The Paris Olympics have almost arrived. Here’s what to watch for The Paris Olympics kick off this week. NPR’s Becky Sullivan and Brian Mann preview the U.S. athletes and sports to watch, and share why this year’s opening ceremony will be different than ever before. Read more on NPR

Animals at the Phoenix Zoon enjoy ice in the extreme heat Extreme heat isn’t just hard on humans, which is why the Phoenix zoo delivers ice to grateful animals to keep them healthy and happy. Read more on NPR

Scientists are trying to plant a billion oysters in New York City waters Restoring the once plentiful oysters of New York City isn’t an easy job. Scientists have been at it for more than a decade, but they’re still far from the goal of planting a billion of them. Read more on NPR

Wall Drug relies on tourism to keep its doors open for the locals who need it Wall, South Dakota, has 700 residents — its drug store is visited by 2 million people a year. Wall Drug, which is a functioning pharmacy, is huge tourist attraction near Badlands National Park. Read more on NPR

Severe drought in Ethiopia has forced people to find new ways to grow food In Ethiopia, millions are suffering from malnutrition after repeated droughts and flash floods in recent years. The severity of the drought in some regions has communities learning new ways to adapt. Read more on NPR

‘Never-Trumper’ Republican strategist on how the election is about to change NPR’S Ari Shapiro talks with Republican strategist and self-described “never-Trumper” Sarah Longwell about how President Biden dropping out of the race will reshape the election. Read more on NPR

A look at Vice President Kamala Harris’ record on immigration Early in Joe Biden’s presidency, VP Kamala Harris was tapped to bring solutions to “root causes of immigration.” We take a look at her record and why she’s perceived to be vulnerable on an issue that became a political liability of the current administration. Read…