Lael Wilcox rode around the world and then went for another bike ride American cyclist Lael Wilcox rode more than 18,000 miles in 108 days, 12 hours and 12 minutes. She’s claiming the record for the fastest woman to ride around the world. Read more on NPR

Meet Moo Deng, the baby pygmy hippo so popular you can visit her for only 5 minutes A baby pygmy hippopotamus in a Thailand zoo has become a worldwide internet sensation, leading to crowds at the zoo. Zoo officials say the increased attention has led to some bad visitor behavior. Read more on NPR

Want to keep good workers? Praise them, a new study finds New research from Gallup and Workhuman finds that employees who receive recognition on the job are 45% less likely to leave their jobs. Younger workers, in particular, say appreciation is key. Read more on NPR

See a loopy landlady in a caftan? Mrs. Roper may be romping through your town Hundreds of costumed “Helens” are cheerfully invading bars across the country in honor of Helen Roper, from the 1970s sitcom Three’s Company. Read more on NPR

NPR Exclusive: U.S. overdose deaths plummet, saving thousands of lives After decades of devastating increases driven by fentanyl and other toxic street drugs, overdose deaths are dropping sharply in much of the U.S. The trend could mean roughly 20,000 fewer deaths in 2024. Read more on NPR

Georgia election officials worry a GOP-led board will OK last-minute voting changes Georgia election officials have said they are “gravely concerned that dramatic changes” approved by the State Election Board “will disrupt the preparation and training processes already in motion.” Read more on NPR

Tracking the exploding pagers used in Israeli apparent attack on Hezbollah Gold Apollo denied all involvement with the explosive pagers, telling NPR outside its offices in Taiwan that it was a Budapest-based company called BAC Consulting which manufactured the devices. Read more on NPR

The FBI is investigating packages sent to election officials in more than 15 states The FBI and the U.S. Postal Service were investigating the origin of suspicious packages that have been sent to elections officials in more than 15 states. There were no immediate reports of injuries. Read more on NPR

Report: Cancer diagnoses are more common but so is surviving A new report shows rapid development of new cancer treatment and detection is helping people live more. But more people are also getting diagnosed, and at younger ages. Read more on NPR

Trump held his first campaign event since the apparent assassination attempt Trump’s town hall in Michigan was shorter than his typical campaign rally, but he used the event to discuss everything from the failed attempts on his life to a promise to boost the auto industry. Read more on NPR