What you'll learn

• 1 (00:02) **Primary Results Paint a Muddled Picture for Democrats** - NPR's Elena Moore analyzes mixed signals from recent Democratic primaries in Michigan, Minnesota, and Wisconsin, exploring what they mean for the party's midterm strategy.
• 2 (05:29) **Lettuce Prices Plunge, Easing Inflation Slightly** - NPR's Scott Horsley reports that a cyclosporiasis outbreak linked to Mexican iceberg lettuce has led to a 16% price drop, helping to lower overall grocery costs by 0.1% last month.
• 3 (07:28) **Gas Prices and Fed Strategy** - Gasoline prices fell slightly in July but are rising again, averaging $4.007 a gallon, with potential further increases tied to oil shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.
• 4 (09:14) **Colombia Earthquake Rescue Efforts Continue** - Reporter John Otis reports from hard-hit Cali three days after a powerful earthquake killed over 260 people, with nearly 500 still missing and rescue workers racing against the clock.
• 5 Standout Quotes
• 6 (12:14) "And start crying, or you can see it as a huge opportunity to rebuild 167 schools as brand new modern schools, you know. So I think that's the way you have to look at it." — Cali Mayor Alejandro Eder, on choosing optimism after the earthquake.
• 7 (08:40) "When you see that stop sign coming, you can either slowly pump your brakes, or if you're not paying attention, you have to jam on the brakes really fast. You know, my passengers usually prefer when I've got that gentle glide." — Cleveland Fed President Beth Hammock, arguing for a proactive approach to interest rate hikes.

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