Rulings argue that Biden’s student loan repayment plan is too generous Two new rulings have frozen much of Biden’s newest student loan repayment plan, arguing that the plan is too generous and setting up another possible student debt reckoning before the Supreme Court. Read more on NPR

Will calling gun violence a ‘public health crisis’ change the political conversation? Surgeon General Vivek Murthy has declared gun violence a “public health crisis in America.” NPR’s Juana Summers talks with Dr. Cedric Dark, an emergency physician who treats gunshot victims. Read more on NPR

The latest on Julian Assange’s plea deal Wikileaks founder Julian Assange has reached a plea deal with the U.S. government. He’s expected to plead guilty to conspiring to obtain and disclose information related to the national defense. Read more on NPR

Is the International Community Failing Sudan? The war between two armed groups in Sudan has been going on for over a year and has engulfed much of the country. About 12 million people are internally displaced, there is a potential for famine in many parts of the country and there are again fears of genocide…

In Russia, Dagestan mourns and suspicions mount after deadly attacks Russia’s southern republic of Dagestan continues to mourn loved ones and hold funerals for the dead, as questions and conspiracy theories swirl over the weekend attack that killed 20 people. Read more on NPR

High risk of famine across Gaza as hunger spreads, experts say A new report by independent experts on famine says half a million people in Gaza are now facing starvation as the aid people depend on has dwindled. Read more on NPR