CNN reports that Nancy Pelosi told Biden that polls show he cannot win, and ABC says Chuck Schumer privately urged him to step aside. The Washington Post covers JD Vance’s convention speech, in which Trump’s VP pick introduced himself to the nation. Food aid is piling up inside Gaza. NPR looks at why it’s not reaching those in need. Time reporter Andrew Chow investigates the “nightmare” health crisis of a Texas bitcoin-mining town. The Ringer has the winners and losers from the Emmy nominations. The Verge explains why NASA canceled a mission that was going to search for water on the moon. NBC News looks at how pricey Copenhagen is offering tourists free perks for going green. Today’s episode was guest-hosted by Gideon Resnick.

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