President Biden's European Trip; Australia's Biggest Dinosaur; Why Are Women Drinking So Much?

Plus, support for same-sex marriage in the U.S. has reached an all-time high.

View this email online by Korva Coleman and Jill Hudson First Up Andrew Harnik/AP Here's what we're following today. President Biden begins his 8-day diplomatic trip to Europe. It's an ambitious, eight-day journey in Europe capped with what is likely to be a tense sit-down meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Some senators want Biden to ask Putin about Havana Syndrome — a mysterious set of symptoms that first affected federal employees stationed in Cuba in 2016. Hear that story. Support for same-sex marriage in the U.S. has reached an all-time high of 70%, according to a new poll released by Gallup. Young women have closed the gender gap with men and now drink as heavily as they do, according to new federal data. They aren't just upping their drinking, researchers say. Increasingly they are "drinking to cope," instead of for pleasure — which accelerates the risk of alcohol use disorder and its health damage. Newsletter continues after sponsor message Today's Listens Marvel Studios Tom Hiddleston is arguably the biggest Marvel star to do a streaming series. Loki continues the adventures of a character who was technically killed in Avengers: Infinity War. Listen here or read Eric Deggan's review.  The adoption of flexible work arrangements during the pandemic has helped some employees for whom working from home is ideal. Will this trend continue for the post-pandemic workforce? Hear the report. America loves a good underdog sports story, no matter what sport. And that is why the James Madison University Dukes and their star pitcher, Odicci Alexander, have been the talk of the College Softball World Series. Listen to the story here. Before You Go Vlad Konstantinov and Scott Hocknull/Eromanga Natural History Museum Paleontologists have discovered Australia's largest dinosaur species ever found. Australotitan cooperensis was two stories tall and the length of a basketball court. France is sending a a special gift to the U.S. in time for Independence Day: a second Statue of Liberty. (CNN) Listen to your local NPR station. Visit NPR.org to hear live radio from Vermont Public Radio (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! You received this message because you're subscribed to Daily News emails. This email was sent by National Public Radio, Inc., 1111 North Capitol Street NE, Washington, DC 20002 Unsubscribe  |  Privacy Policy