What's in the Inflation Reduction Act; hunting for monkeypox in wastewater

Plus, an extinct iguana makes a comeback on an island in the Galápagos

View this email online by Suzanne Nuyen First up Drew Angerer/Getty Images Here's what we're following today: After weeks of negotiation, the Senate passed the Inflation Reduction Act, a spending bill that would attempt to tackle climate change and the high cost of prescription drugs, while lowering the deficit by roughly $300 billion. The move was a major boost for Biden's agenda, and the president urged the House to pass it as soon as possible so he could sign it into law. More than half of Black and Latino households say inflation has caused them "serious financial problems," according to a national survey. The toll of recent price increases has been felt even more acutely by Native Americans. Wastewater testing has proved to be a critical tool for early detection of COVID-19 outbreaks. Now, the research team behind the Sewer Coronavirus Alert Network is adapting the technology to find monkeypox. Newsletter continues after sponsor message Picture show Michael Zamora/NPR The Des Moines Register's Annual Great Bike Ride Across Iowa is about to celebrate 50 years of pie, gravel roads and a community eager to make you forget about your troubles. Iowans show up in droves, getting up early, partying late and filling the streets of rural towns as they bike across the state. Today’s listen Claire Harbage/NPR When the Taliban reclaimed Kabul last August, hundreds of thousands of Afghans fled the country. Former president Hamid Karzai was not one of them. 🎧 Listen as he reflects on the past year and his thoughts on the future of the country, or read the interview. Before you go Galápagos National Park Directorate The last person to spot a Galápagos land iguana on Santiago Island in Ecuador was Charles Darwin in 1835. Thanks to conservationists, they're making a comeback. The Horniman Museum and Gardens in London will return 72 objects taken forcefully in Africa more than a century ago repatriating them to the Nigerian government. Looking for a new hobby? Take some inspiration from your fellow NPR fans: From breakdancing to raising purebred Nubian goats, you've all got some pretty interesting ones. Listen to your local NPR station. Visit NPR.org to hear live radio from WMFE (edit station). Enjoying this newsletter? Forward to a friend! They can sign up here. Looking for more great content? Check out all of our newsletter offerings — including Music, Politics, Health and more! You received this message because you're subscribed to Daily News emails. This email was sent by National Public Radio, Inc., 1111 North Capitol Street NE, Washington, DC 20002 Unsubscribe  |  Privacy Policy