COVID-19 cases are increasing in many, poorly-vaccinated parts of the globe. Here's the story.

 

View this email online by Jill Hudson First Up Trevor Collens Here's what we're following today. COVID-19 cases are increasing in many, poorly-vaccinated parts of the globe. Here's the story. Search and rescue crews from Mexico and Israel have joined the efforts in Surfside, Florida. It's dangerous and difficult work but the crews keep at it because they hope to find people alive. A federal judge has dismissed two blockbuster antitrust complaints against Facebook. It's a setback to federal and state prosecutors who were pushing for a break-up of the social media giant. Read more here.  Electronic cigarette maker Juul has agreed to pay North Carolina $40 million and change how it markets its products to settle a lawsuit by the state's attorney general.  For more breaking news, follow our Morning Edition live blog here.  Newsletter continues after sponsor message Today's Listens Rose Wong for NPR/KHN A college student never learned the cause of intense pain that drove her to an ER, but her bill totaled $18,735.93. She and her mom, a nurse practitioner, were outraged after dissecting the charges. Listen here.  Just a few months before the U.S. Women's Soccer Team went on to win the World Cup in 2019, more than 20 players filed a gender discrimination lawsuit against the U.S. Soccer Federation seeking equitable pay and treatment compared to the men's team. A new documentary looks at that team and the lawsuit. Click here to listen to the story.   Mike Segar/Reuters The film Zola is based on a 148-tweet thread from 2015 — involving a 48-hour wild journey of partying, stripping and gangsters. NPR's Sam Sanders spoke to one of the film's stars. Listen here.  The Picture Show Meredith Rizzo/NPR Have you been stuck in a rut? During the pandemic, many people have felt their mental health decline. The problem has hit essential workers and young adults, ages 18 to 24, the worst, according to a recent Kaiser Family Foundation report. The percentage of adults with signs of anxiety or depression has grown threefold. But an emerging area of brain science has a new way to help people bring more joy into their lives. Before You Go Petros Giannakouris/AP A Greek construction worker has been arrested for the theft of a Picasso masterpiece. Here's the story. As record high temperatures are being broken throughout the Pacific Northwest, the lack of air conditioning in many homes is making the brutal heat wave even more dangerous. Heartbroken North Koreans have been worrying tearfully about leader Kim Jong Un's "emaciated looks." Click here for details.  Listen to your local NPR station. Visit NPR.org to hear live radio from Illinois Public Media - WILL (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!