NPR (Greg Rosalsky) - The sneaky economics of healthwashing
Why food companies love labels like "organic" and "high protein," why our brains are misled by them — and how to avoid paying extra for marketing.
NYTIMES (Lisa Friedman) - Oil Giant Saudi Aramco Reports 33% Profit Surge, Despite Iran War Disruptions
Higher oil prices propelled a quarterly earnings jump for Saudi Arabia’s energy giant, which used pipelines to work around disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz.
WASHINGTONPOST (Cole Reynolds, Miriam Waldvogel) - They fled by boat to the middle of Lake Spokane as wildfires closed in
Micaela Jaime and her family had front-row seats to an inferno that has burned hundreds of structures in Washington state and led to one arson arrest.
NYTIMES (Julia Jacobs) - Ariana Grande and the Debate Over Health, Privacy and Celebrity
The pop star has long pushed back on comments about her weight loss, urging fans to be “gentler.” As her fame reached new heights, so did the scrutiny.
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NYTIMES (Zane Irwin) - Drone Explodes on Russian Beach, Killing 7, Officials Say
It was unclear what the drone was targeting and why it crashed in the crowded resort spot, but it has been a deadly summer for civilians caught up in the Russian-Ukrainian war.
| Keywords | droneexplosionrussian-beachcasualtyukraine-warcivilian-casualtiesresort-attackrussiamilitary-droneconflictwar-crimesmass-casualtyaviationdefensesecurityglobal-conflict |
NYTIMES (Cassandra Vinograd and Oleksandr Chubko) - Russia Turns Ukraine’s Gas Stations From Social Hubs Into Deadly Targets
Drone attacks have hit hundreds of gas stations in apparent retaliation for Ukraine’s attacks on Russian oil refineries.
| Keywords | ukraine-warrussiagas-stationsdrone-attackoil-refineriesmilitary-strikesenergy-infrastructurewar-impactmissile-strikeconflicteuroperetaliationeconomic-impactcivilian-targetsmilitary-escalation |
NYTIMES (Catrin Einhorn) - Phoenix Species Project Announces Funds for Imperiled Wildlife
A new fund called the Phoenix Species Project will provide $200 million to help pull imperiled species back from the brink of extinction.
NYTIMES (Emma G. Fitzsimmons) - What to Know About Legal and Illegal E-Bikes in New York
After a series of fatal crashes, often involving illegal devices, officials in New York City are weighing new rules for electric vehicles.
| Keywords | e-bikeselectric-scootersnycnew-york-citytransportationpublic-safetytraffic-safetyregulationsurban-mobilityebike-lawsstreet-safetyvehicle-regulationstransitmicro-mobilitypedestrian-safety |
NYTIMES (Stefanos Chen) - After Deadly E-Bike Crashes, N.Y. Lawmakers Consider Crackdown
The City Council on Tuesday is expected to present 17 proposals to make electric bikes and scooters safer for riders and pedestrians.
NYTIMES (Mike McIntire) - Using a Gun to Defend Yourself? The Right to Kill Is Growing.
States are pushing to pass laws sanctioning more reasons to use lethal violence in self-defense, a distinctly American tradition.
| Keywords | self-defensegunsfirearmslethal-forcegun-lawslegal-updatesecond-amendmentviolencecriminal-lawus-politicsright-to-bear-armspublic-safetylegal-trendsjustice-system |