This preventive drug could be a ‘game changer” in ending the HIV epidemic In newly released data, lenacapavir, administered via a twice-yearly injection, has shown remarkable effectiveness at eliminating HIV transmission during sexual contact. Read more on NPR

Instagram makes all teen accounts private, in a highly scrutinized push for child safety The social media app unveiled a new product for young users of the app that is intended to make the service safer for teenagers. The tools include making all teen accounts private and allowing parents to supervise activity. Read more on…

AI met fruit fly, and a better brain model emerged A virtual version of a fruit fly’s visual system could help scientists understand how brain networks process information. The model could also lead to more efficient AI systems. Read more on NPR

These houses survived one of the country’s worst wildfires. Here’s how The wildfire in Lahaina, Maui spread through extreme winds and intense heat. Still, a handful of houses were untouched thanks to the owners preparing the buildings and yards. Read more on NPR

So many music festivals have been canceled this year. What’s going on? Music festivals are canceling their events like maybe never before. Call it the music festival recession. Read more on NPR

Man accused of drugging wife so dozens of men could rape her testifies in French court A man accused of drugging his then-wife and inviting dozens of men to rape her over nearly a decade is testifying in court on Tuesday in southern France, in a case that has shocked the country. Read more on…

Cyberattacks plague health care. Critics call the federal response ‘inadequate’ The Change Healthcare cyberattack sparked a new strategy from the federal government on preventing destructive ransomware crimes. Critics say it doesn’t go far enough. Read more on NPR

He survived the water, but not the flood Climate-driven flooding destroyed Tony Calhoun’s home in 2022. But as the water receded, his despair only grew. Now, his family hopes to bring attention to the mental health toll of extreme weather. Read more on NPR

Dear Life Kit: I resent that my WFH partner has more free time than I do A listener says she has trouble respecting her husband because of his work-from-home habits. While she works long hours, he gets to sign off early. Therapist Moraya Seeger DeGeare weighs in. Read more on NPR

How to register to vote in 2024 Here’s what you need to know to register to vote — online, in person or by mail — in every state ahead of the 2024 general election. Read more on NPR