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The new names won't replace the scientific names already assigned to new variants, but the WHO said it's making the change to help avoid fueling stigma toward nations where new variants arise.

NPR's Noel King talks to Dr. Ali Mokdad of the University of Washington's Institute for Health Metrics about what the spread of COVID-19 variants in different parts of the world means for the U.S.

Data collection for race and ethnicity vary among states, complicating efforts to distribute COVID-19 shots to all groups. In Missouri, health officials have questioned the data's usefulness.

NPR's Noel King talks to USA Today sports columnist Christine Brennan about tennis star Naomi Osaka walking away from the French Open after a standoff with top officials over her media appearances.

Fiery singer-songwriter Sinéad O'Connor became a star in the MTV era, rewriting the rules while courting controversy. Now, she reclaims an influential legacy with a new memoir, Rememberings.

Texas governor threatens "no pay" after Democrats walk out over voting rights bill. Naomi Osaka drops out of French Open after dispute over media appearances. The Atlantic hurricane season begins.

NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Yohanan Plesner, president of the Israel Democracy Institute, about a coalition of rivals attempting to unseat Prime Minister Netanyahu after 12 years in office.

Texas Republican State Rep. Travis Clardy talks to NPR's Steve Inskeep about where things stand with the state's restrictive voting bill after a Democratic walkout quashed the measure.

Brazil will host Copa America, one of the world's top soccer tournaments, after original host Argentina was dropped due to a surge in COVID cases. But Brazil also has been hit hard by the pandemic.

As the pandemic retreats and summer travel starts, hotels, airlines and rental car companies are expecting a big jump in business. Travelers also may have to prepare for longer lines, higher prices.