Park Fire in California could continue growing exponentially, Cal Fire officer says Cal Fire has confirmed that over a hundred structures have been damaged in the Park Fire, which grew overnight near Chico, Calif. Difficult firefighting conditions are forecast through Friday night. Read more on NPR

Checking in with Black voters in Georgia about the election, now that Biden is out Some voters who could be key to deciding who wins Georgia. What do they think about Vice President Harris becoming the frontrunner in the race to be the Democratic nominee? Read more on NPR

Tahiti’s waves are a matter of ‘life and death’ for surfing Olympics Tahiti’s Teahupo’o wave has a slew of riders for the Paris 2024 Olympics. NPR finds out why it’s called one of the most dangerous waves. Read more on NPR

Researchers are revising botanical names to address troubling connotations Since the mid-1700s, researchers have classified life with scientific names. But some of them have problematic histories and connotations. The botanical community is trying to tackle this issue. Read more on NPR

A spectacular opening ceremony wowed a global audience despite Paris’ on-and-off rain The Paris Olympics opening ceremony wowed Parisians, fans and most everyone who was able to catch a glimpse of thousands of athletes floating down the Seine to officially begin the Games. Read more on NPR

Kamala Harris faces racism and sexism as she moves closer to presidential nomination As Vice President Kamala Harris ramps up her campaign for president, Republicans are trying out new — and old — attacks focused on her race and gender, including calling her a “DEI candidate.” Read more on NPR

Boar’s Head recalls 200,000 pounds of deli meat linked to a Listeria outbreak The Food Safety and Inspection Service made the announcement Friday. There are 34 cases of Listeria from deli meat across 13 states, including two people who died of Thursday, according to the CDC. Read more on NPR

The political implications of Netanyahu’s meeting with Trump On the day that former President Donald Trump is meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu, we look at the Republican nominee’s relationship with Israel. Read more on NPR

Ashleigh Johnson is a water polo veteran. Now, she’s learning how to be a role model Ashleigh Johnson is one of the best water polo goalkeepers in the world. NPR’s Juana Summers talks to her about her barrier-breaking role in the sport and her expectations for her third Olympic games. Read more on NPR