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Sen. Bill Cassidy loses primary. And, WHO declares Ebola outbreak a global emergency

Sen. Bill Cassidy, who voted to convict Trump, lost the Republican primary in Louisiana. And, the WHO has declared a global health emergency over a new Ebola outbreak.
Why catching insider trading is so tricky nowadays, and just how helpful is it for kids to sleep in?

Millions of dollars have been made through eerily well-timed bets on prediction markets like Polymarket. We look at why they're so hard to police. And, a new study that supports kids sleeping in.
Pop star Shakira is acquitted in a Spanish tax fraud case

The decision follows years of tax troubles in Spain for the Colombian superstar. Spanish tax authorities did not prove that the singer was a resident of Spain, the court said in its decision.
Thousands of U.S. countertop workers could have damaged lungs, safety expert says

Over 550 men in California have fallen ill after cutting natural or factory-made stone countertops. But epidemiologists say this isn't just a California problem.
Why the Supreme Court's voting rights ruling could play a big role at the local level

The Supreme Court's recent ruling threatens the power of racial-minority voters in Voting Rights Act cases about not just Congress, but also at least 17 state and local governments, NPR finds.
For 20 years, Stephen Colbert distinguished truth from truthiness

The Late Show with Stephen Colbertends on Thursday. Here's how he has evolved to meet the moment.
It takes a village – or a Phoenix suburb – to wrangle a wayward tortoise

When a large tortoise named Rex got loose, a Phoenix-area neighborhood went into a tizzy. More than just a fun commotion, Rex's daring getaway shows the challenges of sulcata tortoise ownership.
Montana tribes combine traditional knowledge and Western science in climate plan

The Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes are moving forward with their climate plan despite the loss of state support and federal funding.
In Georgia primary, Republicans dominate spending and Democrats drive record turnout

Tuesday's primary in Georgia features contentious Republican contests for governor and U.S. Senate while Democrats hope an enthusiasm advantage is enough to flip two state supreme court seats.
The 'fibermaxxing' trend has health benefits worth the hype

There are a lot of wellness trends that make health experts roll their eyes in skepticism. But there is one big trend that many experts can get behind – with a few caveats: fibermaxxing.