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The Minneapolis police chief’s testimony was one of the biggest moments of the Derek Chauvin murder trial so far. NBC explains why. Despite some promising recent signs for the job market, many workers are struggling, especially those at the beginning and end of their careers. NPR notes that the youth unemployment rate is almost double the national average. And the Wall Street Journal looks at the large number of workers aged 55 and older who have dropped out of the workforce. ESPN reports on Baylor’s surprise win in the NCAA men’s basketball final, which ended Gonzaga’s dreams of an undefeated season. For decades, television viewers have complained that commercials are too loud. Insider details why we’re still dealing with the same problem. Many of us have taken up new hobbies in the pandemic, such as making bread, playing chess, or doing jigsaw puzzles. CNN turned to historians for perspective about which newly popular pastimes could remain a hit once COVID is under control.

Public-health experts are warning of the potential for a fourth wave of COVID-19 in the U.S. The Atlantic explains why doctors need Americans to keep taking precautions until more people are vaccinated. Texans are still dealing with the aftermath of power failures during the cold snap. An analysis by the Houston Chronicle shows deaths are double the official state numbers. And Texas Monthly reports on Houston residents who are still without running water. Bleacher Report has the story of Stanford’s NCAA women’s basketball championship win over Arizona. In the men’s final, Gonzaga and Baylor face off Monday night. The Washington Post has more. Coffee may be able to help renew rainforests. National Geographic reveals surprising new research on what happens when forests get a big dose of caffeine.

Today marks the end of the first week in the trial of Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer who is accused of murdering George Floyd. NPR offers a recap of yesterday’s witness testimony. Dozens of business leaders are speaking out against Georgia’s recently passed voting laws, which critics say could make it harder for people of color to vote. The Wall Street Journal looks at how corporate America is playing a bigger role in the fight over voting access. Reuters reports on a deadly train crash that has killed dozens in Taiwan.  How do animals find their way around, sometimes to destinations thousands of miles away? The New Yorker’s Kathryn Shultz explores the fascinating science behind animal navigation.

A growing number of Americans are getting COVID shots, and states and private companies are racing to help launch vaccine passports. Vox explains what you need to know and the Washington Post reports on how this is becoming a political flashpoint. New York is the latest state to legalize recreational marijuana. New York Magazine’s the Intelligencer breaks down the plan. And NPR’s Planet Money looks at how pot legalization has played out nationally in the last decade. There’s a growing field of apps that promise access to therapy from your smartphone. But Molly Fischer writes in New York Magazine that these companies could be selling unrealistic expectations. The Louvre has digitized its massive art collection for anyone to access for free. NPR has the story.

Today, President Biden is expected to reveal the first phase of his multitrillion-dollar infrastructure plan. The Washington Post has details of the package, and looks at the long road ahead to making it a reality. Republican congressman Matt Gaetz is reportedly under investigation over whether he had a sexual relationship with a 17-year-old girl and paid for her to travel with him. Gaetz denied the allegations to Axios and claimed in a Fox News interview that they were an attempt to thwart a separate investigation into an extortion plot against him. The Supreme Court will hear arguments today in a case that could shape the future of college sports. ESPN explains what’s at stake. For those working from home, returning to the office might mean giving up some perks. The Wall Street Journal looks at something many people will miss: naps.

As Derek Chauvin faces murder charges over the death of George Floyd, the whole trial will be streamed live, a first in Minnesota. BBC News explains how the high-profile nature of this trial has reignited a debate about the role of TV cameras in the courtroom. Transgender Americans and their families are worried about a push by Republican legislators to restrict access to school sports. NPR reports on recent state laws and Vox takes a in-depth look at the larger movement. And Masha Gessen argues in the New Yorker that the true motivation of these campaigns is to make transgender athletes invisible. The stuck container ship in the Suez Canal drew our attention to the role such vessels play in global commerce. Wired looks into why containers are falling into the sea at alarming rates. Major League Baseball’s Opening Day is Thursday. And this year, the league is on the lookout for pitchers playing dirty by smearing stuff like pine tar on baseballs to make them harder to hit. The Wall Street Journal reports on how officials are launching a CSI-style program to catch cheats.

The Suez Canal traffic jam is on its way to getting solved. Bloomberg reports on progress in moving the giant container ship. Derek Chauvin faces charges of second- and third-degree murder, as well as second-degree manslaughter. While few observers believe issues of race and justice won't shape the trial, the Washington Post explains why it’s unclear whether race will be addressed head-on in the courtroom itself. Myanmar saw its deadliest day of protests since its military took control of the government about two months ago. The Washington Post spoke with one woman in Myanmar who is the wife of a soldier and active member of the resistance. It’s the final day for Amazon workers in Bessemer, Alabama, to vote on whether to join a union. Time lays out what’s at stake. The New Yorker looks at how important and unusual this battle is. And though Republicans aren’t usually fans of union drives, Senator Marco Rubio writes an op-ed in USA Today supporting the warehouse workers. A recent email from a furniture company to hundreds of customers turned into a reply-all-pocalypse with a happy ending. The Wall Street Journal has the story.

Dredgers, tugboats, helicopters, and a legendary team of salvage experts: Bloomberg News reports on the Herculean effort to free the giant container ship stuck in the Suez Canal. Gas prices are rising and could go even higher during the summer, energy-market watchers say. The Wall Street Journal explains the factors behind the surge. Facebook is working on a version of Instagram for children under 13. The Washington Post looks into why social-media companies are focusing on younger kids. How does aging wine in outer space affect its taste? The Times of London has the results of an experiment that saw prized Bordeaux blasted into orbit.

Democrats and Republicans are in a battle to reshape voting rights in this country. CNN looks at the fight in Congress over a sweeping bill. The Guardian examines how these issues are playing out at the state level. Virginia has abolished the death penalty. The Appeal gives some context about the move and looks at changing views about capital punishment nationally. Digital artist Beeple has been selling his work as NFTs for tens of millions of dollars. The New Yorker explores what this means for the art world. There’s a new pasta shape: cascatelli. Dan Pashman, who hosts the food podcast The Sporkful, talks with NPR about his three-year mission to create it.

The experiences of multiple U.S. administrations has showed how difficult it is to manage immigration at the southern border. The Washington Post looks at approaches taken by previous presidents, and what the Biden administration is trying to do now. Today is Equal Pay Day, and soccer star Megan Rapinoe will testify in Congress about the fight for the women’s national team to get the same pay and benefits as the men’s. Sports Illustrated looks at recent developments in the legal battle and ESPN provides background. On an Instagram account highlighting Christian leaders with expensive fashion tastes, Ben Kirby taps into the question: Is it OK to get rich while preaching? The Washington Post has the story. The average price of building a home in the U.S. has gone up by $24,000 over the past year. Quartz explains that this is partly because a beetle infestation damaged millions of acres of forest in Canada, which helped drive a rise in the cost of lumber.