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In Kerr County, Texas, Thad Heartfield is leading nearly 100 volunteers searching for flood victims. For him, this mission is personal. His son and three of his son’s friends disappeared in the flood. (Image credit: Jim Vondruska)

The 21-year-old Real Salt Lake midfielder, with his bleached hair and dozens of tattoos, stands out on the soccer field. But it’s his attitude that has won praise from his coach, teammates and fans. (Image credit: Stephen Maturen)

President Trump has announced — but postponed the effective date for — higher tariffs once again. Here’s what to know about the latest on his tariff policy. (Image credit: Chip Somodevilla)

The governor and top emergency official in Texas are both members of a council advising the Trump administration on options for eliminating the Federal Emergency Management Agency. (Image credit: Ashley Landis)

The symptoms can include nerve pain, emotional numbness and sexual dysfunction and can last for years after stopping the drugs. Patients are pushing for recognition and more research. (Image credit: Daniel St Louis for NPR)

Policymakers agree patients shouldn’t be stuck in the middle when an ambulance service charges more than what an insurer will pay. But they can’t settle on what price is fair. (Image credit: PBNJ Productions/Tetra images RF)

Recent years have seen an upswing in people playing tennis (or at least dressing like it). But it’s not just a phase. The sport — at least some version of it — has been around since medieval times. (Image credit: Paul Thompson)

Far-Flung Postcards is a weekly series in which NPR’s international team shares moments from their lives and work around the world.

Europe recently downgraded the protected status of wolves, sparking concern among conservationists who warn this may undo decades of progress and lead to the species becoming threatened again. (Image credit: Paolo Picciotto)