5 takeaways from Biden's SOTU; Russia's convoy stalled; Texas Doctors' abortion law fears come true

Plus, why Ukraine's refugees are treated differently than those from other countries [View this email online]( [NPR]( by Suzanne Nuyen First up Pool/Getty Images Here's what we're following today: In the first State of the Union Address of his presidency, Biden urged unity in standing up to Russia, outlined his plans for combating inflation and offered an optimistic look into life after the pandemic. Here are [five things to take away]( from last night's speech. A massive Russian convoy headed towards Kyiv has stalled due to [food and fuel shortages](. The 40-mile convoy hasn't made much progress since Monday. The U.S. has said it would not change its nuclear alert levels in response to Putin's orders to his nuclear forces. But some experts warn that nuclear escalation is possible, and the risk of miscalculating Russia's intentions is high. 🎧 [Listen to their warnings]( or [read the story.]( The ACLU has filed a lawsuit aimed at stopping Gov. Greg Abbott's orders to investigate parents and doctors who provide trans children with gender-affirming care. Activists say the directive [persecutes trans children and their families.]( --------------------------------------------------------------- Newsletter continues after sponsor message --------------------------------------------------------------- Today’s listens Sergio Flores/AFP via Getty Images When Texas passed its controversial restrictive abortion law, doctors worried it would make it harder for them to treat medical crises and endanger pregnant patients and their babies. These fears have been since been realized. 🎧 [Listen to one woman's scary story]( or [read it here.]( The way we talk about conflict and war can have a direct impact on the most vulnerable: refugees. The conversation around the Ukrainian refugees fleeing during Russia's invasion has been different from other countries. 🎧 [Here's why.]( --------------------------------------------------------------- Before you go Portuguese navy via AP - A large cargo ship carrying luxury cars from Germany to the U.S. has sunk nearly two weeks after [a fire broke out on board.]( The Felicity Ace lost stability and sank about 250 miles off Portugal's Azores islands. - Major League Baseball has canceled the start of its regular season scheduled for March 31 due to a [breakdown of labor negotiations]( between owners and players - Target will raise its minimum wage to as much as $24. The starting rate will [depend on the job]( the market and local wage data. - The silver inkstand sitting in front of Speaker Nancy Pelosi during the State of the Union address is considered to be the [oldest surviving artifact]( of the House of Representatives. It dates back to 1810-1820 and its origins are mysterious. - At least six legislators tested positive for COVID-19 before Biden’s address last night. All 535 members of Congress were invited but were [required to test beforehand]( regardless of vaccination status. - A global report from UNICEF and WHO says that marketing of infant formula is still "[unacceptably pervasive, misleading and aggressive]( --------------------------------------------------------------- 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]