Here’s what’s holding back Medicaid expansion in Mississippi and other Southern states More than a million people could get health care if these states would pass laws expanding Medicaid. Most residents want the expansion but entrenched politics stands in the way. Read more on NPR

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signs a bill that strikes climate change from state law Under the new law, climate change will largely disappear from state statutes. Critics say the move ignores the risks of climate change facing Florida, including rising seas, flooding and extreme heat. Read more on NPR

Taylor Swift joked that ‘jet lag is a choice.’ A sleep expert has thoughts about that Plus, six tips on how to stay alert and minimize sluggishness when traveling rapidly across multiple time zones. Read more on NPR

Justice Department says Merrick Garland can’t be held in contempt by Congress House Republicans want to hold the attorney general in contempt over the department’s refusal to hand over an audio recording of a special counsel’s interview with the president. Read more on NPR

‘Whale Fall’ centers the push-and-pull between dreams and responsibilites Elizabeth O’Connor’s spare and bracing debut novel provides a stark reckoning with what it means to be seen from the outside, both as a person and as a people. Read more on NPR

Biden and Trump agree to two debates; how outdoor time can protect kids’ eyesight Biden and Trump have agreed to two presidential debate dates that break from tradition. Spending time outdoors daily can protect children from myopia. Read more on NPR

With flyers more distracted than ever, United rolls out a rebooted safety video United Airlines is releasing a new safety video for the first time in years. The refresh comes as airlines struggle to hold the attention of passengers who are distracted by screens of their own. Read more on NPR