transition away from fossil fuels. But any slowdown could have big impacts on climate change. Read more on NPR

The Florida Panthers bring home their team’s first Stanley Cup In Game 7 of the National Hockey League playoffs, the Florida Panthers beat the Edmonton Oilers 2-1 — securing the team’s first Stanley Cup in franchise history. Read more on NPR

China convicts 99% of defendants in criminal trials. Reversing a conviction is hard China is trying to reduce the number of wrongful convictions in its legal system. One man’s more than two decades-long fight on death row shows why that’s so difficult. Read more on NPR

Florida judge to decide whether Jack Smith’s appointment is constitutional A court hearing in Florida continues on whether special counsel Jack Smith can prosecute former President Donald Trump. Trump’s lawyers argue Smith’s appointment was unconstitutional. Read more on NPR

The International Rescue Committee says the global community has failed Sudan NPR’s Leila Fadel talks to Eatizaz Yousif of the International Rescue Committee about the group’s latest report, which says there is limited time to avert a catastrophe of historic scope in Sudan. Read more on NPR

Judges temporarily halt part of President Biden’s student debt forgiveness plan The rulings from Kansas and Missouri federal judges puts on hold the federal government helping many of the intended borrowers ease their loan repayment burdens starting July 1. Read more on NPR

One of leading issues for many voters this year is immigration Voters will consider what President Biden and former President Donald Trump have to say about immigration when they debate on Thursday. Read more on NPR