New research points to raccoon dogs in Wuhan market as pandemic trigger. It’s controversial With genetic samples from the infamous Wuhan market, a new study makes the case that raccoon dogs are likely the animal that infected humans. Proponents of the lab leak theory are dubious. Read more on NPR

Why Teamsters won’t endorse a candidate for 2024. And, how to avoid credit card debt. The Teamsters, a large and prominent union, is not endorsing a presidential candidate this cycle, breaking away from what other labor unions are doing. And, tips on how to avoid credit card debt. Read more on NPR

Ukraine keeps up the fight against HIV while fighting a war Progress in preventing infections was being made in the country with Europe’s second-highest number of HIV cases. Then came the Russian invasion. Read more on NPR

A viral nine-month world cruise saw plenty of drama, but not the kind you’d expect The “Ultimate World Cruise” consumed social media, with many comparing it to a reality show. But what was it really like? Passengers spoke with NPR, nine months and 60-plus countries later. Read more on NPR

2 close calls have the Secret Service facing criticism and an uncertain future The Secret Service is again facing criticism following a second apparent attempt on former President Donald Trump’s life. Read more on NPR

Sickle cell gene therapies roll out slowly It’s been almost a year since the Food and Drug Administration approved the first genetic treatments for sickle cell disease. So far, only a few patients have received the long-awaited treatments. Read more on NPR

10 undecided voters explain why they haven’t picked a side in this election With the presidential election between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump as close as it is, the small percentage of undecided voters could have a big impact on the outcome. Read more on NPR

Exclusive: Watchdog finds Black girls face more frequent, severe discipline in school The Government Accountability Office found that Black girls received nearly half of the most severe punishments, like expulsion, even though they represent only 15% of girls in public schools. Read more on NPR

Concerns about noncitizen voting drive sweeping new restrictions in New Hampshire A new law in New Hampshire will require anyone registering to vote for the first time in the Granite State to provide documentation they are U.S. citizens, like a birth certificate or passport. Read more on NPR

COMIC: Can I just wash the stinky bits? And other honest questions about bathing Washing your body seems like a no-brainer. But once you get into the details, things get complicated. Dermatologists offer surprising advice on how often to shower, when to toss your loofah and more. Read more on NPR