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1. First look: Photos from Paris Olympics opening ceremony

   Images from the opening ceremony of the 2024 Olympic Games offer a stunning glimpse into the dramatic and heavily Parisian-themed day.

2. Park Fire in California could continue growing exponentially, Cal Fire officer says

   Cal Fire has confirmed that over a hundred structures have been damaged in the Park Fire, which grew overnight near Chico, Calif. Difficult firefighting conditions are forecast through Friday night.

3. Checking in with Black voters in Georgia about the election, now that Biden is out

   Some voters who could be key to deciding who wins Georgia. What do they think about Vice President Harris becoming the frontrunner in the race to be the Democratic nominee?

4. Tahiti’s waves are a matter of ‘life and death’ for surfing Olympics

   Tahiti's Teahupo'o wave has a slew of riders for the Paris 2024 Olympics. NPR finds out why it's called one of the most dangerous waves.

5. Researchers are revising botanical names to address troubling connotations

   Since the mid-1700s, researchers have classified life with scientific names. But some of them have problematic histories and connotations. The botanical community is trying to tackle this issue.

6. A spectacular opening ceremony wowed a global audience despite Paris' on-and-off rain

   The Paris Olympics opening ceremony wowed Parisians, fans and most everyone who was able to catch a glimpse of thousands of athletes floating down the Seine to officially begin the Games.

7. Kamala Harris faces racism and sexism as she moves closer to presidential nomination

   As Vice President Kamala Harris ramps up her campaign for president, Republicans are trying out new — and old — attacks focused on her race and gender, including calling her a "DEI candidate."

8. Boar's Head recalls 200,000 pounds of deli meat linked to a Listeria outbreak

   The Food Safety and Inspection Service made the announcement Friday. There are 34 cases of Listeria from deli meat across 13 states, including two people who died of Thursday, according to the CDC.

9. The political implications of Netanyahu's meeting with Trump

   On the day that former President Donald Trump is meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu, we look at the Republican nominee's relationship with Israel.

10. Ashleigh Johnson is a water polo veteran. Now, she's learning how to be a role model

    Ashleigh Johnson is one of the best water polo goalkeepers in the world. NPR's Juana Summers talks to her about her barrier-breaking role in the sport and her expectations for her third Olympic games.