Two more shootings in the U.S.; 50 books for our 50 states; kids under 5 could get vaccinated soon

Plus, Lebron James sets a huge career milestone, this time off the court

View this email online by Suzanne Nuyen First up Nirmalendu Majumdar/The Des Moines Register via AP Here's what we're following today: Two women were shot and killed outside a church in Iowa, and two people were shot at cemetery in Wisconsin. The two shootings came one day after a deadly shooting at a Tulsa medical office, and the country is still reeling from mass shootings in Buffalo, N.Y., and Uvalde, Texas.  In rural areas, gun raffles are a popular way to raise money for different causes. The recent spate of mass shootings has gotten some organizers to rethink their events. But the change of heart likely is temporary, and there's still great support for the raffles in some communities. COVID-19 vaccinations for kids younger than 5 could start right after the Juneteenth holiday. If the FDA authorizes the vaccines for those ages after a June 15 advisory meeting, shipments would go out the following weekend. Newsletter continues after sponsor message Picture show Hannah McKay/Reuters Yesterday marked the beginning of four days celebrating Queen Elizabeth II's historic Platinum Jubilee. Queen Elizabeth greeted the crowd with family members on the balcony of Buckingham Palace, but it was her great-grandson that stole the show. Today’s listen NPR Summer grilling is here. Make sure your vegetarian friends have options too! Plant-based meat alternatives can taste almost like the real thing, but there are some tricks to mastering the plant-based burger. 🎧 Hear the secrets of America's Test Kitchen's Jack Bishop, or read the story. Weekend picks Jeannie Phan for NPR Check out what our critics are watching, reading and listening to this weekend: Books: Whether you have travel planned this summer or not, we've got 50 books that will whisk you away to all 50 states. Do you have a book that reminds you of your state? Tell us about it and you could be part of an upcoming story. Movies: Kick off Pride with Joel Kim Booster's Fire Island, a queer spin on Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice, starring Booster and Bowen Yang. TV: Eleven and the gang are back in the highly anticipated fourth season of Stranger Things. The kids are taller and broader and more experienced, and the show is bulked up by more extravagant and ambitious "wowza" effects sequences. Music: Kyoto-based Otoboke Beaver has produced some of the fiercest and funniest punk of the decade. Their newest album, Super Champion, refines the scorched-earth fury of the band's debut, but maintains the band's madcap sense of humor. Before you go Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP Lebron James already has four NBA championships, three Olympic medals and 18 NBA All-Star appearances under his belt. He recently reached another milestone as the first active NBA player to become a billionaire.  Experts warn that the jury siding with Johnny Depp in his trial against Amber Heard could have a chilling effect on other survivors looking to speak out against their abusers White House internships are about to become a little bit more accessible: For the first time in the history of the program, interns will be paid. 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