Scientists can't decide how dangerous COVID is; our fragile supply chain system; who is the special master for the Mar-a-Lago case?

Plus, take a journey through Roger Federer's decorated tennis career.

View this email online by Suzanne Nuyen First up Reuters Here's what we're following today: Judge Raymond Dearie has been appointed the special master who will review documents seized during a search of Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort. Here's what we know about the long-time federal judge, who has been described by his colleagues as "unfailingly fair." The tentative deal with the rail workers union may prevent another disaster for the U.S. supply chain. But all is not well: deliveries still aren't quite back to pre-pandemic levels, and the potential rail strike only highlights how fragile the system is.  Just how dangerous is COVID now? Researchers can't come to an agreement. Some say preexisting immunity and new treatments make the virus less risky than the flu. Others maintain that it's still a serious public health issue. An communities in Iowa and online are rallying around a 17-year-old survivor of human trafficking who was convicted for killing her rapist. Pieper Lewis is required to pay the family of her abuser $150,000 due to a mandatory restitution order. People outraged by that requirement have raised more than $400,000 for her. Newsletter continues after sponsor message The demise of fact-based journalism is one of democracy’s biggest threats. NPR and NPR stations work to cover our community in a way that nobody else does. Our role of seeking the truth and holding those in power accountable is more important than it has ever been. We are only able to do this with support from our readers and listeners. Your support matters. Donate to public journalism today.   Picture show Toussaint Kluiters/AFP via Getty Images Another tennis great has retired. These photos take you through Roger Federer's storied career, which lasted more than 1,500 matches over 24 years. The Swiss tennis legend won 20 Grand Slam singles titles, including eight at Wimbledon. Today’s listen Chris Jackson/Getty Images In the seven decades of her reign, Queen Elizabeth inspired generations of musicians and songwriters of all genres. 🎧 Listen to some of the songs that mention the queen or read about them. Weekend picks The Chosunilbo JNS/Multi-Bits/Getty Images Check out what our critics are watching, reading and listening to this weekend: Movies: The Woman King mixes bloody battle scenes with discussions of leadership and chosen family to tell the story of the Agojie, a real-life group of women warriors who protected a West African kingdom in the 1820s TV: History buffs will love the familiar structure and methods of a classic Ken Burns documentary in his newest series, The U.S. and the Holocaust. Books: NPR's very own Nina Totenberg takes readers on a jaunt through her captivating life and career, as well as her friendship with Ruth Bader Ginsburg in Dinners with Ruth. Music: Girls' Generation has been around for 15 years, and the K-pop group is still making music. Their latest album, Forever 1 reminds us how the group shaped the genre as we know it. Before you go The National Toy Hall of Fame/The Strong It's a tight race this year for a spot in the National Toy Hall of Fame. Among the candidates are bingo, Nerf, Catan and the piñata. Latino viewers don't just love to stream shows. Research shows they also influence which are the most popular. Public outpouring for Queen Elizabeth has been so great that the line to pay respects to the monarch was paused this morning after it reached capacity. A self-described hacker was accidentally gifted $250,000 from Google. The company says it's trying to correct the error. Listen to your local NPR station. Visit NPR.org to hear live radio from Vermont Public (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