Biden's infrastructure bill is official; shrinking Amazonian birds; internet accessibility

Plus, a prominent Broadway costume designer is accused of sexual abuse. [View this email online]( [NPR]( by Suzanne Nuyen First up [Biden signs the infrastructure bill.]( Kenny Holston/Getty Image Here's what we're following today: Biden has signed his $1 trillion infrastructure bill into law, [a political win]( for the president. Here's a look at where money will be spent, including [roads, railways, bridges and broadband internet](. ➡️ One native community in Oregon that has been [without reliable drinking water for years]( hopes the law brings relief. William Ivey Long is a Broadway legend who has designed costumes for shows like Chicago, Hairspray and Diana: The Musical. Now, two men have [accused him of sexual abuse](. The trial for Kyle Rittenhouse, who shot and killed two protesters last year in Kenosha, Wis., has headed to the jury. The defense says he was [acting in self defense](. Prosecutors say Rittenhouse provoked the incident. Meanwhile, during another high profile trial, prosecutors rested their case against three white men charged in the killing of Ahmaud Arbery. Rev. Jesse Jackson [attended the trial,]( prompting objections from the defense. Former Trump advisor Steve Bannon surrendered himself to federal authorities yesterday. He was [indicted on two count]( failing to show up for a deposition and failing to produce documents in response to a congressional subpoena. America's warehouses are running out of space. They are completely overwhelmed by a trifecta of record-level imports, lack of workers and [a shopping spree of unprecedented proportions](. --------------------------------------------------------------- Newsletter continues after sponsor message --------------------------------------------------------------- Today’s listen [A person works on a math problem.]( Elissa Nadworny/NPR In many parts of the country, access to a strong internet connection is still a struggle, and students are among the most affected. But Biden's infrastructure bill, which includes $65 billion for improving broadband, could make a real change. 🎧 [Listen to the story]( or [read it here](. --------------------------------------------------------------- Before you go [A ringed antpipit bird.]( Majority World/Universal Images Group via Getty - Amazonian bird species are shrinking — both in number and size — due to climate change. Scientists say the change could be because [smaller birds shed heat]( more easily. - It's a happy ending for one little girl and her teddy bear. Naomi Pascal and [her beloved bear]( were reunited a year after she lost him on a hiking trail at Glacier National Park. - Raquel Coronell Uribe will be the first Latinx student newspaper president in the [Harvard Crimson's 148 year history](. Both of her parents are journalists and inspired her interest in the industry. - Trump International Hotel in D.C. is being sold and renamed. The Trump name will be [replaced by the Waldorf Astoria brand](. --------------------------------------------------------------- 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]