Erica Ash, ‘Survivor’s Remorse’ and ‘Real Husbands of Hollywood’ Actor, dies at 46 Actor and comedian Erica Ash has died at age 46. She was best known for MADtv, the sitcom Survivor’s Remorse and The Big Gay Sketch Show. Read more on NPR

Covid hits British Olympic swimming star who had close contact with U.S. athlete Adam Peaty tested positive for COVID a day after joining American Nic Fink at a press conference after the 100 meter breaststroke final. USA Swimming say it’s “taking the necessary precautions.” Read more on NPR

U.S. women’s basketball team opens the Olympics with dominant win over Japan The U.S. women’s Olympic basketball team cruised over Japan 102-76. The U.S. squad, which now boasts a 56-game Olympic winning streak, is on the hunt for an eighth-straight Olympic gold medal. Read more on NPR

Democrats weigh in on Harris’ pick for running mate Congressional Democrats tout their favorites on Harris’ short list. Sen. Tim Kaine, who was Clinton’s running mate, says accelerated vetting means fewer options. Read more on NPR

Iowa is the latest state to impose tighter limits on abortion access On Monday, Iowa’s ban on abortions as early as six weeks takes effect — sending ripple effects on access to abortion throughout the Midwest. Read more on NPR

Paris Olympics: Brittney Griner is back The U.S. women’s basketball team begins its quest for an unprecedented eighth straight Olympic gold medal. The squad opens at the Paris Olympics with a game against Japan. Read more on NPR

Kamala Harris’ friend talks about how their childhood shaped her NPR’s Ari Shapiro talks with Kamala Harris’ childhood friend, Carole Porter, about how their upbringing in a redlined Bay Area neighborhood shaped Harris. Read more on NPR