Russia hits multiple cities across Ukraine, some with hypersonic missiles Ukrainian officials say at least six people were killed in Lviv and other cities in a Russian bombardment that included advanced Kinzhal missiles, which air defenses can’t shoot down. Read more on NPR

Global declines in democracy may be slowing, Freedom House says in a new report The report, “Freedom in the World 2023,” finds that the gap between the number of countries where freedom has improved and where it has declined is at its narrowest in 17 years. Read more on NPR

There are about 3 U.S. train derailments per day. They aren’t usually major disasters The U.S. saw more than one thousand train derailments last year, but industry leaders say traveling by rail remains one of the safest methods of transportation. Read more on NPR

Chaim Topol, the Israeli actor known for Tevye of Fiddler on the Roof, has died Chaim Topol, who has died at 87, was beloved for his portrayal of Tevye, Fiddler’s long-suffering and charismatic milkman. Topol long has ranked among Israel’s most decorated actors. Read more on NPR

Girls in Texas could get birth control at federal clinics — until a dad sued Trump-appointed federal judge Matthew Kacsmaryk ruled that free birth control for teens from a federal program violates Texas law and parental rights. For now, it’s still available in other states. Read more on NPR