Newly undecided voters could be crucial for Harris. And NASA races to save a telescope A NPR poll shows that newly undecided voters could be vital in Vice President Harris’ campaign to win the 2024 election. And, NASA is hoping to save the most powerful X-ray telescope ever built. Read more on NPR

Tennis star Coco Gauff will carry the U.S. flag at the Olympic opening ceremony Gauff, 20, is the first tennis player to serve as a U.S. flag bearer at an Olympic Games. At Friday’s opening ceremony, she will carry the flag alongside basketball great LeBron James. Read more on NPR

Democratic Sen. Bob Casey is up for reelection. Will the switch to Harris help him? NPR’s Steve Inskeep talks to Democratic Sen. Bob Casey of Pennsylvania about what a Kamala Harris-led presidential ticket would mean for his state. President Biden ended his reelection bid on Sunday. Read more on NPR

French Alps is chosen for the 2030 Winter Games, 2034 goes to Salt Lake City The host cities were elected just ahead of the start of the Paris Summer Games this week. The vote comes as finding host cities for the Winter Games has grown more challenging. Read more on NPR

How the Democratic Party is managing a change in presidential candidates NPR’s Michel Martin talks to Jaime Harrison, chair of the Democratic National Committee, about the party’s plans to quickly nominate a new candidate for president. Biden dropped out on Sunday. Read more on NPR

With the U.S. bird flu outbreak uncontained, scientists see growing risks A recent crop of human cases at a chicken farm highlight the risks of the ongoing outbreak. Here’s what scientists fear could happen next in the evolution of the virus. Read more on NPR

Diplomacy has reduced their numbers, but dozens of Americans are still detained abroad The number of “unjust detentions” fell 42% over the last two years, according to the nonprofit Foley Foundation. Despite the progress, nations like Russia continue to pose major risks for U.S. travelers. Read more on NPR

Neighbors in Bethel Park are still reeling from the Trump assassination attempt Bethel Park, Pa., is the hometown of Thomas Crooks, the 20-year-old who attempted to assassinate President Trump. In the wake of the shooting, residents there are shocked, but are recovering. Read more on NPR