On the version of Hot off the Wire posted June 29 at 6 a.m. CT:

Each Saturday Hot off the Wire looks at a variety of stories in business, science, health and more. This week's headlines include:

• Summer camps are for getting kids outdoors, but more frequent heat waves force changes.
• Baby cousin with cancer inspires girls to sew hospital gowns for sick kids across U.S. and Africa.
• Looking for the Fountain of Youth? Try the gym and weight-resistance training.
• IRS delays in resolving identity theft cases are 'unconscionable,' an independent watchdog says.
• GOP Convention security will allow guns within outer perimeter, sets parade route for demonstrators.
• Groups that work with victims of domestic violence praise Supreme Court gun ruling.
• Border arrests fall more than 40% after Biden's halt to asylum processing, Homeland Security says.
• Conservative-backed group is creating a list of federal workers it suspects could resist Trump plans.
• Planned Parenthood says it will spend $40 million on abortion rights ahead of November's election.
• State Department teams with YouTube for music diplomacy.
• Mass shooting shutters Arkansas town's only grocery store — for now.
• New Jersey police officer honored for rescuing pair from burning building.
• FDA OKs first menthol e-cigarettes, citing potential to help adult smokers.
• FDA warns maker of Sara Lee and Entenmann's not to claim foods contain allergens when they don't.
• Health officials tell US doctors to be alert for dengue as cases ramp up worldwide.
• Most kids get antibiotics for pink eye, study shows. Experts say they're usually not needed.
• Obesity drug used in Mounjaro and Zepbound may help treat dangerous sleep apnea.

—The Associated Press

About this program

Host Terry Lipshetz is managing editor of the national newsroom for Lee Enterprises. Besides producing the daily Hot off the Wire news podcast, Terry conducts periodic interviews for this Behind the Headlines program, co-hosts the Streamed & Screened movies and television program and is the former producer of Across the Sky, a podcast dedicated to weather and climate.

On the version of Hot off the Wire posted June 28 at 7 a.m. CT:

ATLANTA (AP) — A raspy and sometimes halting President Joe Biden repeatedly sought to confront Donald Trump in their first debate ahead of the November election. But Biden’s uneven performance crystallized the concerns of many Americans that at, age 81, he is too old to serve as president. It sparked a fresh round of calls for the Democrat to step aside.

Russia’s Defense Ministry says officials have been ordered to prepare a response to U.S. drone flights over the Black Sea, in an apparent warning that Moscow may take forceful action to ward off the American reconnaissance aircraft.

NEW DELHI (AP) — Part of a departure terminal canopy at New Delhi’s main airport has collapsed as monsoon rains lashed the Indian capital, killing one person and injuring six others.

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Oklahoma's top education official is ordering public schools to incorporate the Bible into lessons for grades 5 through 12. State Superintendent Ryan Walters issued a memo Thursday to school superintendents across the state. The directive is the latest effort by conservatives to incorporate religion into the classroom.

TOKYO (AP) — The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency is delaying its planned launch of a satellite on its new flagship H3 rocket due to expected bad weather at the launch site in southwestern Japan.

In other news:

• The Supreme Court rejects a nationwide opioid settlement with OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma.
• The Supreme Court allows emergency abortions in Idaho for now in a limited ruling.
• The Supreme Court strips the SEC of a critical enforcement tool in fraud cases.
• Judge in Trump classified documents case grants his request for one hearing, denies bid for another.
• Justice Department charges nearly 200 people in $2.7 billion health care fraud schemes crackdown.
• Survivor of Parkland school massacre wins ownership of shooter's name in lawsuit settlement.
• US sanctions Boeing for sharing information about 737 Max 9 investigation.
• Average rate on a 30-year mortgage eased this week to 6.86%, lowest level since early April.
• US economic growth for last quarter is revised up slightly to a 1.4% annual rate.
• US weekly jobless claims fall, but the total number collecting benefits is the most since 2021.
• Jury orders NFL to pay nearly $4.8 billion in 'Sunday Ticket' case for violating antitrust laws.
• The U.S. men's soccer team lays an egg, the Celtics' starting center could be out until next year, the Phillies lose a game and two sluggers, the Royals nip the Guardians and one round is complete in this week's PGA event.
• Colorado's MacKinnon wins Hart and Lindsay awards as the NHL's top player.
• Singer, songwriter, provocateur and politician Kinky Friedman dead at 79.
• Iranians vote to replace president killed in a helicopter crash, but apathy remains high.
• Women who say they were abused by ex-Jesuit artist ask Catholic bishops to remove his mosaics.

—The Associated Press

About this program

Host Terry Lipshetz is managing editor of the national newsroom for Lee Enterprises. Besides producing the daily Hot off the Wire news podcast, Terry conducts periodic interviews for this Behind the Headlines program, co-hosts the Streamed & Screened movies and television program and is the former producer of Across the Sky, a podcast dedicated to weather and climate.

On the version of Hot off the Wire posted June 27 at 7:45 a.m. CT:

Both President Joe Biden and Republican rival Donald Trump hope to jolt a campaign that many voters are just beginning to watch. Thursday's debate in Atlanta offers unparalleled opportunities for both candidates to try to shape the political narrative.

DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza (AP) — Children trudge through water contaminated with sewage and scale growing mounds of garbage in Gaza’s tent camps for displaced families. People relieve themselves in burlap-covered pits, with nowhere nearby to wash their hands. Gaza’s ability to dispose of garbage, treat sewage and deliver clean water is virtually decimated by eight months of war between Israel and Hamas.

WASHINGTON (AP) — NASA has awarded SpaceX an $843 million contract to build the vehicle that will bring the International Space Station out of its longtime orbit of Earth when its operating lifespan ends in a few more years.

In other news:

• The Supreme Court seems poised to allow emergency abortions in Idaho, a Bloomberg News report says.
• The Supreme Court rules for Biden administration in a social media dispute with conservative states.
• Former GOP Rep. Adam Kinzinger endorses Biden, whose campaign wants to flip anti-Trump Republicans.
• Illinois man rejects deal to plead guilty to 7 murder charges in shooting at 2022 July Fourth parade.
• Feds charge 5, including man acquitted at trial, with attempting to bribe Minnesota juror with $120K.
• Texas man executed for 2001 abduction and killing of 18-year-old woman.
• Volkswagen is recalling over 271,000 SUVs because front passenger air bag may not inflate in a crash.
• Long-vacant storefront that once housed part of the Stonewall Inn reclaims place in LGBTQ+ history.
• The NBA Draft continues to be top heavy with international players, a couple of veteran NBA players will soon celebrate new big contracts and Shohei Ohtani continues to amaze.
• Alex Morgan left off the 18-player U.S. soccer roster headed to the Olympics.
• Hall of Famer Glen Sather retires after six decades, highlighted by building the Oilers' dynasty.
• Military flees Bolivia government palace after coup attempt fails, general taken into custody.
• WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange returns to Australia a free man after US legal battle ends.
• France bans extreme-right and radical Islamic groups ahead of polarizing elections.

—The Associated Press

About this program

Host Terry Lipshetz is managing editor of the national newsroom for Lee Enterprises. Besides producing the daily Hot off the Wire news podcast, Terry conducts periodic interviews for this Behind the Headlines program, co-hosts the Streamed & Screened movies and television program and is the former producer of Across the Sky, a podcast dedicated to weather and climate.