What’s being done about Mount Everest’s trash problem? A mountaineer who’s gotten to the top of Mount Everest 14 times has been cleaning trash off the mountain with a team of climbers. Read more on NPR

People in the Upper Midwest are grappling with catastrophic flooding The Upper Midwest is grappling with devastating river flooding after record-breaking rain. Climate change makes heavy rain and severe floods more frequent in that part of the country. Read more on NPR

Underground tours resume at Minnesota’s oldest iron mine History buffs and tourists get a chance to go 2,300 feet underground to visit a historic mine in Minnesota. Read more on NPR

Utah gubernatorial primary: Gov. Cox accused of not being conservative enough Utah Gov. Spencer Cox has popular support but he’s criticized by the right wing of his party. He’s being challenged by a candidate who has bucked authority throughout his political career. Read more on NPR

A Missouri rehab program struggles amid a spike of child fentanyl deaths As states look for creative ways to help parents through addiction, while also keeping kids in familiar living situations, programs require resources states may not prioritize. Read more on NPR

The question whether women should be required to register for the draft resurfaces As some lawmakers consider whether to require women to register for the draft, NPR’s A Martinez talks with Melissa Bryant, retired U.S. Army captain and board chair of Minority Veterans of America. Read more on NPR

What one religion in South Korea is doing to attract new followers Churches, temples and monasteries are closing as people in many countries turn away from organized religions. The problem is especially serious in rapidly aging societies such as South Korea. Read more on NPR

Morning news brief WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange strikes a plea deal with U.S. A Florida court weighs whether special counsel Jack Smith can prosecute ex-President Trump. The Upper Midwest grapples with flooding. Read more on NPR

Forgot where you put the keys? Experts (and a trivia buff) share tips to boost memory “With practice, absolutely everyone can make their memory stronger,” says Monica Thieu, a memory researcher and a four-time Jeopardy! contestant. Techniques to get you started. Read more on NPR

China has just returned the first-ever samples from the far side of the moon The far side of the moon looks very different from the near side, and with the Chang’e 6 mission, scientists are hoping to learn why. Read more on NPR