Childish Gambino, Denzel Curry and Curren$y channel rap’s blog era Three survivors of a chaotic moment in hip-hop conjure its best qualities, a decade and a few major career twists later, for three new albums released on the same day. Read more on NPR

Art is a comfort for these displaced Lebanese kids Displaced by current airstrikes and past conflicts, children board a brightly painted bus to attend art classes that aim to make them feel like kids again — and give them a way to express their pain. Read more on NPR

The U.S. men’s soccer team opens the Paris Olympics with a tough loss against France The United States men had not played at an Olympics since 2008. The squad opened the Paris Olympics by taking on host France in group play. The French easily defeated the Americans 3-0. Read more on NPR

Sticker shock: How the supermarket has become a potent symbol of inflation in America Grocery prices are stabilizing, but many Americans still feel a financial sting at the grocery checkout aisle. Read more on NPR

U.S. women’s soccer coach says the team has ‘moved past’ losses, is ready for Paris The U.S. has a new coach, a reimagined roster and a chance to bounce back after dismal performances at recent major tournaments. The women’s team has won four Olympic gold medals, but none since 2012. Read more on NPR

California tries but fails to fix a major Medicare loophole for seniors Seniors choosing Medicare Advantage plans for the first time often don’t realize they might get locked out of traditional Medicare for good. But changing this problem must be done state by state. Read more on NPR

Southwest Airlines says ‘assigned and premium seating’ will replace open seating plan Southwest President and CEO Bob Jordan says research shows passengers “overwhelmingly prefer” an assigned-seat system. He also pledged to improve the airline’s financial performance. Read more on NPR

What is Harris’ stance on Israel? Plus, takeaways from Biden’s Oval Office speech President Biden talked about the decision to end his bid for reelection and his plan for the next six months of his presidency in an Oval Office address. And, Vice President Harris’ stance on Israel. Read more on NPR