Why this country is seeing a ‘staggering’ increase in the number of rapes New reports from Physicians for Human Rights and Doctors Without Borders document a “massive influx” of sexual violence in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. What can be done to stop it? Read more on NPR

5 people are dead and a teenager is in custody after a shooting in Washington state Five people, including three teenagers, are dead after a Monday morning shooting in a home in Fall City, Wash. A 15-year-old male was taken into custody. Read more on NPR

U.S. intel officials says Russia is behind attempts to smear Tim Walz A video making lurid and false claims about the Democratic presidential candidate was spread by pro-Trump accounts. Intelligence officials say Russia was behind the video. Read more on NPR

Honda recalls 700,000 Accords, Civics and CR-Vs for fuel pumps that can leak Honda said there are no reports of injuries or deaths related to the issue. It is the second major call this month at Honda, after 1.7 million vehicles were found to have potential steering issues. Read more on NPR

What do Elon Musk and other billionaires want in return for backing Trump? New Yorker writer Susan Glasser says Trump is highly transactional, so billionaires may be betting on access and a seat at the table if he’s re-elected. It’s what some of them got in his first term. Read more on NPR