Masks are optional on some flights; lessons for COVID from the HIV battle; how Russia is hurting Ukraine's book business

Plus, what's Elon Musk up to next? [View this email online]( [NPR]( by Suzanne Nuyen First up Nam Y. Huh/AP Here's what we're following today: Several major U.S. airlines, including Delta, United and Southwest, have made wearing masks optional for travelers. The announcements came after a federal judge [ruled against]( Biden's mandatory mask mandate for travelers. Ukraine's book industry boomed after the 2013 invasion of Crimea. But Russia's latest invasion has [upended the industry](. As workers return to the office and take off their masks, experts say one thing can still be done to curb the spread of COVID-19. They say [improved ventilation]( could be a powerful tool, if companies are willing to invest in the technology. Although the coronavirus and HIV are very different, the progression of each public health crisis feels very familiar. Americans have been told that the U.S. has the tools to end both epidemics. But just as with HIV, progress will depend on [people actually using]( the life-saving tools. --------------------------------------------------------------- Newsletter continues after sponsor message --------------------------------------------------------------- Picture show Dominique Petit-Frère Inspired by Veteranas and Rucas, Djali Brown-Cepeda, a Black Indigenous Latina, created the NuevaYorkinos and BLK THEN archival projects to showcase people like herself in New York City. The photos [reframe the past]( and the narratives of Latinxs across the spectrum and the diasporic blackness in New York City. --------------------------------------------------------------- Today’s listen Jemal Countess/Getty Images The head of the World Health Organization has a blunt observation for the world: The international community is failing to give even a fraction of the attention Ukraine has gotten to other countries suffering equally devastating effects of war. He says he doesn't know if the world gives "equal attention to Black and white lives." 🎧 [Listen to his thoughts]( or [read the story](. --------------------------------------------------------------- Before you go Anthony Devlin/AFP via Getty Images - Professional soccer player Cristiano Ronaldo says his newborn son has died. He says the birth of his son's twin sister has given him strength to live with "[some hope and happiness]( - A federal judge says Georgia voters can proceed with a challenge to Marjorie Taylor Greene's reelection. The group alleges she [helped facilitate the Jan. 6 insurrection]( which would make her ineligible. - Watching the richest person on the planet try to take over one of the most influential social networks is a head-spinning experience. Here's what might happen next with [Elon Musk and Twitter](. - InfoWars has filed for bankruptcy as its owner, Alex Jones, faces several court cases tied to his [comments and conspiracies]( about the Sandy Hook school shooting. --------------------------------------------------------------- Stream your local NPR station. Visit NPR.org to find your local station stream. [Find a Station]( --------------------------------------------------------------- Enjoying this newsletter? Forward to a friend! They can [sign up here](. Looking for more great content? [Check out all of our newsletter offerings]( — including Music, Politics, Health and more! You received this message because you're subscribed to Daily News emails. This email was sent by National Public Radio, Inc., 1111 North Capitol Street NE, Washington, DC 20002 [Unsubscribe]( | [Privacy Policy]( [NPR logo]