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Yesterday, Governor Gavin Newsom called on residents to voluntarily cut back on their water consumption by 15 percent as California continues to face unseasonably high summer temperatures. As more Californians are urged to reduce water usage, questions remain about which groups are actually consuming the lion’s share of one of the state’s most precious resources.

Arkansas State Police said the agency would investigate the use of force.

A new city parks proposal that hopes to revitalize the city's overlooked parks also will incentivize developers to build more affordable housing in the process.

McEnroe reflects on his career in a new Showtime documentary: "I was very taken aback, actually, when I went to Wimbledon in London for the first time, and I was like, 'Wow, they're so polite here.'"

Each week, the guests and hosts on NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour share what's bringing them joy. This week: For All Mankind, The Witcher, the BeReal app, and more.

They're among three lawmakers who were recorded talking in racist terms. And though they've been stripped of assignments and haven't been attending meetings, they're still collecting hefty paychecks.

As the summer heats up in San Diego, not all city neighborhoods are experiencing the same hot temperatures. A new study from UC San Diego finds that low-income neighborhoods and communities with higher Black, Hispanic and Asian populations experience significantly more summer heat...sometimes to a dangerous extent. The disparity is baked into urban planning and density here in San Diego and in cities across the country

After officials in Vincent, Ala., fired the police chief and assistant chief, the city council voted to end the department entirely. But the mayor says it's only a temporary measure.

Gorbachev was the Soviet Union's last leader and played a central role in ending the Cold War. The hospital that treated him said he died of a serious and protracted disease.

The comic artist was discovered off the coast of Nago, Okinawa, Japan, wearing snorkeling gear. First published in 1996, the series he created became a worldwide sensation.