Justice Department report finds ‘critical failures’ in response to Uvalde attack The Justice Department’s critical incident review comes more than a year and a half after the gunman killed 19 children and two teachers at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas. Read more on NPR

Up First briefing: Pakistan attacks Iran; Maine court holds Trump ballot decision Pakistan announced this morning it launched strikes against Iran in response to Iranian attacks earlier this week. A Maine court has put on hold the decision to bar Trump from the primary. Read more on NPR

Power line falls on car during Oregon ice storm, killing 3, authorities say The storm hit the northwest corner of the U.S. as much of the rest of the country coped with bitter weather that in some places put electricity supplies at risk. Read more on NPR

The RNC wants Republicans to embrace early voting. Trump’s rhetoric makes it tough Republican officials want GOP voters to embrace the habit of early voting. But the Republican Party needs its voters to overcome a stigma created by Republicans. Read more on NPR

As Gaza’s communication blackout grinds on, some fear it is imperiling lives. For days, much of the Gaza Strip has been without cell phone and Internet access. The laws of war were written well before the world wide web, but some see communication as a fundamental right. Read more on NPR

They flocked to build China’s cities. Now builders are aging with little retirement A booming migrant workforce helped propel China’s growth in the past four decades. Now those workers are approaching retirement age and straining local governments and social services. Read more on NPR

The 3 ingredients for fun: an expert’s formula for experiencing genuine delight Catherine Price, author of The Power of Fun, unpacks why it can be so difficult for adults to have fun, and how people can find ways to incorporate fun into their life. Read more on NPR