Will Jarvis

Daniil Medvedev cools down during the break with air from a mobile air conditioner and a towel with ice cubes at the Tokyo Olympics.

The Tokyo Games Could End Up Being The Hottest Summer Olympics Ever

Will Jarvis

Slushy machines, salt tablets, cooling jackets: The Tokyo Games have already proved to be a hot and humid affair, and experts say the role of climate change can't be overlooked.

Argentina is pinning their hopes on Lionel Messi (left), while Harry Kane is carrying England's hopes on his shoulders.

International headlines

2 Pivotal Soccer Matches This Weekend Could Turn Around Long Histories Of Heartbreak

Will Jarvis

Fans of England's men's team, who play in the Euro finals Sunday, have waited 55 years for an international championship. Argentina could end a 28-year title drought in Saturday's Copa America final.

Mayor-elect Tishaura Jones says race will no longer be an afterthought under her incoming administration.

National headlines

Long Marred By Racism, St. Louis Elects 1st Black Female Mayor

Michel Martin, Will Jarvis

Amid unrest at local jails, surging gun violence and a pandemic that has disproportionately hurt people of color, Tishaura Jones says: "We are done avoiding race and how it holds this region back."

Facebook has promised repeatedly in recent years to address the spread of conspiracy theories and misinformation on its site.

National headlines

Far-Right Misinformation Is Thriving On Facebook. A New Study Shows Just How Much

Michel Martin, Will Jarvis

Research from New York University found that far-right accounts known for spreading misinformation drive engagement at higher rates than other news sources.

Tom Misch On Making 'What Kinda Music' And Seeing Yussef Dayes At A Talent Show

Scott Simon, Will Jarvis

NPR's Scott Simon talks to the British producer, guitarist and vocalist about What Kinda Music, his new album with drummer Yussef Dayes.

Kate Walton, the CEO of Steyer Content, in her home office on Bainbridge Island, a ferry ride away from Seattle. Her company does $9 million in sales annually, providing marketing materials for companies such as Microsoft.

Virtual Happy Hour Anyone? Working From Home But Keeping Connected

Martha Ann Overland, Will Jarvis

How do you keep your office connected when people are working from home and practicing social distancing? One CEO is throwing virtual happy hours and online karaoke parties.