The World’s Largest River is Running Low The region drained by the Amazon River, including the Amazon Rainforest, is in the second year of a punishing drought. That has lead to the lowest water levels in more than 100 years for the Amazon and its major tributaries. Millions of people and an array of wildlife…

The U.S. economy is growing solidly. Here’s what’s working — and what’s not The U.S. economy grew at an annual rate of 2.8% in the third quarter, led by strong consumer spending. The news comes days before a presidential election in which the economy has been top of mind for many voters. Read more on…

Worried about your 2024 ballot being counted? These states let you track it online “There’s no need to panic,” an elections expert tells NPR. All but three states have free tracking sites that send updates to voters as their ballot goes through the system. Read more on NPR

Handsy fans disrupted a World Series game. Here are 5 notable MLB interference cases Two Yankees fans were ejected from Game 4 of the World Series for trying to pry a ball out of a Dodgers player’s glove. It’s a particularly brazen instance of fan interference, but far from the first. Read more on NPR

How a little-known organization is poised to shape a second Trump administration New York Times reporter Ken Bensinger says the America First Policy Institute, which has nearly 300 executive orders ready to be signed, would influence a Trump second term more than Project 2025. Read more on NPR

Shortage of IV fluids leads to canceled surgeries IV fluids used in hospitals remain in short supply, after Hurricane Helene shut down a key North Carolina factory. The closure has hospitals scrambling to stretch supplies and prioritize care. Read more on NPR