U.S. Airstrikes At Iraq-Syria Border; Record Heat Grips Pacific Northwest; A New Era In College Sports

Plus, 'Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory' turns 50 this week.

View this email online by Jill Hudson First Up Marta Lavandier/AP Here's what we're following today. Emergency crews have been working at the site of the Champlain Towers South building collapse around the clock since last Thursday. Eight victims have been identified. Here's the latest on recovery efforts.    A dangerous heat wave is breaking temperature records in the Pacific Northeast. It is expected to get worse on Monday — in an area where many people don't have air conditioners. Hear the latest. The U.S. military conducted airstrikes Sunday on three targets in Syria and Iraq that the Pentagon said were used by Iranian-backed militias in the area. Read more here.  President Biden walked back an apparent veto threat of the bipartisan infrastructure deal. Listen to the full report.  Newsletter continues after sponsor message Today's Listens Justin Casterline/Getty Images Laws take effect this week in seven states that allow college athletes to be compensated for their name, image and likeness. It opens the door for collegians to make money off endorsement deals. Listen here or read the story. Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory was released in theaters on June 30, 1971. To celebrate the film's 50th anniversary, NPR's Rachel Martin spoke to some of the actors who were in the film. Listen to their conversation.   Mike Segar/Reuters Fifty-two years ago, police raided the Stonewall Inn in New York which catered to LGBTQ customers. COVID-19 almost closed the bar, but during Pride Month, people have been celebrating there. Hear the details. You may have heard the phrase, the cruelty is the point, used a lot over the last few years. Adam Serwer, staff writer at The Atlantic magazine, coined the phrase while trying to make sense of former President Donald Trump and his brand of politics. NPR's Sarah McCammon spoke to Serwer about his new book. The Picture Show Dee Dwyer Love. Freedom. Truth. These some of the ways Black Women Photographers members describe Pride Month. Here, they share images of past Pride celebrations or projects focusing on LGBTQ stories.  Before You Go Allyson Riggs/Hulu As the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences wrap up voting on nominations for the Emmys today, NPR television critic Eric Deggans offers a few under-the-radar suggestions. Serena Williams says she won't compete in the Tokyo Olympic games. (CBS News) French authorities are investigating a massive crash caused by a sign-wielding fan during the Tour de France on Saturday. (CNN) Listen to your local NPR station. Visit NPR.org to hear live radio from Vermont Public Radio (edit station). Enjoying this newsletter? Forward to a friend! They can sign up here. Looking for more great content? Check out all of our newsletter offerings — including Music, Politics, Health and more! You received this message because you're subscribed to Daily News emails. This email was sent by National Public Radio, Inc., 1111 North Capitol Street NE, Washington, DC 20002 Unsubscribe  |  Privacy Policy