Some Indian American Democrats see themselves in Harris. Others see the limits In swing states like Georgia, growing numbers of South Asians could make a difference this election. So how do they feel about the woman some call “Lotus POTUS?” Read more on NPR

Musk’s X to be reinstated in Brazil after complying with Supreme Court demands A Brazilian Supreme Court justice authorized the restoration of the social media platform’s service in Brazil, over a month after its nationwide shutdown, according to a court document. Read more on NPR

Supreme Court majority may embrace ATF’s ghost gun rule The ATF classifies the kits as firearms under the 1968 Gun Control Act, but kit manufacturers and sellers challenged the rule in court, asserting that the ATF had exceeded its authority. Read more on NPR

Azerbaijan’s human-rights record is under fire as it prepares to host UN climate talks Azerbaijan has carried out an “escalating crackdown” on government critics and activists over the past two years, according to Human Rights Watch and Freedom Now. Read more on NPR

Two Jewish Democrats reflect on Congressional efforts to combat surge in antisemitism On the anniversary of Hamas’ attacks on Israel, Jewish lawmakers reflect on what role Congress can play in addressing rising antisemitism in the U.S. Read more on NPR

Hurricane preparedness: Expert guidance on flooding, power outages and more The Atlantic hurricane season isn’t over yet. Get ahead of the next storm with these emergency preparedness tips to protect you, your family and your home. Read more on NPR

Family of Hostage Held in Gaza Still Has Hope A year ago, a Hamas-led attack on Israel caused a horrific loss of life, started a war and now the aftermath threatens to further destabilize the region. In that attack, five of Abby Onn’s family members were taken hostage. Two were killed, two were released, one…

Floridians reconsider staying home as Hurricane Milton edges closer Communities along Florida’s west coast are bracing for a life-threatening storm. Many residents are taking Milton very seriously, heeding calls to evacuate to higher ground. Others are staying put. Read more on NPR

Alive on paper but dead in reality–why fewer people may be reaching advanced age Research into some areas of the world that have a lot of centenarians shows that some of those people are no longer alive. Sometimes the fault is bad record-keeping and sometimes it’s outright fraud. Read more on NPR

Mortgage rates have dropped. Should you refinance your home? Interested in seeing if you can save money on your mortgage? Here’s what to know about refinancing – and how to think about timing. Read more on NPR