Annie Sklaver Orenstein, author of Always a Sibling: The Forgotten Mourner’s Guide to Grief, tells Morning Edition that grief is complicated but there are simple things someone can do for those going through it.
Political opponents Harris and Vance show Americans modern, interfaith marriages
Americans are three times more likely to be in interfaith relationships today than in the 1960s. So it’s no surprise you’ll find two — in opposing parties — at the top of the presidential ticket.
Defending U.S. Open champion Novak Djokovic knocked out in shock defeat
Djokovic bowed out with a 6-4, 6-4, 2-6, 6-4 loss to 28th-seeded Alexei Popyrin of Australia, another shocking result at Flushing Meadows one night after Carlos Alcaraz exited.
Ukrainian president Zelenskyy fires air force commander after fatal F-16 crash
The dismissal comes four days after an F-16 warplane that Ukraine received from its Western partners crashed during a Russian bombardment, killing the pilot.
Harris says she won’t ban fracking. What to know about the controversial topic
Both presidential candidates are against fracking bans, which is once again being wielded as a political issue to play to working-class voters. Here’s a quick refresher on the topic.
What’s Making Us Happy: A guide to your weekend viewing and gaming
Each week, guests and hosts on NPR’s Pop Culture Happy Hour share what’s bringing them joy. This week: the shows Mrs. Davis and Disaster Autopsy and the card game Cockroach Poker.
Brazil’s Supreme Court judge suspends X in the country
A Brazilian Supreme Court justice has ordered the suspension of Elon Musk’s social media giant X in Brazil after the tech billionaire refused to name a legal representative in the country.
A bill to protect performers from unauthorized AI heads to California governor
California Assembly Bill 2602 would regulate the use of generative AI for performers – not only those on-screen in films, TV and streaming series but also audiobooks and video games.
Trump says he’ll support free IVF treatments in a second term
Former President Donald Trump told crowds in Wisconsin and Michigan that he would make IVF treatment free if he wins a second term. “I was always for IVF,” Trump told them.
Two of tennis’ biggest names are knocked out of the U.S. Open in the 2nd round
The final Grand Slam of the year isn’t lacking in drama. Third-ranked Carlos Alcaraz lost to no. 74 Botic van de Zandschulp in a stunning upset, while Naomi Osaka’s comeback hopes were dashed.


