Simone Biles reminds us: You never know what Olympic athletes are going through Simone Biles is the most decorated gymnast in history. But she withdrew from the last summer Olympic Games due to mental health struggles. Her journey is chronicled in the new Netflix series Simone Biles Rising. Read more on NPR

The Olympics open with a titanic showdown in the pool: The women’s 400m freestyle The women’s 400-meter freestyle will feature the three women who have collectively held a lock on the world record for the ten years and counting: Katie Ledecky, Ariarne Titmus and Summer McIntosh. Read more on NPR

Here’s who is most at risk from wildfire smoke and how to protect yourself As hazy air from fires out West wafts across the country, some people are at higher risk of health problems, including children, older people and those with lung conditions. Here’s how to stay safe. Read more on NPR

California’s largest wildfire explodes in size as fires rage across US West California’s largest active fire exploded in size on Friday evening, growing rapidly amid bone-dry fuel and threatening thousands of homes as firefighters scrambled to meet the danger. Read more on NPR

Justice Dept. claims TikTok collected views on issues like abortion and gun control The US Justice Department late Friday accused TikTok of harnessing the capability to gather bulk information on users based on views on divisive social issues like gun control, abortion and religion. Read more on NPR

First look: Photos from Paris Olympics opening ceremony Images from the opening ceremony of the 2024 Olympic Games offer a stunning glimpse into the dramatic and heavily Parisian-themed day. Read more on NPR