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1. Have you lost or are worried about losing SNAP benefits? NPR wants to hear your story

   NPR wants to hear from people impacted by changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.

2. Iran says ships can pass Strait of Hormuz as Trump warns of bombings without a deal

   Iran's Revolutionary Guard said shipping through the Strait of Hormuz could resume, under unspecified procedures, after President Trump paused a U.S. military effort to help vessels transit the strait.

3. Democrats gain midterm edge, NPR poll shows. And, U.S. pauses 'Project Freedom'

   Democrats outpace Republicans in voter enthusiasm for the midterm elections, according to NPR's latest poll. And Trump says "Project Freedom" is paused because of progress toward an Iran agreement.

4. A new Medicare option for weight loss drugs is coming: Here's what to know

   Millions of people with Medicare will soon be eligible to get discounted GLP-1 drugs for weight loss. Here's how it will work.

5. Poll: Trump blamed for gas prices as Democrats gain midterm edge

   A new NPR/PBS News/Marist poll finds strong support for Democrats this midterm season. It also shows increasing concern about the war in Iran and the economy, particularly the price of gas.

6. Skeletons in their clothing: Recovering bodies from the rubble in Gaza

   It was one of the deadliest Israeli strikes of the Gaza war, devastating one extended family. A year and a half later, the survivors find their loved ones' remains.

7. Lindsey Vonn's Olympic crash was a horrific setback. But she's never been one to hide

   Vonn defied her doubters to race in the Olympics on a torn ACL, but her comeback dream ended with a broken left leg. Most people would want to hide after such a setback — but Vonn isn't most people.

8. A trip to Europe? In this economy? Expensive flights keep vacations closer to home

   Travel advisers are seeing Americans picking cheaper domestic travel destinations over Europe.

9. Do you say 'wash' or 'warsh?' Here's where the pronunciation comes from

   Trump's nominee for the Federal Reserve chair, Kevin Warsh, has dominated headlines for weeks. For some, his surname is a reminder of a disappearing accent in South Midland America.

10. Napheesa Collier says her critique of the WNBA was 'a little dramatic,' but it worked

    NPR's Steve Inskeep asks WNBA star Napheesa Collier about the league's new contract with the players and the state of women's sports.