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Politico explains the national implications of today’s election for mayor of Chicago. A new USA Today investigation raises questions about the effectiveness of Amber Alerts in locating missing children. Adidas has truckloads of unsold Kanye West sneakers and a bunch of bad options on what to do with them. The Washington Post has the story. The Atlantic writes about why you might think you’re younger than you are.

The Supreme Court will this week hear two cases that could determine the fate of Biden’s plan to forgive chunks of federal student loans. Bloomberg has a preview. NBC News explains how a train derailment and release of hazardous chemicals 40 years ago holds clues for the future of East Palestine, Ohio. Texas Monthly reports on the professor who says his product cures hiccups.

It’s one year since Russia invaded Ukraine. Millions of people have been displaced, thousands of civilians have been killed, and Putin won’t take nuclear options off the table. The New Yorker has the story — and also examines how Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s leadership changed the trajectory of the war. Ozempic, a diabetes medication, has become popular as a weight-loss drug — and now diabetes patients are struggling to find it. The Wall Street Journal breaks it all down. The Washington Post reports on how the outcome of a Texas lawsuit could block access to a key abortion drug across the country.  The horror comedy film ‘Cocaine Bear‘ is in theaters starting today. Variety explains what you should know before buying your tickets. 

The most common, persistent, and disabling long-COVID symptoms are neurological. Scientific American explains how that’s shaping the way we think about treatment. CNN hosted a town hall for residents of East Palestine, Ohio, to question officials about the area’s recent train derailment. Vox explains how renewable energy in Europe overtook electricity from natural gas in less than a year.  Americans over 50 are picking up and crushing extreme sports like never before. The Washington Post talks with older endurance athletes, surfers, weightlifters, and more to find out why.

A battle in Florida over an AP course in African American studies is now spilling over into other states. The Washington Post reports. Rail workers tell Vice that there were known issues with the train route where the recent Ohio derailment and toxic spill took place. Vox has stories of forgotten victims of the Adderall shortage. Data from the largest-ever trial of four-day workweeks shows that men who took part did a lot more child care. CNN breaks it down.

The U.S. has sent tens of billions in aid to Ukraine. USA Today reports on concerns that some of it may be landing in corrupt pockets. More earthquakes hit the Turkey-Syria border region, threatening an already-struggling recovery. Reuters reports. The Supreme Court hears two cases this week that could upend the internet as we know it. CNN explains what’s at stake. Edits to Roald Dahl’s children’s books have sparked a heated debate about language. The Washington Post has the story.

CNN reports on Biden’s surprise visit to Kyiv, and on Pentagon efforts to ramp up ammunition production for Ukraine’s military. The Hechinger Report looks at why thousands of high-paying U.S. jobs that don’t require a college degree are going unfilled. The Wall Street Journal details new research that explains what makes slow-motion ads so effective at selling luxury goods.

USA Today reports on protesters who are challenging Florida governor Ron DeSantis’s moves to ban an AP course on African American studies and gut college diversity programs. CNN has key takeaways from a Georgia grand-jury report on Trump and the 2020 election. The seven states that depend on water from the Colorado River are arguing over supply, as levels get dangerously low. The Los Angeles Times has the story. Don’t lose your credit card. Getting a new one could take months. The Washington Post explains why.

Hundreds of residents packed a gym in East Palestine, Ohio, to question officials after a train derailment and fire released toxic chemicals. Reuters is on the story. Vox tackles the question of who is responsible for buildings in Turkey being unable to stand up to the earthquakes. NBC visits one tiny Turkish city that avoided the death and destruction. The Atlantic looks at how ChatGPT and similar A.I. technology could destabilize white-collar work.  The women's field-hockey coach for the University of North Carolina is a 22-year-old who just finished playing for the team. Sports Illustrated spoke to her.

NPR reports on how residents of East Palestine, Ohio, are concerned for their health after a train derailment and fire led to a release of toxic chemicals. For some Michigan State students who lived through Monday’s mass shooting, it wasn’t the first they’d experienced. NBC is on the story. Meanwhile, a Washington Post analysis finds that more than 338,000 U.S. children have been exposed to gun violence at school since 1999. NATO says a major new Russian offensive is underway, while Ukraine wants the West to provide it with fighter jets. The Wall Street Journal has more. The Washington Post looks into the mystery of the disappearing vacation day.