A records flaw could block thousands in Arizona from voting in state and local races Arizona officials say the flaw could disqualify nearly 100,000 people from voting in non-federal races. At issue is proof of citizenship records required by the state to participate in such elections. Read more on NPR

A year after the strike is the UAW still winning? A year ago at this time, members of the United Auto Workers Union were feeling powerful and optimistic. The group’s new President Shawn Fain had called a historic strike. For the first time, the Union walked out on ALL three big automakers. It was a…

The Federal Reserve is on the verge of cutting interest rates. Here’s what to know The Fed is expected to start cutting interest rates this afternoon — marking a milestone in the central bank’s long-running battle against inflation. Read more on NPR

Disinformation and suppression loom over Georgia, says Black Voters Matter co-founder LaTosha Brown — the co-founder of Black Voters Matter — details how she’s thinking about the election to come in Georgia, and the threat of voter suppression and disinformation. Read more on NPR

Former officer testifies he beat a ‘helpless’ Tyre Nichols then lied about it Emmitt Martin III testified that he punched the 29-year-old Black man at least five times while two Memphis police colleagues held his arms and said “hit him.” Read more on NPR

Exploding Pagers in Lebanon, Raising Tensions between Hezbollah and Israel Authorities in Lebanon are blaming Israel for an apparent attack in which pagers, used by Hezbollah in Lebanon, exploded simultaneously. At least nine people were killed, more than 2,700 were injured. Tensions between Israel and Hezbollah, the Lebanese paramilitary group backed by Iran, had already…

A NASA probe is about to launch to an icy moon that could have life A NASA mission launching in October will send cameras and other scientific equipment to see, among other things, whether Jupiter’s moon Europa could sustain life. Read more on NPR

Senate Republicans block IVF bill, as Democrats elevate issue ahead of November election Senate Republicans blocked a bill to ensure federal protections for access to in vitro fertilization treatments, calling it a “show” vote by Democrats. Republican leaders and Former President Trump, the GOP nominee for president, say they back IVF but not the legislation…

Harris calls Trump’s remarks about Haitian immigrants in Springfield a ‘crying shame’ Harris said Trump’s remarks about immigrants eating pets were lies rooted in racist tropes, and in some of her most forceful language yet about the debunked claim, insisted it “has to to stop.” Read more on NPR

Hezbollah pagers explode across Lebanon, causing nearly 3,000 casualties. Lebanese officials say Israel is to blame for the explosions. Hezbollah members had turned to pagers, believing they were more secure than phones. Israel has declined to comment. Read more on NPR