U.S. journalist sentenced in Myanmar; coping with pandemic limbo; Taylor Swift's 'Red'

Plus, Britney Spears' hearing today could end her conservatorship. [View this email online]( [NPR]( by Suzanne Nuyen First up [U.S. journalist Danny Fenster works out of his van that he made into a home/office in Detroit in 2018. ]( Fenster family photo via AP Here's what we're following today: U.S. journalist Danny Fenster has been sentenced to 11 years in prison in Myanmar for allegedly spreading false or inflammatory information. He is [the only foreign journalist]( to be convicted of a serious crime since the army seized power in February. Scientists are just beginning to understand what causes long COVID, a series of debilitating symptoms that persist after catching the virus. Abnormalities found in the immune systems of patients could explain the syndrome, but [there's still much more to learn](. At the COP26 summit, the U.S. and China announced they have agreed to cooperate on limiting greenhouse gas emissions. The two countries are the top culprits and [account for about 40%]( of the world's carbon output. Prosecutors in Kyle Rittenhouse's homicide trial say they plan to pursue lesser charges against him. Rittenhouse is charged in the fatal shootings of two protesters in Kenosha, Wis. The request for lesser charges could mean [their case isn't as strong]( on the original charges. Evictions are rising sharply in parts of the country after the [pandemic moratorium was lifted](. Aid programs are racing to get money from Congress to those behind in rent. Britney Spears has a hearing today that could finally end her conservatorship. But the process is more complicated than simply #FreeingBritney. [Here's what we're keeping an eye out for](. A college senior from Texas has died from her injuries at Travis Scott's Astroworld festival, bringing the death toll up to nine. Hundreds more have been injured in the crowd surge and [a criminal investigation]( is in progress. --------------------------------------------------------------- Newsletter continues after sponsor message --------------------------------------------------------------- Picture show Joshua Ives Chief Petty Officer Joshua Ives retired from the Navy after 24 years of service in 2015. He sifted through more than 15,000 photographs to create [Nobel Eagle, a mixed media project]( reflecting on his time in Afghanistan. --------------------------------------------------------------- Today’s listen [Illustration of a figure walking through a desert landscape. Her feet are pixelated and walking backwards up to the ankles, then a shift in the frame renders her upper body moving forward as she looks backward over her shoulder.]( Mar Hernández for NPR Nearly half of adults in the U.S say the pandemic has made planning for the future feel impossible, according to a recent survey. Journalist and author Suleika Jaouad, who was diagnosed with cancer shortly after graduating college, knows what it's like to have your life rudely interrupted. 🎧 [Listen to her tips on how to cope]( or [read the story.]( --------------------------------------------------------------- Before you go [Tower Bridge over The River Thames and, in the distance, the secondary central business district of Canary Wharf are pictured as the sun sets in London.]( Justin Tallis/AFP via Getty Images - The Thames River is coming back to life. A century after it was declared biologically dead, it's now "[home to myriad wildlife]( as diverse as London itself." - A Maryland teacher has earned $1 million for her work helping young immigrants thrive in the U.S. UNESCO's [Global Teacher Prize]( goes to Keishia Thorpe, who emigrated from Jamaica at a young age. - A 105-year-old woman set the record and created an entirely new age bracket in the 100m dash. Julia "Hurricane" Hawkins [crossed the finish line]( in 1:02:95. - Taylor Swift's Red is at the top of the charts just hours after its rerelease. The album includes [nine songs from her vault,]( which were written for the album that previously didn't make the cut. --------------------------------------------------------------- Stream your local NPR station. Visit NPR.org to find your local station stream. --------------------------------------------------------------- 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]