The lock system that moves ships through the Panama Canal requires huge amounts of water. Climate change-driven drought will complicate things. Plus, part one of “Barriers to Entry,” our series why people are leaving Latin America.

These Republicans have some unusual economic policy ideas. We’ll discuss why discharging student debt during bankruptcy is one of them. Plus, coal is still a big deal globally and Yellow, a trucking company, is shutting down operations.

From the BBC World Service: Immigration will be one of the areas the 2024 Presidential election will be fought over, and figures show the number of Latin Americans migrants coming to the U.S. is hitting fresh highs. As of June, there were 1.7 million encounters with migrants on the southwest land border with Mexico. That is up a little on the same period last year, and already at the levels of 2021. Will Grant, the BBC’s Mexico, Central America and Cuba correspondent, has been taking a look at this as part of a week-long series.

Why are some shoppers are stocking up on rice, and is hoarding in case of a shortage even worth it? Plus, a new law that could grow your retirement fund.

GM is updating the Chevy Bolt, an affordable EV that they stopped producing back in April. Why the renewed interest? Plus, how universal health care coverage could work in the U.S.

From the BBC World Service: The U.N. has warned that it’s no longer enough to refer to global warming — we are now in an era of global boiling. The warning comes as Europe and swathes of the U.S. are experiencing prolonged periods of extreme heat. France recently became the first country in the world to ban some short-haul internal flights between cities which take less than two and a half hours to travel between by train. But the jury’s still on how effective the ban is.

Some states have lowered the age requirement for serving alcohol. Could this mean more job options for teens, or does it put them in harms way? Plus, EV companies get a jolt of cash to build more charging stations.

Legislation set to go into effect next year will allow some 401(k) catch-up contributions to be taxed upfront — rather than when they’re withdrawn for retirement. Plus, a new electric airline company, and an update from the Fed about a potential September rate hike.

From the BBC World Service: A raft of big European corporations have been reporting half-year figures. We drill into some of the numbers and find out why shares in some big banks are falling despite rising profits, how lower oil prices are affecting Shell, and the role cat food has played in Nestle’s profits. Also on the program, Russia’s ambitions for Africa as President Putin hosts leaders for a summit. And, the battle to save a ship carrying 3,000 vehicles from sinking off the Dutch coast.