Restoring the Voting Rights Act is still on this Alabama Democrat’s agenda Despite a divided Congress, Democratic Rep. Terri Sewell of Alabama is still pushing to shore up the Voting Rights Act after the U.S. Supreme Court dismantled key parts of the landmark law. Read more on NPR

Zelenskyy is set to visit the U.S. as GOP opposition to Ukraine aid grows Congressional leaders are working to pass $24 billion in additional aid to Ukraine, but rising opposition on the right is complicating its passage. Read more on NPR

An unexpected invitation from a stranger changed her life trajectory In 2013, Alie was having one of the hardest years of her life. Then she got a Facebook message from a generous stranger. Read more on NPR

These habits can cut the risk of depression in half, a new study finds New evidence shows that people who maintain a range of healthy habits, from good sleep to physical activity to strong social connections, are significantly less likely to experience depression. Read more on NPR

Australian wildfire danger causes fire ban in Sydney and closes schools Authorities have forecast the most destructive wildfire season during the approaching Southern Hemisphere summer in Australia’s populous southeast since the fires of 2019-20 that killed 33 people. Read more on NPR

UAW strike Day 5: New Friday deadline set, in latest turn in union strategy For the first time, the UAW is on strike against the Big 3 U.S. automakers at once. Workers at three plants have been called out so far, with more to follow Friday if there’s no progress on a deal. Read more…