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by Suzette Lohmeyer First Up Mary Altaffer/AP Here's what we're following today. President Trump told Ukraine's president that "a lot of people want to find out" about the Biden family's activities in Ukraine — and asked him to be in touch with Trump's attorney and the attorney general,  an account of the July call shows. The Department of Justice announced it will not pursue charges.  A new U.N. report says oceans are getting hotter and higher at an increasing speed, and marine heat waves are causing a cascade of changes in marine life. The report also notes that oceans are getting more acidic, which could lead to mass extinction of marine organisms. Juul Labs will stop advertising e-cigarettes in the U.S. and says that its CEO has stepped down as regulators examine hundreds of cases of people who are sick from what appears to be a vaping-related lung disease. One mom who testified before Congress on Tuesday compared the disease to a food poisoning outbreak, stating: "If this was romaine lettuce, the shelves would be empty." The secretary of veterans affairs has told several members of Congress that he's evicting them from offices they've been using in VA hospitals (often used to meet with vets). One congressman believes the eviction is payback for his tough questioning of VA Secretary Robert Wilkie in April. Climate activists protesting the use of oil and natural gas are the first to be charged under a new critical infrastructure law in Texas. Supporters say the laws protect ports, pipelines and other sensitive places. And in California, the Trump administration is threatening to cut federal highway dollars over air pollution. Newsletter continues after sponsor message Daily Good This MacArthur “genius” winner uses flash mobs to get her message out. Rebecca Weeks Environmental advocacy that also boosts human health feels logical to Stacy Jupiter, a winner of the MacArthur “genius” grant for her efforts to save lives and coral reefs as well as build on traditional practices to figure out when, where and how long to close off fishing areas. But the way she gets the message out isn't always traditional . Jupiter creates comic books and once organized a flash mob to raise awareness on flooding and fishing issues.  Here is the entire list of MacArthur fellowship winners.   Video Of The Day What if aging wasn’t inevitable? NPR Better understanding the mechanisms of aging has led to promising treatments for slowing, stopping and even reversing the symptoms of growing old.  ► WATCH History Lesson Whistleblowing is not a new phenomenon in America. The first whistleblowers reported on the actions of one Esek Hopkins in the late 1780s. "He was the first commodore of the U.S. Navy and they blew the whistle on him ostensibly for torturing British prisoners of war," says author and professor Allison Stanger. "So we're a leader in this realm and whistleblowing is really in our DNA . So that's why this particular moment is so interesting." Today's Listen "I Will Survive" saves marginalized people a spot on the dance floor. Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images Recorded after a traumatic period in the singer's life, Gloria Gaynor's disco hit quickly found its true audience: LGBT communities, survivors of domestic violence and others pushed aside by society. ► LISTEN Before You Go AP A new book offers a peek inside the film industry through 137 communiques from luminaries such as Audrey Hepburn and Bette Davis. Another parent was sentenced in the college admissions scandal. Plácido Domingo told Met staffers that he will never perform at the Met again following sexual misconduct allegations. WeWork co-founder Adam Neumann is quitting as CEO amid problems with the workspace sharing company's efforts to go public. NPR’s Tiny Desk concert: R&B singer Ari Lennox performed songs from Shea Butter Baby. What do you think of today's email? We'd love to hear your thoughts, questions and feedback: dailynewsletter@npr.org 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!

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