Russia's invasion threatens extraterrestrial cooperation; John Legend wants to reform criminal justice; virtual workouts are here to stay

Plus, the complicated future of telehealth abortion care

View this email online by Suzanne Nuyen First up NASA Here's what we're following today: The relationship between the U.S. and Russia may be strained here on Earth, but American astronauts live side-by-side with Russian cosmonauts on the International Space Station. Some worry that the war in Ukraine could unravel the longstanding partnership between the two countries. Did the heat seem unbearable where you were this weekend? Large portions of the United States set new daily temperature records. Scientists say climate change will both intensify and increase the likelihood of these heat waves. California lawmakers are debating whether to open sites where people can use illegal drugs safely under the supervision of a health care worker. The hope is that these "supervised injection sites" would prevent overdoses and slow the spread of HIV, hepatitis and other diseases that can spread through dirty needles. Telehealth abortion care — in which patients get a medical consultation online and receive abortion pills by mail — has transformed abortion care. Demand is likely to rise if Roe v. Wade is overturned, but activists warn legal gray areas are ahead. The first shipment of baby formula from overseas arrived in the U.S. on Sunday. In an Op-Ed for The Washington Post, Abbott CEO Robert Ford apologized for the role his company's voluntary recall played in the devastating formula shortage. Newsletter continues after sponsor message Today's listen Arturo Holmes/Getty Images for Legal Defense Fund John Legend has an EGOT (Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony awards) and a Las Vegas residency. But outside of his art, the singer has been fighting passionately to transform the criminal justice system. 🎧 He talks to NPR about the progressive prosecutors he hopes to get elected and the Biden administration's approach to policing. TikTok has flipped the script on the music industry, and viral sounds and dance trends mean listening to music has gone from a passive activity to a more participatory pastime. 🎧 Artists and others in the industry talk about how the app has changed the way they do their jobs.   Picture show Yehyun Kim for NPR Millions of people turned to at-home and virtual workouts during the pandemic when gyms closed. Many say they won't go back to traditional exercise routines, and researches say the flexibility of virtual workouts could be key to finding a routine you can stick to. Before you go Erin Wilson Talk about a good girl! Eva the dog went head-to-head with a mountain lion — and almost lost her life — to protect her owner from an attack. A little-talked-about grain called Kernza could be the future of farming. NPR member station KCUR explains why this perennial grain is a "tremendous gift to our food system." There were bittersweet goodbyes on Saturday Night Live this weekend. Kate McKinnon, Aidy Bryant, Kyle Mooney and Pete Davidson are leaving the show. 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