Third-party negotiators say a ceasefire agreement for the Israel-Hamas war is close. Talks are also underway to end the civil war in Sudan. Protests are expected at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago next week. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

Inflation eased in July, but some costs like food and housing remain stubbornly high. A new round of talks to end the Gaza war begins today. The president of Columbia University has resigned following criticism of their handling of campus protests. And violent anti-government demonstrations continue today in Bangladesh. Want more comprehensive analysis of the most important news of the day, plus a little fun? Subscribe to the Up First newsletter. Today's episode of Up First was edited by Vincent Ni, Greg Dixon, Rafael Nam, Rebecca Rossman, Janaya Williams and HJ Mai. It was produced by Ziad Buchh, Nia Dumas and Lilly Quiroz. We get engineering support from Hannah Gluvna. And our technical director is Zac Coleman. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy