Gwen’s picks for Wednesday, July 14 include:

• More US overdose deaths than any other year.
• Protests against Cuban government spread to the US.
• June’s inflation rate increase. View Jimmie’s interview here on how to stay afloat.
• Pop star Olivia Rodrigo visits the White House to promote vaccinations.
• Ron DeSantis sells merchandise with the phrase ‘Don’t Fauci My Florida’.