FAA and union agree to give air traffic control workers more rest between shifts The agreement, which will give controllers 10 hours off between shifts and 12 hours off before and after a midnight shift, comes after close calls between planes that were following orders from controllers. Read more on NPR

Swing state voters consider Kamala Harris, who would be a historic nominee for president How are voters in swing states, like Pennsylvania, thinking about the first woman of color to run at the top of the ticket? NPR’s Steve Inskeep talks to Kim Lyons with the Pennsylvania Capital-Star. Read more on NPR

Vice presidential picks: How much do they matter? With a spot on the Democratic ticket open, NPR’s A Martinez asks two political scientists about their analysis of how important vice presidential picks are to a campaign. Read more on NPR

Eli Dershwitz, 2023 world champion in sabre, aims to make Olympic history At the Paris Summer Olympics, an athlete from Massachusetts could do something no other American has done before: win a gold medal in the sport of sabre. Eli Dershwitz is the reigning world champion. Read more on NPR

Biden aims to make an impact as his vice president campaigns to take his place President Biden has officially entered his lame duck era. He’s out of the presidential race, but he still has six months left in office. During that time, he wants to continue to make an impact. Read more on NPR

If packing is stressing you out, maybe you need a spread sheet Do you use a spreadsheet to pack for travel? Maybe you should. Read more on NPR

How the high cost of groceries is changing what American shoppers put in their carts Market researchers find that shoppers are buying more generic food brands to counter inflation, while selectively purchasing high-end food items instead of spending money eating out. Read more on NPR

NBA, WNBA sign media rights deals with Disney, NBC and Amazon, leaving TNT out The leagues secured deals that will bring in $76 billion over the next 11 years, ushering in a new era of streaming. NPR’s Michel Martin talks to Wall Street Journal reporter Isabella Simonetti. Read more on NPR

Part of Yellowstone Stone is closed after a hydrothermal explosion Tourists at Yellowstone National Park were shocked when a hydrothermal eruption happened right before their eyes. The explosion pushed hot water and rocks about 200 feet into the air. Read more on NPR

After a 3-year hiatus due to Russia’s invasion, music festival is held in Ukraine Ukraine’s largest music festival was held over the weekend in Kyiv for the first time since 2021. Going to the festival is about a lot more than just the music. Read more on NPR