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What happened in the Manhattan shooting and how are authorities responding?

Windsor Johnston 0:00

Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Windsor Johnston. New York City Mayor Eric Adams says there were multiple injuries during a shooting in Manhattan today between Park and Lexington Avenues. In a post on social media, Adams asked people inside the Blackstone building to remain in place as authorities combed the skyscraper floor to floor. Videos show officers storming into the building as bystanders and others scattered from the area. The NYPD says the suspected shooter is dead. President Trump hosted the British prime minister at his golf club in Scotland today. NPR's Franco Ordonez reports the two leaders discussed trade, Russia, and the war in Gaza.

Franco Ordoñez 0:47

The two discussed a series of global challenges from trade to Gaza, but he made news on the war in Ukraine and the lack of a ceasefire. Trump said he was disappointed in Russian President Vladimir Putin after recent strikes killing civilians. Because of that, he was shortening a previous 50-day deadline for a ceasefire to 10 to 12 days.

What were the key topics discussed by President Trump and the British prime minister at Turnberry?

Franco Ordoñez 1:08

or face massive secondary tariffs on Moscow's trade partners. There's no reason to wait. If you know what the answer is going to be, why wait? Trump said Russia's economy would be so much better if it was not so focused on war and killing people. Franco, Ordonez, NPR News, Turnberry, Scotland.

Windsor Johnston 1:28

Extreme weather is fueling deadly wildfires across parts of southeastern Europe and flooding in China. NPR's Jeff Brady reports at least four people died and eight are missing after a landslide in northern China and thousands were being evacuated.

Jeff Brady 1:45

Beijing authorities ordered people in her Bay Province to stay indoors, according to the Associated Press. Officials closed schools and stopped outdoor tourism. Up to 12 more inches of rain was forecast.

How are extreme weather events affecting communities in China, Europe, and the U.S.?

Jeff Brady 1:57

In Greece and Turkey, crews have battled wildfires for weeks. The BBC reports temperatures in central Greece reached 108 degrees Fahrenheit. In Turkey, 17 deaths associated with wildfires have been reported in the past month. Here in the southeastern U.S., extreme heat persists. The National Weather Service forecast temperatures into the low 100s early this week, affecting more than 18 million people. Scientists say human-caused climate change is making intense heat waves, droughts, hurricanes, and floods more frequent. Jeff Brady, NPR News.

Windsor Johnston 2:29

Former North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper has officially launched a bid for the state Senate seat. The Democrat announced today that he'll run for the seat currently held by Republican Tom Tillis. The North Carolina Senate race is expected to be one of the most closely watched in next year's midterm elections.

What are the latest developments in the North Carolina Senate race?

Windsor Johnston 2:48

The National Republican Senate Committee blasted Cooper as a, quote, Democrat lapdog. At the close on Wall Street, the Dow was down 64 points. This is NPR News. Emergency crews are working to contain a fast-moving wildfire on the north rim of the Grand Canyon. Officials say the blaze is being driven by record dryness and gusty winds. Humidity has dropped to around 10 percent, and 25-mile-an-hour winds have created explosive growth on the heavily wooded north rim of the national park. Ultra-processed foods may be hitting some kids a lot differently than others. Michaelene Duclaff reports on new scientific research into the foods commonly linked to diseases such as childhood obesity and diabetes.

Maikeleen Duclaff 3:37

Some children are born with what scientists call a strong food reward drive. They always seem hungry, eat quickly, and don't easily feel full.

How does ultra‑processed food impact children’s health and what can parents do?

Maikeleen Duclaff 3:47

Psychologist Carrie Botel at the University of California, San Diego says these kids can regulate their eating with whole foods, but with ultra-processed foods, they overeat. They want to eat all the time, that it doesn't matter if they're full. And those kids are going to gain weight in today's environment. Unless, she says, parents try to keep their homes free of ultra-processed foods. And if you do buy them, limit the options to only a few. Or buy them only on special occasions, not every day. For NPR News,

Windsor Johnston 4:16

I'm Maikeleen Ducloff. The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating the crash of a small plane that left three people dead in central California this weekend.