Global reaction to U.S. abortion decision

Why polio and cholera are back in the news

View this email online Goats and Soda editor's note Samantha Reinders for NPR Friday was a historic day in the United States. The Supreme Court voted to overturn Roe v. Wade, ending the constitutional right to an abortion. Global reproductive and women's rights groups around the world are reacting to this landmark decision. For a roundup of global opinions, read our story here. Marc Silver Editor, Goats and Soda in the news PHAS/UIG/Getty Images Cholera 101: Why this ancient disease is making headlines in 2022 As the war in Ukraine stretches on, officials are warning that a cholera outbreak could happen in Mariupol. Here's an explainer: What it is, how it spreads. Polio is found in the U.K. for the first time in nearly 40 years. Here's what it means Scientists in Britain have detected multiple versions of the virus in wastewater. Officials say the risk to the public is extremely low and urge people to ensure their polio vaccines are up to date. Newsletter continues after sponsor message links we like Think all bacteria are microscopic? Tell that to these centimeter-long monsters. NPR has the scoop. Cameroonian author Patrice Nganang "reimagines" his nation's intricate history in A Trail of Crab Tracks, the final volume in a literary trilogy. The BBC has dramatic photos that show the "scale of devastation" from Afghanistan's earthquake. Burundi is a very low-income country -- but a newly released tracker from the Human Rights Measurement Initiative says it's tops when it comes to "ensuring its people's right to health." Does that mean everyone benefits? Not exactly. Devex breaks it down. Nigerian singer Adekunle Gold gave a Tiny Desk (home) concert from a faux airport. His soulful Afropop really takes off. Listen to your local NPR station. Visit NPR.org to hear live radio from WBEZ (edit station). What do you think of today's email? We'd love to hear your thoughts, questions and feedback: goatsandsoda@npr.org 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 Health, Daily News, Code Switch and more! You received this message because you're subscribed to Goats and Soda emails. This email was sent by National Public Radio, Inc., 1111 North Capitol Street NE, Washington, DC 20002 Unsubscribe  |  Privacy Policy