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The Democratic-led Senate will kick off the impeachment trial of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas today.called for a motion to dismiss- Utah Republican Sen. Mitt Romney tells NPR’s Claudia Grisales that he would “far prefer having a debate and discussion” and that a “motion to table sets a very unfortunate constitutional precedent.” Grisales says Democrats are watching moderate Republicans like Romney closely because he’s one of their key swing votes to wrap this up as quickly as possible ahead of next week’s congressional recess.
- China offers diplomatic support and an economic lifeline to Iran as one of the only countries buying Iranian oil, NPR’s Jackie Northam tells Up First. China’s past actions, such as when it helped broker a deal to re-establish relations between Saudi Arabia and Iran, indicate the country wants to position itself as a critical player in the region. But a specialist in China studies tells Northam that Beijing likes the idea of being a great player in the region, but it doesn’t want to get involved in other countries’ domestic issues that might require difficult decisions.Â
- Some scientists have developed “super corals” that can handle heat better, NPR’s Lauren Sommer reports. They want to use these corals to restore reefs hit by climate change. But they warn that this isn’t a “get out of jail free” card, and these corals can only buy a little more time for reefs to hang on until humans can slow climate change.Â
We, the voters
As part of the We, The Voters series, NPR is bringing you stories of gun violence and its impact on communities all week.In southeastern Pennsylvania, children and teens deal with the threat of gun violence daily.- Read why Kiefer believes offering teens respect and a consistent support system is vital to addressing the root of gun violence among youth and learn about more programs that are creating safe spaces for kids to be kids.
The science of siblings
The Science of Siblings is a new series from NPR exploring the ways our siblings can influence us, from our money and our mental health all the way down to our very moleculesHow reliable is human memory?- Watch their performance and read their story here. Editor’s note: This story contains descriptions of childhood sexual abuse.
3 things to know before you go
- The University of Southern California says it will no longer have its valedictorian, Asna Tabassum, speak at commencement, citing safety concerns. Some student groups, such as the organization Trojans for Israel, have criticized Tabassum’s social media content about the Israel-Gaza war as “antisemitic bigotry.” Others denounced USC’s decision and said she should be able to speak freely.
- Are you reading this newsletter first thing in the morning, or are you a shift worker ending your day with us? A new study reveals that working nights and volatile schedules in young adulthood can leave you vulnerable to depression and poor health in middle age.
- The 2024 Olympic Games in Paris will begin in 100 days. In New York this week, Team USA hopefuls discussed their preparations.Â
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