Here's who needs a 2nd booster; what's behind the home shortage; lynching is now a federal hate crime

Plus, Russia's invasion is devastating for Ukraine's fight against tuberculosis [View this email online]( [NPR]( by Suzanne Nuyen First up Justin Sullivan/Getty Images Here's what we're following today: People aged 50 or older and some immunocompromised people can now get a second COVID booster shot. But should you get one just because you can? The decision will [depend on your risk]( for serious illness, underlying conditions and the timing of your last dose. ➡️ BA.2, a subvariant of omicron that's even more contagious than the original, is now the [most common coronavirus strain]( in the U.S., the CDC says. After 12 decades of failed attempts, lynching is finally a federal hate crime. Under the Emmett Till Antilynching Act, perpetrators can [receive up to 30 years in prison]( when a conspiracy to commit a hate crime results in death or serious bodily injury. Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas and his wife, Ginni, are caught in the investigation into the Jan. 6 riots. Ginni Thomas sent repeated texts to then-White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows urging him to take steps to overturn the 2020 presidential election results. Legal experts say Justice Thomas should [recuse himself from any future cases]( related to the insurrection. The humanitarian crisis in Ukraine has spurred many across the world to donate their money and resources to refugees in need. It's the [perfect opportunity for scammers]( to take advantage. Here's how you can make sure your donation goes to the right people. ➡️ Stay up to date with everything happening in Ukraine with [our daily State of Ukraine podcast.]( --------------------------------------------------------------- Newsletter continues after sponsor message --------------------------------------------------------------- Today’s listen Chris Arnold/NPR The U.S. is estimated to be more than 3 million homes short of the demand from would-be homebuyers. While pandemic supply-chain issues are partially to blame, the problem goes even further back. 🎧 Listen to [how the 2008 housing-bubble collapse led to where we are today]( or [read the story.]( Tuberculosis — a serious bacterial infection of the lungs — is a big problem in Ukraine. The country has the fourth-highest incidence of the disease in Europe and one of the highest rates of multidrug-resistant TB anywhere in the world. 🎧 Listen to [how the Russian invasion has thrown Ukraine's fight against TB into turmoil]( or [read the story.]( --------------------------------------------------------------- Before you go Yana Paskova/Getty Images - A former Yale University employee pleaded guilty to a [decades-long scheme to steal millions of dollars]( of computers and iPads from the medical school. - The Foo Fighters have canceled all of their upcoming tour dates following the [death of drummer Taylor Hawkins](. It's unclear if the band will still perform at the Grammys this weekend. - Florida’s controversial “Don’t Say Gay" bill was signed into law Monday. Schoolteachers worry it might have a [chilling effect on conversations in the classroom]( and further stigmatize LGBTQ youth. - A judge has approved a settlement between Activision Blizzard and the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. The agency filed a complaint against the company alleging [severe sexual harassment]( and pregnancy discrimination. --------------------------------------------------------------- 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]