Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer to make case for swing state voters at DNC Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said her Democratic National Convention speech will lay out the case for Vice President Kamala Harris’ candidacy from the perspective of a swing state governor. Read more on NPR

Why is the U.S. Sanctioning Some Israelis? In an unprecedented step, the U.S. has imposed sanctions in recent months on about a dozen Israelis who it says have taken violent action against Palestinians and posed obstacles to peace. We hear from one Israeli who the U.S. has taken action against. Read more on NPR

The U.S. imposes sanctions on some Israelis after violence and obstructions to peace The U.S. has imposed sanctions on about a dozen Israelis who it says have taken violent action against Palestinians and posed obstacles to peace. It’s an unprecedented step in the increasingly fraught U.S.-Israel relationship. Read more on NPR

Inside the battle between Google and California newsrooms Google and the state of California are paying 250 million dollars over the next five years to California news outlets, and research AI technology they say will assist journalists. Read more on NPR

A drug that restores brain metabolism could help treat Alzheimer’s A drug that restores brain metabolism in mouse models of Alzheimer’s also improved cognitive function. The discovery could help researchers find additional pathways to combating the symptoms of this brain disease, beyond the telltale amyloid plaques and tau tangles that are hallmarks of Alzheimer’s.A drug…

Summertime glacier mushing in Alaska During the summer in Alaska, tourists can find a wintery dog mushing experience on the Norris Glacier near Juneau. A dog sledding camp there helps mushers maintain a steady income during the off-season, and keeps the dogs in running shape. Read more on NPR

The diversity within MIT’s enrollment has plummeted MIT says the percentage of Black, Hispanic, Native American, Pacific Islander students in its incoming freshman class has plummeted, tying it to 2023’s Supreme Court ruling banning affirmative action. Read more on NPR

The U.S. imposes sanctions on Israelis after violence and obstructions to peace The U.S. has imposed sanctions on about a dozen Israelis who it says have taken violent action against Palestinians and posed obstacles to peace. It’s an unprecedented step in the increasingly fraught U.S.-Israel relationship. Read more on NPR

The Texas power grid is straining under data and crypto demands Demand for electricity in Texas continues to break records. It comes as the power grid strains under increased demand due to data centers and cryptocurrency mining. Read more on NPR

GOP strategist shares his thoughts on the DNC thus far NPR’s Ari Shapiro speaks with Republican strategist Scott Jennings about his thoughts on the past week at the DNC. Read more on NPR