A global food crisis is looming; why you shouldn't worry about monkeypox; SNL's best and worst musical performances this season

Plus, election workers are worried about sabotage from their own colleagues

View this email online by Suzanne Nuyen First up Jalaa Marey/AFP via Getty Images Here's what we're following today: Climate change, inflation and the war in Ukraine are fueling fears of a crippling global food crisis in the near future. The U.N. estimates that in the past year, global food prices have risen by almost a third, fertilizer prices by more than half and oil prices by almost two-thirds. Less than a week after his loss in the North Carolina Republican primary, Rep. Madison Cawthorn is facing another blow: The House Ethics Committee is opening an investigation against him for his promotion of cryptocurrency and for allegations he had an "improper relationship" with a staff member. Climate change-induced heat waves could affect you even when you're asleep. A new study reveals a possible correlation between hotter weather and poorer sleep in some parts of the world, with the worst impacts on women, older people, residents of lower-income countries and people already living in hot climates.    Newsletter continues after sponsor message Picture show Maggie Epling Black animals at shelters tend to struggle to get adopted. Photographer Maggie Epling's glamour shots give these good boys and girls their best shot at finding a forever home. Today’s listen Cynthia S. Goldsmith, Russell Regner/CDC via AP When it comes to monkeypox, Americans likely don't need to worry about another epidemic. Dr. Raj Panjabi says the few cases found in the United States this month have not been severe, and patients from past U.S. outbreaks have all fully recovered. Listen to 🎧  learn more about the virus and its risks, or read the story. Running an election has become more difficult than ever after Donald Trump's campaign to discredit and overturn the 2020 presidential election. Some poll workers are now being trained on what to do if a colleague tries to sabotage Election Night from the inside. 🎧 Listen to their fears or read them here. Before you go Will Heath/NBC Let's hear it for the ladies: NPR brutally and honestly rates every musical performance from the latest SNL season, and finds that five women came out on top. Some of the employees of the major video game company Activision Blizzard, which is behind Call of Duty, Overwatch and Candy Crush and other games, are joining a union.  Has the leaked Supreme Court document on Roe v. Wade prompted conversations about abortion with your friends and loved ones? Tell us how you're feeling and what you're discussing.  Listen to your local NPR station. Visit NPR.org to hear live radio from WBEZ (edit station). Enjoying this newsletter? Forward to a friend! They can sign up here. Looking for more great content? Check out all of our newsletter offerings — including Music, Politics, Health and more! You received this message because you're subscribed to Daily News emails. This email was sent by National Public Radio, Inc., 1111 North Capitol Street NE, Washington, DC 20002 Unsubscribe  |  Privacy Policy