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Despite the pandemic, Sturgis, South Dakota, is expecting hundreds of thousands of people this week for its annual motorcycle rally. We hear from those enjoying the event, and those worried about it.

NPR's Noel King talks to Kim Ghattas, a senior fellow at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, about whether the deadly blast in Beirut could be a turning point for Lebanon.

In Harris County, Texas, about 25% of people are "absolutely unwilling to share anything," says a local health department epidemiologist. Misinformation is one reason for the mistrust, officials say.

California's public health director has resigned after revelations of an extensive backlog of untested coronavirus test kits. More than a quarter-million tests there are still awaiting processing.

The Black Lives Matter demonstrations have brought huge protests against racism. But alongside the protests came riots — at a great cost to some Black-owned businesses.

Georgia is poised to become the first state to elect a supporter of the right-wing QAnon conspiracy theory to Congress. The conspiracy's rapid spread and entry into politics are raising alarms.

Germans still use cash for the majority of transactions, and many stores and restaurants don't take cards. Old habits die hard even during a pandemic when retailers worry about hygiene.

Nunberg became a contributor to Fresh Airin 1987. He wasn't interested in scolding people for not following the rules; he wanted to explore how language changes over time. He died Tuesday at 75.

Many delegates to next week's Democratic National Convention are disappointed that they won't be gathering in person due to the pandemic. But many are campaigning to deliver a victory this fall.

Changes at the United States Post Office ahead of a crucial election are causing a loud outcry from many corners.