Decades of failures turned Grenfell Tower into a ‘death trap,’ report says The report on the deadly London high-rise fire blames government, regulators and the industry for the deaths of 72 people. Read more on NPR

‘Never lose courage’: A Paralympian who could barely walk as a kid takes 2 track medals Neighbors told Preeti Pal’s parents she’d never marry because she was born with cerebral palsy. She just won two bronzes and is now a hero in India. Oh, and she has no interest in marriage. Read more on NPR

Ex-aide to N.Y. govs accused of working for China. And Russia’s deadly missile attack A key aide to several New York Democratic governors has pleaded not guilty after being accused of working on behalf of China. And, a government reshuffle in Ukraine after deadly Russian missile strike. Read more on NPR

Could bird flu spread at state fairs? Here’s why health experts advise caution Corn dogs, deep-fried Twinkies, butter sculptures and influenza virus? Here’s why state fairs could be potential breeding grounds for viral mutation. Read more on NPR

Ukraine’s foreign minister submits resignation as Russian strikes kill 7 in Lviv Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba’s resignation offer comes days after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned about an imminent Cabinet reshuffle. Read more on NPR

Meet the evangelicals trying to make a case for VP Harris More than 80% of white evangelicals supported Donald Trump in 2016 and 2020, but a new group is trying to push some of those voters to the camp of Democratic nominee vice president Kamala Harris. Read more on NPR

In a rural small town, a group of locals steps up to support senior health Health care options for older adults in small rural towns can be lacking. In Glen Ullin, N.D., some community members are trying to bridge the gaps in care. Read more on NPR

This boss vowed to help his workers with child care. It hasn’t been easy Child care continues to vex working parents. In Wisconsin, the CEO of the Wisconsin Aluminum Foundry has been trying — and struggling — to make a difference. Read more on NPR

Here’s why many election experts aren’t freaking out about certification this year Watchdog groups and pundits are sounding the alarm about the potential for mischief when it comes to certifying vote tallies, but election experts have confidence in the system’s guardrails. Read more on NPR

Emma Navarro reaches first Grand Slam at the U.S. Open with win over Paula Badosa The 13th-seeded Navarro will next face Aryna Sabalenka, while Americans Taylor Fritz and Frances Tiafoe advanced to the semis on the men’s side of the tournament. Read more on NPR