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1. These fans have sung their way to the National Women's Soccer League finals

   The Washington Spirit takes on Gotham FC on Saturday in San Jose, Calif.

2. The female crash test dummy has been a long time coming — but she isn't here yet

   After years of limbo, the U.S. government has given the green light to a crash test dummy based on the female body. But will it be used right away? Not so fast.

3. Putin says U.S. plan for Ukraine could form the basis for a final peace settlement

   The plan includes many of Russian President Vladimir Putin's demands. Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Friday that his country is at "truly one of the most difficult moments in our history."

4. South Africa hosts G20 as tensions with U.S. flare amid boycott

   The U.S. boycotts South Africa's G20 summit, sparking a diplomatic spat and throwing the global gathering into turmoil.

5. A new Miss Universe is crowned, weeks after she left a pageant event in protest

   This year's Miss Universe competition, held in Bangkok, was marred by a series of dramatic incidents, from a contestant's livestreamed walkout to a now former judge's allegations of rigging.

6. Can vaping help wean people off cigarettes? Anti-smoking advocates are sharply split

   Many think it's a dangerous ploy by the tobacco industry. But some say, with millions of deaths each year attributed to smoking cigarettes, it's the lesser of two evils.

7. Are there lessons for the U.S. in this European country's struggle with measles?

   In 2024, Romania, an upper middle income European country, had over 30,000 cases — putting it on the world's top ten measles list. Its vaccination rate hovers around 60%. How did this happen?

8. CDC claims vaccines may cause autism. And, Trump and Mamdani to meet today

   The CDC claims, without evidence, that vaccines may cause autism. And, New York City mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani heads to the White House, where he will meet the president for the first time.

9. 'I'm not going to be intimidated': Rep. Crow responds to Trump's sedition threat

   NPR's Leila Fadel asks Democratic Congressman and former Army Ranger Jason Crow for his response to President Trump after Crow participated in a video urging U.S. troops to refuse illegal orders.

10. Brain scientists are seeking weight-loss drugs without the nausea

    Weight-loss drugs like Wegovy and Zepbound often cause nausea and other side effects. Brain scientists are looking for ways to solve this problem.