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Baltimore's Franklin Square neighborhood is hotter than about two-thirds of the neighborhoods in the city. It's also in one of Baltimore's poorest areas.

As Rising Heat Bakes U.S. Cities, The Poor Often Feel It Most

Hotter neighborhoods tend to be poorer in dozens of major U.S. cities. That extra heat can have serious health effects for those living there.

Charlie Scott II (in plaid) has worked in craft service for 15 years; his son, Charlie Scott III, has worked alongside him for the past nine. Together, they keep everyone on set — from electricians to extras to actors — fed, hydrated and happy.

How Hollywood Gets Fed: A Lesson In Craft Service

Gone are the days when actors brought their own lunches to the set in brown paper bags. It's a full-time job feeding the hundreds — sometimes thousands — of men and women working each day on major films. Susan Stamberg spends a day with craft service — the crew responsible for the snacks that keep moviemakers going during long days of filming.

Female community health care workers protest in New Delhi, India, in August 2020. The women are part of a government program called Accredited Social Health Activists — and are demanding higher pay and better working conditions. In May, the program won an award from the World Health Organization.

These female health-care workers won a huge WHO honor. They'd like a raise, too

India's all-female task force of community health-care workers won the World Health Organization's Global Health Leaders Awards. But instead of recognition, some want a better salary and benefits.

Inflation may be worse in our heads than in reality

Scott Simon speaks with University of Chicago economist Stefan Nagel about the psychological effects of inflation.

Bombings in Iraq Kill 31

Two suicide bomb attacks and a roadside bombing in Iraq kill at least 31 people, many of them members of the Iraqi police. These bombings come a day after attacks in Iraq killed more than 150 people, and Jordanian militant Abu Musab al Zarqawi announced he's waging a war against Iraqi forces and the country's Shiite Muslims.

Morning Edition Returns: Do-Not-Call List

An update on the government program offering relief from telemarketers: More than 10 million people have registered with the new do-not-call list (www.donotcall.gov) in the first four days. That equals 158 people signing up every second.

Locals Respond To Trump's Planned Visit To El Paso

President Trump visits El Paso, Texas Wednesday after making a stop in Dayton, Ohio. Both cities are working to recover after mass shootings this past weekend.

Anatomy of a Shooting: A Civilian's Death in Iraq

On June 24, 2005, Iraqi journalist and doctor Yasser Salihee was struck by a bullet fired by Staff Sgt. Joe Romero of the 256th Combat Brigade Team, Louisiana National Guard. Those involved agree the shooting was a mistake. But a year later, that's about all they agree on. A look at the impact of one man's death in Iraq.

Why there's a long-standing voter registration gap for Latinos and Asian Americans

The two fastest-growing groups of eligible U.S. voters — Latinos and Asian Americans — also have the lowest voter registration rates. Advocates are trying to boost sign-ups for a healthier democracy.

On #dementia TikTok, family caregivers find support and bring the disease to light

On TikTok, the hashtag "dementia" has 3 billion views. Caregivers of people with Alzheimer's and other dementias have been using the site to swap tips and share the burdens of life with dementia.

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