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New CDC guidance says fully vaccinated people can mostly remove masks indoors. NPR takes a look at what has and hasn’t changed. More than 1.9 million Americans could be affected by Republican governors cutting back unemployment benefits. The Washington Post examines the possible impact. As American troops withdraw from Afghanistan, the White House is weighing how to evacuate thousands of Afghan citizens who have worked for the U.S. government. Bloomberg News describes the danger they face. Breanna Stewart is the first WNBA player in a decade with a signature-sneaker deal. ESPN explains why it could be a significant development for women’s athletics.

Liz Cheney’s removal from House Republican leadership is another sign the GOP is maintaining strong ties to former president Donald Trump. The Washington Post looks at Cheney’s plan to fight back, and the Atlantic speaks with another anti-Trump Republican working to change things within the party. As the situation in Israel and Gaza escalates to deadly new levels, CNN reports on the sectarian street violence it’s sparking among regular people. NPR reports on new clashes in Lod, a city in Israel where Jewish and Muslim residents once lived together peacefully. The Wall Street Journal explains why Americans are now paying off credit-card debt at levels not seen in years. The U.S. has a new chess master. He’s 10 years old. NPR has the story of Tani Adewumi, a prodigy who overcame persecution and homelessness.

As data shows a dramatic slowing of American birthrates, Washington Post chief correspondent Dan Balz has a report on how new immigration policy may be a way to avoid a depopulation problem. And NPR reports from Idaho on indications of growing support for refugees in traditionally red states. Researchers are releasing genetically modified mosquitoes into the Florida Keys, in a new attempt to reduce the dangerous diseases spread by mosquito bites. Time reports. According to COVID-19 experts, if you’re fully vaccinated, you can relax about your personal risk. Vox gets perspective from scientists and doctors. Charities say they’re getting too many donations of broken stuff they can’t resell, which means they have to spend their own money disposing of it. NPR visits a Goodwill to find out which donations help and which hurt.

The Washington Post takes a step back and explains the events that led to the deadly escalation of violence between Israelis and Palestinians. And Politico reports on the Biden administration’s response. As more Americans face the decision of whether and how to return to the office, the Wall Street Journal has tips on how to think about it. In a wide-ranging and personal essay in the New Yorker, Jiayang Fan argues for a reappraisal of our gut instinct of disgust. Ice Cube and the Robinhood stock-trading app are in an unusual legal battle over one of the rapper’s iconic lyrics, as the Hollywood Reporter explains.

Gasoline prices spiked after a key U.S. pipeline was shut down following a ransomware cyberattack. Politico reports on what’s believed to be the largest successful cyberattack on American energy infrastructure that has ever been publicly disclosed. A bombing killed dozens at a school in Afghanistan. The Washington Post reports from Kabul on how this is raising new questions about security as American forces leave the country. NBC News reports that the result of the Kentucky Derby is in doubt after winning horse Medina Spirit failed a drug test. Drone video footage reveals that great white sharks swim much closer to us than previously realized. The L.A. Times explains why that’s no reason to be afraid of getting in the water. ESPN looks at the mysteries behind some of the most coveted missing memorabilia in sports history, including collectibles that are on the Moon.

New numbers show the U.S. economy added 266,000 jobs in April, which is much less than forecasters expected. Millions of Americans are unemployed, but some businesses say they’re struggling to fill job openings. The Wall Street Journal and NPR explore why. The United States is moving toward approval of COVID vaccinations for young children. The Houston Chronicle has the story of one toddler who’s participating in a clinical trial. And CNN reports on survey data showing how parents feel about vaccinating their own kids. Young people are increasingly turning to TikTok for tips on how to manage their money. The Wall Street Journal examines what’s going on and whether the advice is any good. ESPN looks into why so many top athletes are named Jalen and finds a surprising and touching story of legacy and family, just in time for Mother’s Day.

Dozens are dead in Colombia after protests over economic, human-rights, and health issues were met with a violent police response. The Washington Post has a report from the ground. A new federal court ruling involving Snapchat could threaten special protections for tech companies. NPR explains. In Politico, Sarah Isgur argues that the way Supreme Court justices pick their clerks may be holding back qualified women and people of color from making it to the top of the legal profession. Renting chickens is a thing. National Geographic explains why companies that loan out egg-layers have seen business boom during the pandemic.

The Verge reports on the Facebook Oversight Board decision to uphold Facebook’s ban on former president Donald Trump. A rift among House Republicans may cost Liz Cheney her leadership post. Politico explores growing tensions over what role Trump should play in the party's future. As the pandemic stretches on into its second year, doctors are concerned about an emerging crisis of undiagnosed cancers. ProPublica reports on how people who missed screenings or hesitated to visit hospitals over the past 14 months risk being diagnosed too late for treatment. Births in the U.S. hit a 40-year low last year, new numbers show. The drop may not be solely due to the pandemic, as the Wall Street Journal explains. Natives of southeastern Pennsylvania say British actor Kate Winslet nails the distinct Delaware County accent in HBO’s new drama Mare of Easttown. Winslet tells the L.A. Times how she mastered it.

With several Republican-run states introducing controversial legislation dealing with voting access, Democrats are trying to push back at the federal level. Politico looks at the challenges they face in moving forward with a voting-rights bill. Bloomberg reports on President Biden’s decision to allow more refugees into America, along with the political impact. While landlords are often cast as villains, many property owners rely on rent payments to feed their families. For the Washington Post, Eli Saslow talks to one “small landlord” who risks falling into bankruptcy because of the pandemic housing crisis. The Tulsa Race Massacre took place 100 years ago this month. Essence says many of the Black-owned businesses that were destroyed in the atrocity were subsequently rebuilt, and details the ongoing work to preserve the history of Black Wall Street. The Wall Street Journal visits a Japanese city that takes New York–style cheesecake so seriously it has a rigorous government-certification process to make sure restaurants are making it right.

With the Olympics in Tokyo set to begin in less than three months and coronavirus cases increasing in Japan, the Washington Post looks into new questions over whether the games should go ahead. Reuters is covering a suspected migrant-smuggling ship that broke apart off the coast of San Diego on Sunday, killing four people. We’re getting a clearer picture of just how high the political stakes are with the new census numbers. NPR’s Hansi Lo Wang explains the tightness of the margins that determine which states win and lose congressional seats. And Politico looks at the growing number of legal fights over the count and the redistricting process. CNN reports on data showing that a number of people are missing their second COVID-vaccine appointments. And the Washington Post answers key questions about the importance of the second shot. Members of the German women’s gymnastics team recently took a stand against the sexualization of female athletes by competing in unitards, rather than the more revealing leotards typically worn. NPR reports on the global conversation the move is sparking about gender dynamics in sports.