In Washington state, pharmacists are poised to start prescribing abortion drugs They’re pioneering a new model of care that will allow for one-stop, same-day access to mifepristone, no appointment necessary. Read more on NPR

She began to panic during a double biopsy. Then she felt a comforting touch In the middle of a long and painful medical procedure, Aya McMillan started to panic. But a kind stranger did something that helped her get through it. Read more on NPR

Why the war in Ukraine is bad for climate science The invasion of Ukraine hampered collaboration with Russian climate scientists. That’s bad news for our collective ability to understand, and prepare for, a hotter planet. Read more on NPR

Much of U.S. still gripped by arctic weather as Memphis deals with broken water pipes Subfreezing conditions and treacherous roads have contributed to dozens of deaths this month across the U.S., where states as far south as Texas and Florida remain gripped by deadly arctic weather. Read more on NPR

Up First briefing: DeSantis ends presidential bid; tent shortage in Gaza Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has dropped out of the race for the Republican presidential nomination and endorsed Trump. On the southern border of Gaza, a tent shortage has added to Palesintians’ misery. Read more on NPR