Queen Elizabeth's funeral; Puerto Rico's hurricane; student loan borrower's scammers

Plus, a painless way to go vegan for your meatless Monday

View this email online by Suzanne Nuyen First up Emilio Morenatti/Pool/AFP Via Getty Images Here's what we're following today: Queen Elizabeth will be laid to rest this morning, and thousands are gathered for her funeral. People from all over the world camped outside Westminster Abbey last night in preparation. We'll have live updates from the service today. Hurricane Fiona is wreaking havoc on Puerto Rico. The storm made landfall yesterday afternoon, bringing catastrophic flooding and rainfall that took out the island's electricity grid. Student loan borrowers are eagerly waiting for President Biden's loan forgiveness application to become available, while worrying about the repayment period resuming in January. This emotional rollercoaster makes them prime targets for scammers.  More and more Black parents are pulling their kids out of traditional learning and opting for home school. These St. Louis families outline what led them to the decision. (via St. Louis Public Radio) Newsletter continues after sponsor message We don't have a paywall. Because of that, millions of people are able to rely on us for unwavering journalism. Trustworthy news is not as accessible as it used to be – and it’s even more difficult to find for free. How do NPR and NPR stations do what we do without becoming beholden to shareholders or special interest groups? We ask for your help. Your financial support keeps journalists in the field, helps us share and amplify the truth, and keeps paywalls at bay. Your investment, no matter the amount, accomplishes quite a lot around here. Donate today.   Picture show Andrew Caballero-Reynolds for NPR When a baby is born prematurely, a good way to help the baby survive and thrive is simply to hold it close to a parent's naked chest. It's called kangaroo care, and the method has been enthusiastically adopted in the Ivory Coast. Today’s listen Henry Hargreaves Take on an extra challenge this meatless Monday and go completely vegan for your meals. It's easier than you think! Listen to chef Danny Bowien break down how to make a quick and easy vegan meal, or read the story. Before you go Jess Eng/NPR We want to hear from you: Does your community have issues that are widely supported, yet cannot pass through Congress? Tell us about them and we might use your story on air. Is it even a Game of Thrones series if a wedding doesn't go horribly wrong? Check out what you missed on last night's House of the Dragon (but watch out for spoilers!). Between The Little Mermaid and The Rings of Power, there's been a lot of outrage over Black actors cast in fantasy roles lately. NPR's critic Eric Deggans explains why diversity actually makes the genre better. Jeff Bezos has been dethroned. India's richest man, Gautam Adani, is now richer than the Amazon founder. 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