Hurricane Fiona today intensified into a Category 3 storm. The Miami Herald is tracking its impact.

Off-duty police officers in St. Louis are moonlighting as private security for wealthy neighborhoods. ProPublica explains how the practice is creating two unequal levels of policing. 

More children need glasses, and scientists aren’t sure why. The Atlantic breaks down the solutions scientists are pursuing to correct myopic vision.

A judge vacated the murder conviction of Adnan Syed, whose case was popularized by the hit podcast ‘Serial.’ NBC has the story.

Hurricane Fiona knocked out power in Puerto Rico over the weekend. The Miami Herald is following the story.

The Atlantic explains what long COVID has taught us about brain fog.

Californians were promised that legalized cannabis would cripple the illegal market and generate billions in taxed sales. The Los Angeles Times reports on how the reality is quite different. 

Scientists pumped these tomatoes full of antioxidants, giving them a purple hue. Will consumers bite? Wired explores.

Republican governors are still moving migrants to Democratic strongholds. NPR has the latest.

School closures during the pandemic led to immeasurable learning loss. For In Conversation, an education reporter told us what needs to change.

The Los Angeles Times spoke with the owners of Toyota Priuses about how the cars are being targeted for precious metals. 

Scientists think Saturn’s famed rings may have formed from a lost moon. CNET has the story. 

Democrats are spending big to amplify far-right GOP candidates. The Washington Post looks at why.

Mississippi Today reveals text messages that show how NFL legend Brett Favre was involved in the misappropriation of welfare funds.

The Wall Street Journal reports that prosecutors in Baltimore have asked a judge to vacate Adnan Syed’s conviction for the 1999 murder of Hae Min Lee. Syed is serving life in prison.

The BBC why the billionaire founder of outdoor-clothing retailer Patagonia is giving the business to a charitable trust.

CNBC breaks down how a possible rail strike could snarl American shipping — and how that would affect you.

Politico reports on how Lindsey Graham’s new anti-abortion bill has many Republicans worried it could cost them critical votes in the midterm elections.

There’s a drug-overdose crisis at Fort Bragg, home to some of America’s most elite troops. Rolling Stone investigates.

Human skulls, mummified animals, and deadly spiders could all be under your house. The Los Angeles Times speaks to a home inspector who has seen some scary things.

CNN reports that the Justice Department has subpoenaed dozens of people in Trump's orbit in recent days as part of the January 6 probe. And Politico has the story of how Trump and the DOJ seem close to a deal on a third-party review of papers taken in the search of his Florida home.

Residents of Jackson, Mississippi, still can’t drink safely from the tap. Federal investigators are looking into the failures of its water system. NBC News has the story.

The Oaklandside looks at Oakland’s plan to give land rights to part of a park to Indigenous people.

America has a rabid-raccoon problem. The Atlantic explains how solving it involves dropping millions of oral vaccines from the air, in flavors the wild animals want to eat.

A veteran war correspondent is on a campaign to empower journalists to collect evidence of Russian atrocities in Ukraine in a way that could stand up in court. She wrote about it for Vanity Fair.

America’s currency is strong right now, which is creating a lot of problems abroad. Marketplace explains.

Scientists are developing genetically modified pigs that could one day be personalized as a particular human’s organ donor. The Wall Street Journal looks at the difficult ethical questions.

Parents everywhere sing silly songs to their babies. The Atlantic looks at the benefits.

Apple News editors have curated the best journalism looking at the life and impact of Queen Elizabeth II, the longest-reigning British monarch.

With less than two months to go until Election Day, Democrats seem to have some momentum. PBS NewsHour takes a look.

The latest episode of In Conversation looks at how to do nothing. It’s part of a special series on rethinking our outlook on life, work, and relationships.

Bloomberg reports on Californians answering a call to conserve power and major problems with the U.S. energy grid.

One of America’s few all-trimester abortion clinics is set to open in Maryland. NPR reports.

The NFL season begins today. The Ringer is out with predictions.

New York City schools won’t have snow days this year. Their school system says virtual learning is better than canceled classes. The New York Post has the story.

Students in Uvalde, Texas, returned to classrooms for the first time since a gunman killed 21 people at Robb Elementary in May. The San Antonio Express-News spoke with parents and kids about what it has been like.

The pandemic made it harder to access professional therapists, so more people turned to social-media sources for help. The Washington Post investigates the potential benefits and risks.

The WNBA’s Sue Bird is retiring a legend and future Hall of Famer. ESPN and Sports Illustrated look at her legacy.

Artists are honoring the Uvalde victims by painting murals of them, with cooperation and inspiration from their families. NPR has the story.