NASA will bring stranded astronauts back on SpaceX — not Boeing’s Starliner NASA had been weighing whether it would be safe enough to return two astronauts to Earth on Boeing’s Starliner. Read more on NPR

A re-organized Wagner Group is being led by Putin and targeting Africa Read more on NPR

‘Track Change’ podcast follows 4 incarcerated men as they record an album Garland Carr, featured on the podcast Track Change, was recently released from prison. NPR’s Adrian Ma talks to him about how he’s adjusting to life on the outside. Read more on NPR

NPR investigates harassment accusations against former top aide of Eric Garcetti NPR uncovered new allegations of sexual harassment against a former top adviser to the U.S. ambassador to India, Eric Garcetti, and new questions about whether Garcetti lied under oath. Read more on NPR

After years of running the Beer Mile, the record holder considers stepping away NPR’s Adrian Ma speaks with Canadian runner Corey Bellemore about holding the world record for running the beer mile and why this year’s race may be his last. Read more on NPR

A new round of free COVID tests is coming soon Starting in late September, Americans will be able to order up to four free at-home COVID-19 tests that will be delivered to your mailbox. The tests will be able to detect newer variants of the virus. Read more on NPR

Fauci is recovering at home after being hospitalized for West Nile virus Dr. Anthony Fauci, the former top U.S. infectious disease expert, spent time in the hospital after being infected with West Nile virus and is now recovering at home, a spokesperson said. Read more on NPR

NLRB says Amazon is a joint employer of some 3rd-party delivery drivers in California The two sides have been in disagreement about whether Amazon bears legal responsibility to its delivery drivers, who are technically employed by third-party companies but deliver Amazon packages. Read more on NPR

Italian prosecutors open a manslaughter investigation into yacht sinking off Sicily Prosecutors opened an investigation into culpable shipwreck and multiple manslaughter after a yacht capsized off the coast of Sicily, killing seven people onboard. No suspect is currently identified. Read more on NPR

Scotland’s hottest DJ is 72-year-old Tony Morris Tony Morris, a 72-year-old former bookkeeper and taxi driver, is taking over Glasgow’s clubs with his dance music. Read more on NPR