Axios

Tropical Storm Bertha made landfall around 2pm Wednesday in St. Bernard Parish.

Why it matters: The worst of the storm stayed offshore, and Louisiana officials called the preparation work a good "dry run" for the rest of hurricane season.

Samsung on Wednesday debuted three new foldable smartphones, including a new design that the company says is better optimized for viewing media.

Why it matters: Samsung is looking to solidify its foldable leadership before the expected debut of a foldable iPhone later this year.

Tesla's second-quarter earnings report will provide insights into the state of the core business — but it's the company's future that investors will be focused on more than ever.

Why it matters: After the SpaceX IPO, investors are watching closely for any signs that Elon Musk plans to merge Tesla with SpaceX or keep it independent.

• "The stock is increasingly being valued on robotaxi and humanoid developments rather than core auto fundamentals — with a potential SpaceX acquisition adding a premium to our valuation," wrote Tom Narayan, global autos lead equity analyst at RBC Capital Markets.

Flowers outside the National Cathedral. Tomatoes in community gardens. Lush fairways at Andrews Air Force Base.

• Their secret ingredient? D.C.-made "humanure."

Why it matters: A decade after launching Bloom — a compost alternative made from treated wastewater — DC Water has turned #2 into a #1 business.