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Columbus, OH

Parade

Hints and the solution for today's Wordle on Monday, July 1.

Today's Wordle Answer, Hint for #1108 on Monday, July 1, 2024

WEKU

We look at how people in the U.S. feel about their country and its institutions, according to NPR polling. In 2003, 70% said they're "extremely proud" to be American. By 2023, it was down to 39%.

How Americans feel about their country and its institutions

New Mexico State

Ruidoso, NM

The New Mexico village of Ruidoso is under a flood watch until midnight. This weekend more than 160 people had to be rescued by the National Guard after rains washed debris off hillsides burned in a massive wildfire that started in June.

New Mexico village is on alert as devastating flash floods follow June wildfires

With immunity ruling, the Supreme Court is again the focus of politics. Hurricane Beryl is so strong, in part because of record high ocean temps. Catholic Church names its first millennial saint.

Morning news brief

Minneapolis, MN

The gymnastics team that will represent Team USA at next month's Summer Olympics in Paris is set. Nearly 40 gymnasts competed over the weekend in Minneapolis.

The gymnasts who will represent the U.S. at the Olympics have been chosen

Baltimore, MD

As part of Morning Edition's July 4th celebrations, we hear the stories of two new U.S. citizens, Joanne and Andy Daw who migrated from the U.K. What does it mean for them to be an American?

Stories of new U.S. citizens: 2 people who became naturalized citizens on Flag Day

NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Sports Illustrated journalist Jon Wertheim about the opening days of Wimbledon.

The action at Wimbledon is in the early stages but already there's much to talk about

As extreme heat grips the nation, doctors and researchers hoping to understand the heat's real-time risks are tuning into a relatively new tool from CDC: the Heat & Health tracker.

CDC's Heat & Health tracker collects ER data across the country in near real time

Painted lady butterflies are flying more than 2,600 miles over the Atlantic Ocean without stopping, one of the longest recorded journeys ever taken by a flying insect.

How do painted lady butterflies travel such long distances?

Car dealerships across the U.S. and Canada are at a standstill after a cyberattack on a software platform. It's one example of an ongoing global crisis.

Ransomware attacks have increased -- causing a global crisis

The Catholic Church has approved for canonization its first millennial saint, Carlo Acutis. Known as God's Influencer, Acutis represents a new way to view sainthood in the modern era.

Teenager who died in 2006 will become the Catholic Church's first millennial saint

New York City, NY

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The e-Texan

New York – As Trump anticipates his sentencing on July 11th in the New York hush money case, Florida Judge Aileen Cannon made a ruling this Monday. Despite rejecting Trump’s legal team's request to dismiss several charges in the classified documents case, she conceded on a minor point. She removed a portion of the charges that referenced an uncharged allegation, but upheld the other charges.

Legal expert says Trump should not be jailed after New York guilty verdict because he is ‘too old’

Research shows young people are more likely to splurge on treats than older generations, in part due to social media.

Young people splurge more as 'little treat' trends boom on social media

Total Apex Sports & Entertainment

The global economic collapse is adversely affecting relationships. Some zodiac signs are struggling to pick partners who will stand by them when they are financially unstable. The zodiac greatly affects people’s character. However, it isn’t the only thing you should consider when choosing a lover. Select someone who is understanding and you are compatible. This might be time-consuming but it is worth it. Which reliable zodiac signs are ideal to start a long-term relationship with?

4 Zodiac Signs Who Always Stand Up For Their Partner

California State

In California, a bill on artificial intelligence is drawing attention -- and criticism -- from the state's massive tech industry. NPR's A Martinez speaks with its sponsor, state Sen. Scott Wiener.

Calif. bill would take steps to ensure AI models won't cause catastrophic events

Florida State

Tampa, FL

An innovative program in Tampa aims to stop community violence by focusing on teens arrested for carrying guns. It offers support and mentors so they can get a new start outside of the jail system.

In Florida, teens caught with guns get a second chance to turn their lives around

Boston, MA

Boston is adorning trains with googly eyes. Silly, yes. Is it charming riders?

Boston commuters are seeing a new feature on their trains: googly eyes

Utica, NY

Police said they believed that Nyah Mway brandished a weapon after running away from three officers who were investigating a string of recent robberies. Authorities later said it was a pellet gun.

What we know about the fatal police shooting of a 13-year-old boy in Utica, N.Y.

Georgia State

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DeanLand

Two rural Georgia counties lost more than 12% of their population over the past three years, leading a worrisome trend in many of Georgia's rural counties and smaller towns. The populations of Telfair County and Stewart County, both largely rural counties with agricultural based economies and located in the Southern half of Georgia, shrunk by more than 12% each from 2020 to 2023, according to data from the US Census Bureau.

Georgia's Fastest Shrinking Rural Counties Share Big Problems

New Orleans, LA

The Caesar Salad was invented at a hotel in Tijuana, Mexico on July 4, 1924 to feed hungry American tourists. We've been enjoying it in various incarnations ever since.

Hail Caesar salad! Born 100 years ago in Tijuana

One group was tasked with studying the Quartering Act of 1765. Their podcast was one of nearly 2,000 submitted to NPR’s Student Podcast Challenge.

On this July 4th week, we’re handing the mic to 4th graders for a history lesson

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