The Copa América soccer tournament kicks off in Atlanta The U.S. is hosting the Copa América, and the competition has expanded to include North American and Caribbean teams. NPR’s Michel Martin talks to soccer writer Jon Arnold. Read more on NPR

EPA rule limiting certain ‘forever chemicals’ in drinking water is challenged Water utilities and chemical companies are mounting legal challenges to the Environmental Protection Agency’s recent rule putting limits on six “forever chemicals” in drinking water. Read more on NPR

How Taylor Tomlinson learned to embrace her ‘constant hum of fear’ Taylor Tomlinson has found the kind of success many comedians dream about, with multiple Netflix specials and a late-night hosting gig — After Midnight on CBS. She tells Rachel that part of the secret to her success is fear. They also swap stories about…

U.S. home prices have far outpaced paychecks. See what it looks like where you live In nearly half of metro areas, buyers must make more than $100,000 to afford a median-priced home, a Harvard University report finds. And home prices this year reached a new all-time high. Read more on NPR

2 climate activists were arrested after spraying orange paint on Stonehenge The group Just Stop Oil took credit for the Wednesday afternoon action, which they said was a call on the United Kingdom to stop the use of fossil fuels by 2030. Read more on NPR