Author: Taylor Wilson, USA TODAY

A look at where Americans stand on aid to Ukraine after the House passes a controversial Defense bill and a man has been charged in a decades old Long Island murder case.

Hollywood actors strike, shutting down the film and TV industry; tips for staying cool while saving money (and the planet): 5 Things podcast

What a cooling inflation means for the U.S. economy, a recap of FBI Director Christopher Wray’s grilled by the House GOP: 5 Things podcast

Residents are devastated as Vermont is deluged with record rain, Phoenix reached 112 degrees for the 12th consecutive day: 5 Things podcast

Sweden is closer to NATO membership after Turkey removes their objection, baseball’s biggest stars face off in the All-Star Game: 5 Things podcast

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen says a recession is not off the table, parts of the country can see the northern lights this week: 5 Things podcast

Biden approves controversial weapons for Ukraine, June saw the smallest hiring gain since December 2020 and the Homeless World Cup kicks off.

Eisai and Biogen Alzheimer’s drug lecanemab receives approval from FDA, Facebook’s ‘Twitter killer’ is here. What to know about Threads: 5 Things podcast

Lawmakers in Washington gear up for five major battles this fall, the Pentagon tightens security after this spring’s documents leak: 5 Things podcast

A judge blocks Biden officials from contacting social media companies, Highland Park gathers to remember shooting victims one year later: 5 Things podcast