Gaza has receded from headlines as the conflict between Iran and Israel escalates. But in past week, hundreds of Palestinians have been killed in Gaza, many trying to get food, officials said.

Inflation has pumped up food prices for consumers at the grocery store and for restaurants. NPR speaks with restaurant owners across the U.S. who sell regional classics to see how they are faring.

A heat wave with high humidity will envelop large parts of the U.S. in the coming days. NPR asks University of Illinois Health's Dr. Sheetal Rao about staying safe and comfortable.